Posts Tagged ‘men’
Strong guys less willing to share wealth
UC SANTA BARBARA (US) — Upper body strength and socioeconomic status can predict men’s opinions on the redistribution of wealth, according to researchers. Continue…
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 11:00 - 1 Comment
Society & Culture - Apr 16, 2013 15:03 - 2 Comments
Testosterone pumps up threats for tough guys
STANFORD (US) — The higher a man’s testosterone level, the more macho he’s likely to act when his masculinity is threatened, a new study finds. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 11, 2013 15:30 - 2 Comments
Dad’s obesity may raise kid’s cancer risk
DUKE (US) — A father’s obesity is one factor that may influence his children’s health and potentially raise their risk for diseases like cancer. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 23, 2013 14:57 - 3 Comments
For gay black men, coming out can feel like failure
RUTGERS (US) — Gay black men face a unique set of challenges and pressures from family and friends when they decide to come out, research shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 17, 2012 11:50 - 0 Comments
More women drivers, but men drive more
U. MICHIGAN (US) — Women drivers now outnumber male motorists, but men still account for the majority of the driving on America’s roads, a new study shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jun 14, 2012 14:56 - 0 Comments
Diaper duty is last step in Dad evolution
U. WARWICK (UK) — ‘Modern’ fathers have been around for far longer than we think, but they have only recently started to change diapers, according to a new study. (more…)
Top Stories - Dec 6, 2011 13:21 - 16 Comments
Guys’ brains change after violent gaming
INDIANA U. (US) — After playing violent video games for one week, young adult men showed signs of sustained changes in a region of the brain associated with emotional control, a new study shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 7, 2010 13:11 - 2 Comments
Why married men behave better
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — It’s a chicken-or-egg question: Does marriage curb antisocial behavior in men, or are less antisocial men more likely to get married? New research suggests the answer is both. (more…)
Society & Culture - May 13, 2010 17:03 - 1 Comment
Academic probation hits college guys harder
OREGON (US)—Male college students, especially those who did well in high school, are much more likely than females to drop out when placed on academic probation after their first year in school. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 20, 2010 16:04 - 2 Comments
Omega-3 helps sperm get up and go
U. ILLINOIS (US)—Omega-3 fatty acids are good for more than heart health. New research shows they may have implications for treating male infertility. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 17, 2010 11:58 - 11 Comments
Men who batter think other guys do, too
U. WASHINGTON (US)—Men who engage in domestic violence consistently overestimate how common such behavior is, and the more they overestimate, the more they engage in abusing their partner. (more…)
Health & Medicine, Society & Culture - Dec 8, 2009 13:21 - 6 Comments
Fit teen boys smarter, better educated
USC (US)—Cardiovascular health in teen boys correlates to higher scores on intelligence tests, and more education and income as adults. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jun 4, 2009 16:20 - 0 Comments
Women less choosy when making first move
NORTHWESTERN (US)—Men and women may not be from two different planets after all when it comes to choosiness in mate selection, according to new research from Northwestern University. (more…)
