"Study Finds Link Between Neighborhood Disorder and Higher Pregnancy Testosterone Levels"
A study published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth has found a significant relationship between neighborhood disorder and increased levels of testosterone during pregnancy. The research suggests that characteristics of neighborhoods, such as crime rates and building conditions, can influence prenatal development. The study involved 262 pregnant women in their first trimester, and the researchers found that as the level of neighborhood disorder increased, so did the concentrations of testosterone in the women's blood, particularly for those carrying male babies. However, further research is needed to understand the exact mechanisms behind this association.