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Why do babies lose their hair?
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Why do babies lose their hair?

The first weeks of a baby's life are full of big changes. But what new parents may not know why after a few months, their child's full hair has become thin and patchy or…

September 23, 2019
Women are less seduced by stressful work
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Women are less seduced by stressful work

Finding a lover is a challenge for women who take a stressful job, because their bodies produce a lot of cortisol, a substance that makes them less attractive to men.

December 18, 2018
The secret hidden in the boys
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The secret hidden in the boys

Testosterone is the most important male hormone. Men with high testosterone levels are often judged by women as both physically and mentally strong. The medical communit…

December 18, 2018
Cowardly or brave are caused by hormones
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Cowardly or brave are caused by hormones

Scientists believe that some people are born to be heroes, because their bodies have fewer hormones that make them feel more stressed than most of us.

December 18, 2018
The whole bridge is easily stressed
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The whole bridge is easily stressed

Perfectionists are more sensitive to psychosocial impacts than those who are comfortable. This reaction will lead to health hazards, the Swiss researchers said.

December 18, 2018
Finding fish also has emotional states
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Finding fish also has emotional states

Researchers have been monitoring sea breams after allowing them to get used in favorable or unfavorable environments to stimulate them to create emotional states.

December 16, 2018