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Pronunciation of 's' sounds impacts perception of gender, researcher finds

(Medical Xpress)—A person's style of speech—not just the pitch of his or her voice—may help determine whether the listener perceives the speaker to be male or female, according to a University of Colorado Boulder researcher ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 04, 2013 | popularity 3.4 / 5 (8) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

Fewer than a quarter call 911 during acute heart problem

(HealthDay)—During acute coronary syndromes, fewer than one-quarter of patients call 911, according to a study published in the Jan. 1 issue of The American Journal of Cardiology.

Cardiology created Dec 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Research supports role of BMI in incident asthma in children

(HealthDay)—Overweight and obese children have a significantly increased risk of incident asthma, with evidence of a dose-response effect of elevated body mass index (BMI), according to a meta-analysis ...

Overweight and Obesity created Nov 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Children who swim start smarter

(Medical Xpress)—Children who learn how to swim at a young age are reaching many developmental milestones earlier than the norm.

Health created Nov 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Research explores relationship-building program for male same-sex couples

(Medical Xpress)—University of Cincinnati research is examining the effectiveness of a relationship education program that was created to specifically address the needs of male same-sex couples. Details on the program and ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 3

Developing brain is source of stability and instability in adolescence

The brain's "reward system," those brain circuits and structures that mediate the experience and pursuit of pleasure, figured prominently in several studies. The studies shed light on adolescents' ability to control impulsivity ...

Neuroscience created Oct 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

With problem drinking, where you live may matter

Some people living in disadvantaged neighborhoods may be at increased risk of problem drinking—though much may depend on race and gender, according to a new study in the November issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol an ...

Addiction created Oct 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Gender stereotypes and nature vs. nurture

Is gender difference a result of nature or nurture? Is neuroscience research being manipulated to support gender stereotypes? A debate at the Festival of Ideas will explore the issue later this month.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Oct 08, 2012 | popularity 1.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Does gender affect acute concussive injury in soccer players? 'No' according to this study

Many studies suggest gender-related differences in athletes' responses to sports-related concussion. Nevertheless, findings have not been unanimous, and no guidelines regarding gender-specific strategies for prevention or ...

Pediatrics created Oct 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Teens tell different tales about themselves depending on gender

During adolescence, the stories young people tell about themselves reflects their development of a personal identity and sense of self, and those autobiographical narratives vary depending on the teens' gender, according ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Gender equality influences how people choose their partners

Men and women clearly have different strategies for picking sexual partners, but the reason why differences exist is less clear. The classic explanation for these differences has been that men's and women's brains have evolved ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 05, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Why does Alzheimer's disease affect twice as many women as men?

A group of experts has developed consensus recommendations for future research directions to determine why nearly two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer's disease (AD) are women. The recommendations are published ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Sep 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Increased mortality in HIV-positive South African men versus women is unrelated to HIV/AIDS

In South Africa, HIV-infected men who are receiving treatment with anti-HIV drugs (antiretroviral therapy) are almost a third more likely to die than HIV-positive women who are receiving similar treatment: however, these ...

HIV & AIDS created Sep 04, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Women 40% less likely to die after TAVI than men

Women with severe aortic stenosis are 40% less likely to die after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) than men, reveals the latest data from the largest study to date of gender differences in outcomes after TAVI. ...

Cardiology created Aug 28, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Estrogen and female anxiety: Study suggests lower levels can lead to more mood disorders

Some women’s vulnerability to anxiety and mood disorders may be explained by their estrogen levels, according to new research by Harvard and Emory University neuroscientists presented in this month’s ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Aug 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast