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Boys victims of dating violence, too
(HealthDay)—Contrary to what many people may think, teenage boys commonly suffer dating violence—including physical and emotional abuse, a new U.S. government study finds.
Jan 29, 2016
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For boys at risk of psychopathy, laughter isn't so contagious
For most people, laughter is highly contagious. It's nearly impossible to hear or see someone laughing and not feel the urge to join in. But researchers reporting in Current Biology on September 28 have new evidence to show ...
Sep 28, 2017
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Video games may help with boys' classroom struggles
Studies during the past decade have shown elementary school boys are struggling -- falling behind academically while also being diagnosed with learning disabilities and getting in trouble at school at far greater rates than ...
Aug 5, 2011
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Social media influencing young boys' body attitudes
The endless endorsement of particular body images and physical attributes on social media is influencing how young boys view themselves in the modern age, according to a new book.
Sep 30, 2019
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Gender inequality could be driving the deaths of girls under five
Levels of gender inequality across the world are associated with disproportionate death rates among girls under five years old, according to a study led by Queen Mary University of London.
Oct 30, 2018
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Excessive BMI increase during puberty identified as a new risk factor for mortality due to cardiovascular disease
Boys with a large increase in body mass index (BMI) during puberty are at increased risk of death due to cardiovascular disease later in life. There is no corresponding risk among boys overweight when younger and who have ...
Nov 9, 2016
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Children who hold 'benevolent' sexist views are also likely to possess 'hostile' ones
Children who hold seemingly positive, "benevolent" views about women are also likely to hold negative ones, a team of psychology researchers has found. Their results also show differences between boys and girls in how these ...
Apr 23, 2020
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Researchers reveal new mechanism behind more male autism
(Medical Xpress) -- New University of Otago research into two sex hormones released by the testes of male fetuses and boys may help solve the enduring mystery of why autism is much more common in boys than girls.
Aug 15, 2012
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Young men are using banned 'SARM' supplements to bulk up, with harmful results
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is once again warning consumers to avoid muscle-building "supplements" that are anything but a safe alternative to steroids.
May 2, 2023
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Detergents linked to genital defects in babies: study
Pregnant women regularly exposed to a range of detergents, solvents and pesticides have a substantially greater risk of giving birth to boys with genital deformities, according to a new French study.
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