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‘Gaydar’ automatic and more accurate for women’s faces, psychologists find
(University of Washington) After seeing faces for less than a blink of an eye, college students have accuracy greater than mere chance in judging others' sexual orientation. Their "gaydar" persisted even when they saw the photos upside-down, and gay versus straight judgments were more accurate for women's faces than for ...
Brigham and Women’s doctors research new treatments for severe asthma
(Brigham and Women's Hospital) Chronic asthma sufferers may have new hope for relief due to two new research studies that are getting underway at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH). Researchers from BWH's Asthma Research Center are exploring whether two new therapies will relieve asthma symptoms.
Women’s scientific achievements often overlooked and undervalued
Los Angeles, CA (May 8, 2012) A new study from Social Studies of Science (published by SAGE) reveals that when men chair committees that select scientific awards recipients, males win the awards more than 95% of the time. This new study also reports that while in the past ...
Ariz. governor signs bill banning public funding of Planned Parenthood; Appeals court bar Texas from cutting the group from the Women’s Health Program
Supporters of the Arizona bill said the law was needed to keep money from indirectly funding abortions. In the Texas case, the panel of federal appeals judges said Texas must continue funding Planned Parenthood until a lower court decides the case.
Women’s scientific achievements often overlooked and undervalued
(SAGE Publications) A new study from Social Studies of Science (published by SAGE) reveals that when men chair committees that select scientific awards recipients, males win the awards more than 95 percent of the time. This new study also reports that while in the past two decades women have begun ...
Teva announces new data from women’s health franchise
Teva Women's Health today announced new data from the Company's expanding women's health franchise will be featured at the 60th Annual Clinical Meeting of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) in San Diego, California, May 5-9, 2012.
Vanity and fashion trends affect women’s health
Fashion trends and concerns about appearance could be having a detrimental effect on the health and fitness of our nation's women according to a new survey commissioned by Cancer Research UK's Race for Life, in partnership with Tesco.
Brigham and Women’s Hospital expert joins national patient safety summit
(Brigham and Women's Hospital) At a time when patient safety has become a key driver for focusing national attention on health care quality, Dr. David Bates work has not only shown the magnitude of the problem, but also provided a blueprint to help solve it. Today, Dr. Bates, will join ...
Stress May Be Tougher on Women’s Hearts Than Men’s: Study
TUESDAY, April 24 (HealthDay News) -- Heart blood flow increases in men when they experience mental stress, but does not change in women, a small new study suggests. The finding may explain why women are more likely than men to have heart trouble when they suffer emotional distress, the ...
Basketball Legend Pat Summitt Leaving as Tennessee Women’s Coach
By Jenifer Goodwin HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, April 19 (HealthDay News) -- Less than one year after revealing that she had been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, celebrated women's basketball coach Pat Summitt is stepping aside as head coach of the University of Tennessee ...
Texas asks feds to fund Women’s Health Program through October
Texas is asking the federal government to continue funding its Women's Health Program for five more months - through October - to give the state time to take over the program.