
Mother's Diet Influences Infant Sex: High Energy Intake Linked To Conception Of Sons
New research provides the
first evidence that a
child's sex is associated
with the mother's diet. A
new study shows a clear link
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How Big Is Your Brain? Its Size May Protect You From Memory Loss
From autopsies, researchers
have long known that some
people die with sharp minds
and perfect memories, but
their brains riddled with
the plaques and tangles of
... > full story

Just Like Penguins And Other Primates, People Trade Sex For Resources
Female penguins mate with
males who bring them pebbles
to build egg nests.
Hummingbirds mate to gain
access to the most
... > full story

Biological Link Between Pain And Fatigue Discovered
A recent study reveals a
biological link between pain
and fatigue and may help
explain why more women than
men are diagnosed with
chronic pain and fatigue
... > full story
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Taking The Sex Out Of Sexual Health Screening
May 10, 2008 Young women would accept age-based screening for the sexually transmitted infection chlamydia, but would want this test to be offered to everyone, rather than to people "singled out" according to ... > full story -
Young People Are Intentionally Drinking And Taking Drugs For Better Sex, European Survey Finds
May 9, 2008 Teenagers and young adults across Europe drink and take drugs as part of deliberate sexual strategies. A third of 16-35 year old males and a quarter of females surveyed are drinking alcohol to ... > full story -
Racial Discrimination Has Different Mental Health Effects On Asians, Study Shows
May 9, 2008 The first national study of Asians living in the United States shows that for some individuals, strong ties to their ethnicity can guard against the negative effects of racism. For others, strong ... > full story -
Sizing Up Teen Snacking
May 9, 2008 The effect of snacking on teenagers' dietary intakes of recommended nutrients and MyPyramid food groups has been examined, and the findings are both positive and negative. After analyzing the eating ... > full story -
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It Might Be True That 'Men Marry Their Mothers'
May 7, 2008 Whether a young man's mother earned a college degree and whether she worked outside the home while he was growing up seems to have an effect years later when he considers his ideal wife, according to ... > full story -
Estimated 750,000 Problem Gamblers Among America's Youth
May 7, 2008 Gambling activity is widespread among US adolescents and young adults ages 14 through 21, according to a new study. Results of the first national survey of its kind show problem gambling -- described ... > full story -
Pregnant Women Face Hostile Behavior When Applying For Jobs, New Study Shows
May 6, 2008 Pregnant women may still face judgment and obstacles to getting jobs. The studies found that the women who asked about job opportunities when wearing a pregnancy prosthesis were faced with ... > full story -
Alcoholism Is Not Just A 'Man's Disease' Anymore
May 5, 2008 A new examination of data on similarly aged groups, compared across decades, has found substantial increases in drinking and alcohol dependence among women. Increases were particularly notable among ... > full story -
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Alzheimer's Disease Risks Gender Specific: Women With Depression, Men With Stroke
May 2, 2008 The risks of developing Alzheimer's disease differ between the sexes, with stroke in men, and depression in women, critical factors, suggests research published ahead of print in the Journal of ... > full story -
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Short Sleep Duration Linked To Obesity, Consistently and Worldwide
May 2, 2008 Cross-sectional studies from around the world show a consistent increased risk of obesity among short sleepers in children and adults. This study showed a consistent pattern of increased odds of ... > full story
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