Is Your (Female) Boss Making you Sick?

University of Toronto researchers report that women with female bosses are more stressed out than women whose bosses are male. And they’re more likely to have insomnia, headaches, depression, and heartburn. Is there a juicy explanation?

Nobody knows yet. But study co-author Scott Schieman, PhD, a sociologist, thinks the answer may have less to do with the interpersonal relationships between women and female bosses and more to do with where many women work—in “caring” jobs (nursing, teaching, education) that are often underfunded, underappreciated, and overscheduled.