By Nicola Davis – The Guardian 12/12/2019 “… Baby boys born small for their gestational age have a greater chance of infertility as adults than those born at an average weight, research suggests. …” Read the entire article: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/dec/13/boys-born-underweight-more-likely-to-have-infertility-problems
Author: The Boys Initiative
HPV: WHO calls for countries to suspend vaccination of boys
By The BMJ 12/02/2019 “… The World Health Organization is calling on countries that are vaccinating boys against the human papillomavirus (HPV) to suspend these programmes until all girls who need the vaccine can get it. …” Read the entire article: https://www.bmj.com/content/367/bmj.l6765
In a world full of books for girls, a thrilling new novel boys will enjoy
By Jack Cashill – Life Site 12/09/2019 “… The Department of Education expects the trend to continue. By 2027, women are projected earn 151 college degrees for every 100 degrees earned by men. One major reason for male failure is the effete dreck boys are assigned to read in schools. …” Read the entire article: https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/in-a-world-full-of-books-for-girls-a-thrilling-new-novel-boys-will-enjoy READ MORE
No link found between caesarean section and obesity in boys
By NHS 12/09/2019 “… Previously, scientists have suggested that babies born by caesarean section might have missed out on exposure to beneficial bacteria from a vaginal birth, which might have made them more likely to grow up overweight. …” Read the entire article: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/dec/06/no-link-between-caesarian-delivery-and-obesity-research-findsobesity/no-link-found-between-caesarean-section-and-obesity-boys/
Notre Dame: Boys to be admitted to Scotland’s last all-girl state school
By Jamie McIvor – BBC 11/28/2019 “… Councillors voted unanimously to allow boys to attend Notre Dame High School in Glasgow, which has taught only girls since its opening in 1897. …” Read the entire article: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-50572913
Late Puberty Increases Fracture Risk in Men
By Kaitlyn D’Onofrio – Doc Wire News 12/11/2019 “… Boys with late pubertal timing may have a greater risk of fracture as men, according to the findings of a new study. …” Read the entire article: https://www.docwirenews.com/condition-center/orthopedicscc/orthopedics-center-picks/late-puberty-increases-fracture-risk-in-men/
Study Finds Probiotics and Prebiotics Work Differently in Girls and Boys
By Sci Tech Daily 12/11/2019 “… The paper found that probiotics and prebiotics work differently in male compared to female 28-day old piglets. The team note that the effect of these nutritional interventions can be masked if males and females were looked at all together. …” Read the entire article: https://scitechdaily.com/study-finds-probiotics-and-prebiotics-work-differently-in-girls-and-boys/
What Is Nocturnal Enuresis (Bedwetting)?
By Urology Care Foundation “… Nocturnal enuresis is common for more than 5 million children in the U.S. It is slightly more common in boys than girls. This issue can be frustrating for children, parents and health care providers. …” Read the entire article: https://www.urologyhealth.org/urologic-conditions/nocturnal-enuresis-(bedwetting)
My son stays up late on his phone and is missing school. What can I do?
By Brian Mooney – The Irish Times 11/18/2019 “… In the early teen years, boys need mentoring and support. It can help to have a strong, male role model, whether that is family or a friend. His grandfather, if he has a good relationship with him, can be invaluable in helping him successfully navigate his READ MORE
Two thirds of parents miss the signs of depression in children
By Neil Shaw – Surrey Live 11/18/2019 “… Problems at school can be a sign of depression in children and teenagers and so can problem behaviour, especially in boys. …” Read the entire article: https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/two-thirds-parents-miss-signs-17272255