 Female Information - November 20, 2008
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Research suggests a woman's body may kill off weaker fetuses during times of stress. It is known that fewer boys tend to be born during tough times, such as natural disasters. Male fetuses and embryos are weaker than females and less likely to survive to birth; it is not known why this is |
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A Japanese nurse took stress relief to the extreme by using a form of torture on her patients. The 32-year-old Kyoto resident was sentenced to three years and eight months in jail on Monday for tearing off patients' nails to alleviate her stress, reports Reuters |
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A Thai prostitute was spared a caning penalty after doctors told authorities that "he" had actually become a "she". Mongkon Pusuwan, accused of dealing drugs, was previously identified in a passport as a male. However, a doctor confirmed for the Thai court that Pusuwan had undergone a sex change operation and was officially a female |
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New research shows that fecal incontinence is prevalent among U.S. women, especially those in older age groups, those who have had numerous babies, women whose deliveries were assisted by forceps or vacuum devices, and those who have had a hysterectomy. The study also sheds light on the medical condition that has many American women remaining silent about this disease |
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The world's first over-the-counter home fertility test for men is being released by scientists at Birmingham University. To conduct the test the man produces a sample, then sets the device and within an hour will find out whether he has enough sperm to fertilize a female egg, according to BBC news |
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