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Mail Online
1 week ago
OMG science

High stress during pregnancy linked to lower IQ in male children

Excessive cortisol levels in the third trimester of pregnancy may lead to lower IQ in male children. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Mental health

Everybody has a breaking point': how the climate crisis affects our brains

Prenatal stress from natural disasters like hurricanes can lead to increased risk of psychiatric conditions in children.
Cognitive neuroscientists like Yoko Nomura use real-life events as opportunities for research, such as Superstorm Sandy. [ more ]
HuffPost
2 months ago
Relationships

There Might Actually Be Some Science Behind Eldest Daughter Syndrome

Oldest daughters often feel a strong sense of responsibility for younger siblings.
University of California, Los Angeles study suggests a correlation between early maturity in first-born daughters and mothers' prenatal stress. [ more ]
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