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·July 23, 2019·5 min read

For anemonefish, male-to-female sex change happens first in the brain

In anemonefish, male-to-female sex changes occur first in the brain and later involves gonadal changes. The physical sex alterations can occur months or even years after the brain changes occur.

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·March 14, 2019·4 min read

More vitamin D may improve memory but too much may slow reaction time

Taking higher doses of vitamin D supplements can help improve memory and learning, but negatively impacts reaction time in postmenopausal women with a higher BMI. Researchers suggest the slowed reaction times may contribute to an increased risk of falls in older people.

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·October 26, 2018·4 min read

Why Cannabis Affects Women Differently

A new study explores the differences in cannabis use between males and females. Researchers reveal women are develop addiction to marijuana more quickly than men. The study reports females have different levels of endocannabinoids and more sensitive receptors than males in areas related to social behavior.

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·September 16, 2018·4 min read

Mixed Chemicals in Beauty Products May Harm Women’s Hormones

Researchers say parabens and other chemicals found in common cosmetic products may negatively impact a woman's hormone levels, increasing the risk for certain diseases.

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·August 15, 2018·5 min read

Immune Cells in Brain Have Surprising Influence on Sexual Behavior

According to researchers, mast cells play an important role in determining whether an animal's sexual behavior will be more typical of a male or a female as they mature. Chemically stimulating mast cells in newborn female mice resulted in them acting more like males as adults.

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·June 27, 2018·4 min read

Men with Migraine May Have Higher Estrogen Levels

A new study reveals men who experience migraines have higher levels of estrogen than men who do not suffer the debilitating headaches.

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·June 4, 2018·2 min read

Does Stabilizing Female Hormones Help Lower Suicide Risk?

Researchers have received funding to help determine if stabilizing progesterone and estradiol will help to reduce suicidality in females at risk of suicide.

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·May 30, 2018·2 min read

Hormone Therapy May Lead to Improved Cognitive Function

A new study reveals using estradiol gel in combination with oral progesterone can help to improve cognitive function in postmenopausal women.

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·June 2, 2017·4 min read

Puberty Hormones Trigger Changes in Youthful Learning

A new study demonstrates changes in cortical neurotransmission due to hormones at puberty.

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·April 25, 2017·5 min read

Estrogen Alters Memory Circuit Function in Women With Gene Variant

A new study reports estrogen fluctuations can alter brain circuit activation in women with a variant of a specific gene.

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·January 10, 2017·5 min read

Revealing The Connection Between Female Estrogen Cycle and Cocaine Addiction

According to a new study, cocaine has the most potent effects on the female brain when estrogen levels are at their highest.

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·November 17, 2016·5 min read

Women Who Have Last Baby After 35 Are Mentally Sharper in Old Age

A new study reports postmenopausal women who had their last child after the age of 35 or used hormonal contraceptives for more than 10 years tend to perform better on cognitive tests.

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For anemonefish, male-to-female sex change happens first in the brain

More vitamin D may improve memory but too much may slow reaction time

Why Cannabis Affects Women Differently

Mixed Chemicals in Beauty Products May Harm Women’s Hormones

Immune Cells in Brain Have Surprising Influence on Sexual Behavior

Men with Migraine May Have Higher Estrogen Levels

Does Stabilizing Female Hormones Help Lower Suicide Risk?

Hormone Therapy May Lead to Improved Cognitive Function

Puberty Hormones Trigger Changes in Youthful Learning

Estrogen Alters Memory Circuit Function in Women With Gene Variant

Revealing The Connection Between Female Estrogen Cycle and Cocaine Addiction

Women Who Have Last Baby After 35 Are Mentally Sharper in Old Age

Why Cannabis Can Suddenly Trigger Panic

Can an AI Ever Truly Be “Conscious” in the Eyes of Humans?

Comparing Current Appearance to Past Selves Harms Body Image

Optical Illusion Exposes Blind Spot in AI Vision

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