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This Just In: The Real Reason Women Talk WAY More Than Men

Keith James — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:02:36 +0000

You've probably heard that women on the average spout out some 20,000 words day (most of the girls I know can EASILY top that) and us guys roll in nowhere near that at about 7,000 words a day. But is there a biological reason why? You can thank FOXP2 (no that's not a TV channel) for your gabbiness!

Study Finds Women Injured More in Car Crashes Than Men

Shauna Wright — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:06:49 +0000

A new study finds women are more likely than men to be injured in automobile accidents, and the culprit may be safety features that are not properly proportioned for them. Researchers reviewed crash data from 1998 through 2008 and discovered that female drivers wearing seatbelts were not only hurt more often than men who wore [...]

Study Shows TV Can Hinder the Development of Children Under 2

Kathy Landin — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:24:44 +0000

Pediatricians and development experts have strongly urged parents, once again, to limit the amount of television their young children watch.

The American Academy of Pediatrics released a recommendation to all parents of children under 2 years old Tuesday. It stressed that any time spent in front of a video screen provides no educational benefits for children under age 2 and can even delay development by leaving less time for important interaction and play.

Supplements Could Be Linked to Increased Risk of Death in Women

Shauna Wright — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:11:16 +0000

Vitamins are said to be good for you. According to a new study from the University of Minnesota, however, that may not always be the case.

Researchers reviewed the cases of 38,000 women over a 19-year period and found that those who took supplements had about a 2.4 percent increased risk of death over those who didn’t, which could be related to the compounds supplements contain — compounds that can be toxic in higher amounts and have a detrimental effect on those who use them long-term.

Study Finds That Being Easily Embarrassed Is a 'Sign of Virtue'

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:25:44 +0000

People who are quick to be moderately embarrassed are more trustworthy, more generous, and more likely to be monogamous, according to a study from the University of California at Berkeley. Researchers videotaped 60 college students telling stories about an embarrassing moment – for example asking an overweight woman if she is pregnant — and then rated the speakers on [...]