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Being a vegetarian may be partly in your genes

Just like how some people are born with a sweet tooth or a love for spicy foods, it turns out that our genes may also influence our dietary preferences. A recent study has shown that a person’s genetic makeup can impact their ability to adhere to a vegetarian diet. This fascinating finding suggests that our […]

Published on October 4, 2023

Pregnant women offered new hope for safe and effective gestational diabetes treatment

A clinical trial into treatment for gestational diabetes, involving more than 500 pregnant women, has revealed what the lead academic has described as a significant step forward for women. The research has found benefits for both mothers and their newborn babies, and alleviated concerns over the use of the drug metformin, including less weight gain for mothers; no evidence […]

Published on October 3, 2023

Metaphors for human fertilization are evolving, study shows

Human fertilization has long been described using the metaphor of a competitive race between sperm cells and a passive egg. However, critics argue that this metaphor reinforces traditional gender stereotypes. A recent sociological study explored the use of metaphors in describing human fertilization and found that while the competitive metaphor is still widely used, a […]

Published on October 3, 2023