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Science News for May 12, 2000


Hopkins research shows nature, not nurture, determines gender

Two Hopkins studies confirm prenatal exposure to normal male hormones dictates male gender identity in genetically male children born with cloacal exstrophy. Most reassigned as females later reassign themselves back to males, exhibiting strong male behaviors and attitudes.

SourceJohns Hopkins Medicine·DateMay 12, 2000

Alternative therapy at state expense: Study looks at Medicaid coverage of nonconventional care for children

A new study from Michigan Medicine found that three-quarters of US states cover alternative therapies like chiropractic care and hypnosis for low-income children through Medicaid. The study suggests that more research is needed on the quality of care and outcomes of these treatments, particularly when combined with conventional medicine.

SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·DateMay 12, 2000