Teen girls love men with deep voices, while young girls feel intimatedSeptember 15th, 2009 LONDON - Teenage girls find men with deeper voices more attractive, while younger girls find them intimidating and prefer those with low-pitched voices, according to new research from St Andrews University. While younger girls felt lower-pitched voices reminded them of scary characters like Darth Vader, older girls preferred deep voices like that of American singer Barry White.
Mohammed is third most popular name for boys in UKSeptember 9th, 2009 LONDON - A survey has revealed that the Muslim name Mohammed is the third most popular name for baby boys in the UK. According to experts, the number of babies being named Mohammed shows the huge growth in the UK's Muslim population, and name has also been predicted to reach number 1 within two years, reports the Sun.
Brit girls aspire to become teachers, vets, boys pop stars, footballersSeptember 5th, 2009 LONDON - A new UK study has shown that while boys aspire to take up a job that would catapult them to limelight, girls are likely to wish for more caring roles. The survey involving 2,000 adults, showed that majority of the men admitted that they dreamt of playing professional football as a boy.
1 in 3 teenage girls in UK has suffered sexual abuse by their boyfriendsSeptember 1st, 2009 LONDON - One in three girls in their teens has been a victim of sexual abuse at the hands of a boyfriend, while one in four has suffered violence in a relationship, according to an in-depth study. Conducted by the NSPCC and Bristol University, the survey of 1,353 teenage girls and boys questioned across the UK, found that 90 percent of girls in the age group of 13-17 had been in an intimate relationship.
1 in 4 Brit boys struggle to write their own name by age 5July 30th, 2009 LONDON - A new report by the Department for Children, Schools and Families in Britain claims a huge gender gap between the abilities of children, with the girls dominating. The study was conducted on five year olds to record their learning abilities last year.
Blind man gets vision back following tooth implantation in his eyeJuly 5th, 2009 LONDON - A man who lost his eyesight in an accident at work can now see again, thanks to doctors who transplanted his tooth in his eye. Martin Jones, 42, a builder, had been blind for 12 years after a tub of white-hot aluminium exploded in his face while working at a scrapyard.
Attitudes to girls in schools have not changed since the 1960sJune 9th, 2009 LONDON - Even though women these days are more likely to go to university, a study led by the Equality and Human Rights Commission in Britain has found that gender attitudes in schools have not changed since the 1960s. The equalities watchdog says that girls are still far more likely to be encouraged to do hairdressing, catering and childcare courses, while boys go on to do mechanics and plumbing.
Nice girls more likely to be good in studiesJune 8th, 2009 LONDON - Girls perform better than boys at school because they are nicer, says a study. For the study, researchers at Haifa University in Israel examined 52 students aged 14 and 15 to identify the link between achievement and personality.
Second-born kids really are more rebelliousApril 30th, 2009 LONDON - A new research has confirmed what many parents long suspected: Second-born kids are more likely to be rebellious in later life than their more conservative older siblings. According to scientists, who published their study in the journal Child Development, firstborn children are likely to conform while younger siblings are prone to more independent personalities, reports The Telegraph.
Brit girls believe that they are loosing their freedomApril 6th, 2009 LONDON - A majority of Brit girls believe that they are loosing their freedom, as their parents are "too protective". In a survey conducted by Girlguiding UK, almost half girls aged 10 to 18 said that they faced too many restrictions.
Hot climates make for more baby girls, colder boysApril 1st, 2009 LONDON - If you and your husband want a baby boy, then go live in the hills, suggests a new study. A research has found that women living in cooler climates are more likely to give birth to boys than those in the tropics.
Net, TV encouraging teens to behave like 'porn stars'March 30th, 2009 LONDON - Teens are budding thinking it is okay to ape porn stars after viewing explicit content on the Internet, TV or mobile phones, reveals a new UK study. According to the shocking figures revealed on Channel 4's The Sex Education Show Vs Pornography, exposure to pornography was encouraging youngsters to imitate what they see.
Children unhappy with looks face psychological consequencesMarch 19th, 2009 LONDON - Satisfaction with one's looks is vital for a positive self-image. And children and young people having a negative body image can have a number of serious psychological consequences.
Girls are better off at single-sex schoolsMarch 18th, 2009 LONDON - When it comes to academic performance, girls studying in single sex schools are better off than their co-ed counterparts, according to a study. The analysis of the GCSE scores of more than 700,000 girls taught in the state sector revealed that those at girls' schools consistently made more progress than those in co-ed secondaries.
Winehouse says no to junk foodDecember 31st, 2008 LONDON - British singer Amy Winehouse is trying to avoid junk food but still can't resist sugary snacks. According to contactmusic.com, Winehouse has sweet tooth and has been often photographed indulging in sweets.
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