monell center Archives

Not all infant formulas are alike: Differential effects on weight gain

PHILADELPHIA (December 27, 2010) — New findings from the Monell Center reveal that weight gain of formula-fed infants is influenced by the type of formula the infant is consuming. The findings have implications related to the infant’s risk for the…

Pheromones in male perspiration reduce women's tension

Scientists have found that exposure to male perspiration has marked psychological and physiological effects on women: It can brighten women’s moods, reducing tension and increasing relaxation, and also has a direct effect on the release of luteinizing hormone, which affects the length and timing of the menstrual cycle.