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Do Men and Women Respond Differently to Heat?
By Joie M Gahum | Feb 27, 2017 07:00 AM ESTSweating is the process wherein heat is released from the body to avoid overheating. It has been a common perception that men tend to sweat more than women, but in this recent study, the belief is finally put to rest.
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Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus? Differences Come Down To The Cellular Level
By Minnow Blythe | Feb 10, 2017 09:28 AM ESTHow different are men and women from each other when it comes to susceptibility to health problems?
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Advil Makes Men More Emotional
By Christine Hsu | Aug 04, 2014 04:54 PM EDTWant your man to show you more love? Slip him a painkiller. New research reveals that taking pain relievers can actually make men more emotional.
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Protein Linked to HIgher Brain Tumor Risk in Men
By Christine Hsu | Aug 01, 2014 06:33 PM EDTMen are twice as likely to develop brain tumors because an anti-cancer protein is significantly less active in male brains.
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Differences Found Between Female, Male Gut Bacteria
By Christine Hsu | Jul 29, 2014 07:02 PM EDTNew research reveals that male and female gut microbes react differently to diet. The study revealed that this sex difference exists even when the diets are the same.
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Different Ranks Disrupt Cooperation Among Women
By Christine Hsu | Mar 03, 2014 07:05 PM ESTPrevious studies show that men are more competitive and women are more cooperative. However, the latest study reveals that hierarchy may complicate this picture. New research reveals that women of different social or professional "ranks" show less cooperation than men of different ranks.
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"Love Hormone" Makes Women Friendlier, Men More Competitive
By Christine Hsu | Feb 12, 2014 02:45 PM ESTThe "love hormone" doesn't always produce loving behavior. New research reveals that oxytocin, also known as the "cuddle hormone" affects men and women differently.
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Men Have More Trouble Remembering
By Christine Hsu | Jan 23, 2014 03:32 PM ESTMen really do forget more than women, according to a new study.
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Younger Women More Likely to Die From Heart Attacks
By Christine Hsu | Dec 11, 2013 03:07 PM ESTYounger women ages 55 or below are more likely to be have and die of heart attacks compared to men or the same age group.
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Why Women Have a Harder Time Breathing During Exercise
By Christine Hsu | Nov 07, 2013 09:37 PM ESTWomen experience greater shortness of breath than men during exercise because their breathing muscles show greater electrical activation.
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Binge Eating Hurts Men More Than Women
By Christine Hsu | Sep 18, 2013 08:00 PM EDTBinge eating is more harmful for men, a new study suggests.
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Female Smokers More Likely to Suffer Deadly Bleeding Strokes
By Christine Hsu | Aug 22, 2013 04:08 PM EDTPrevious research reveals that smoking may cause similar stroke risks for men and women. However, a new study reveals that female smokers may be at a greater risk for a more deadly and uncommon type of stroke.
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Autism Affects Men and Women Differently
By Christine Hsu | Aug 09, 2013 11:12 AM EDTAutism affects men and women differently, new research suggests.
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Women Want Upper Class Men and Men Want Lower Class Women, Infidelity Survey
By Christine Hsu | Jul 10, 2013 01:24 PM EDTWhen it comes to having an affair, working class women want an upper class man, whereas men want a working class woman.
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Could Estrogen Fight Chronic Stress in Men?
By Christine Hsu | Jul 09, 2013 04:28 PM EDTThe hormone estrogen is the reason why females respond better to stress, a new animal study suggests.
