Sex differentiation in the brain occurs prior to hormonal influence, study finds
Every cell in our body has a sex. But most research so far has focused on our gonads—ovaries or testes—and not on the early development of the brain.
May 7, 2025
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Polycyclic Compounds: News and Research on Androstenols
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Women are overtaking men in the most extreme sports events, study shows
Much of the work devoted to exploring potential sex-specific differences in exercise or sports performance has been derived from laboratory-based studies. While these studies are typically well-controlled and guide an understanding ...
Apr 29, 2025
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Chronic jet lag disrupts metabolism differently in male and female mice, study finds
Jet lag is one of the worst parts of long-distance traveling or shift work—it makes us tired and cranky, and also plays havoc with our metabolism (and therefore our weight). Now, new research on mice suggests that the way ...
Mar 20, 2025
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Effects of PTSD on body vary by culture, study of Turkana warriors suggests
According to the World Health Organization, about 3.9% of the world's population has had post-traumatic stress disorder at some point during their lives. That number is higher in the United States, at about 6%.
Feb 28, 2025
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Testosterone recovery linked to overall survival in high-risk prostate cancer
Serum testosterone (T) recovery to normal levels is associated with a significant improvement in overall survival in patients with high-risk prostate cancer receiving radiotherapy and long-term androgen deprivation therapy ...
Feb 18, 2025
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Testosterone increases damage following a heart attack, study reveals
Testosterone worsens the damage caused by a heart attack by increasing the number of white blood cells released from the bone marrow. This is shown in a study by the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. The findings may have ...
Feb 6, 2025
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Why do women have more trouble after knee injuries? Model explains estrogen's role
A computer model of the cellular environment inside the knee developed by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers sheds light on why women tend to have worse outcomes after knee injuries than men. Their findings, published ...
Feb 5, 2025
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Study confirms link between mental health and psychological resilience in older women post-hip fracture
New research to identify factors associated with improved outcomes for older adults recovering from hip fractures found a connection with mental health and psychological resilience. Published in The Journals of Gerontology: ...
Jan 30, 2025
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Transmasculine individuals face insurance barriers for gender-affirming care
A study by researchers from the CUNY Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health (CUNY ISPH) at CUNY SPH suggests that transmasculine individuals in the U.S. continue to face challenges in accessing and paying ...
Jan 23, 2025
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What your finger length might predict about your drinking habits
People whose ring finger is longer than their index digit tend to drink more alcohol, new research shows. But why is this so?
Dec 5, 2024
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