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Nobel Scientist's Claim Examined: Do Women Actually Cry More?
By Elizabeth Goldbaum published
Studies show women do cry more than men — though not, as Tim Hunt claimed, because they can't take criticism, but because of various biological, social and environmental factors.
Hormones For Transgender Transition Can Cause Severe Acne
By Rachael Rettner published
Transgender people who take testosterone as part of a transition from female to male can sometimes experience severe acne as a side effect of the treatment, according to a new report.
Pausing Puberty with Hormone Blockers May Help Transgender Kids
By Christopher Wanjek published
Going through puberty is hard for transgender kids, but hormone blockers can delay puberty while both the youth and the parents decide the best path forward.
Men Take More 'Idiotic Risks,' Study Finds
By Bahar Gholipour published
In a tongue-in-cheek research article, researchers examine the gender make-up of the receivers of a Darwin Award over 20 years.
Working Moms Regaining Favor in US, Study Finds
By Stephanie Pappas published
After a decade without progress toward greater egalitarian gender roles, Americans have become more welcoming of working women.
Brain Gains: Women Getting Smarter Faster Than Men
By Tia Ghose published
Improved education and living conditions have narrowed the gender gap in math but have made women much better at certain memory tasks, new research suggests.
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