Month: December 2023

Study: International scientists believe lack of women in physics tied to personal preference, but viewpoint ignores gender norms

Fewer women pursue careers in physics than biology, and scientists from around the world believe these differences come down to personal preferences, according to a new study of international scientists. The study’s researchers warn that merely chalking this imbalance up to individual choice may diminish the push for gender equality in the sciences. Read Full […]

Published on December 9, 2023

Having a C-section is related to difficulties with conceiving

Women who delivered their previous pregnancy by C-section spent a longer time trying to conceive their next pregnancy. Additionally, women who spent a longer time trying to conceive their current pregnancy were more likely to deliver by C-section. The authors concluded that differences in time spent trying to conceive are unlikely to be due to […]

Published on December 9, 2023

New Test Evaluates Your Risk for Dementia and Stroke

According to a recent poll, the disease Americans fear most is Alzheimer’s, and now you can take a short test to evaluate your risk. A new tool called the Brain Care Score, or BCS, can help assess your chance of having a stroke or developing dementia. According to CNN, a new… Read Full Article (External […]

Published on December 8, 2023