Men like meat, women like fruits

Men prefer meat while women are more likely to eat eggs, yogurt, fruits and vegetables, a study of eating habits of 14,000 people in 10 states found. Men also liked runny eggs and undercooked hamburgers, two foods that health experts say carry a higher chance of contamination that can make you sick. There were a few surprising exceptions, with men were much more likely to eat asparagus, brussels sprouts and peas. The survey may help health educators better target public health messages about healthy eating, researchers said.

Red-light cameras lead to fewer fatal car crashes, but they also cause more accidents with property damage, says a study by Univ. of Fla. researchers. The study of intersections in Ontario, Canada, says drivers hit the brakes more at intersections with cameras, hoping to avoid tickets. But this caused more chain-reaction crashes behind them.

More than 1 in 3 Americans age 71 or older have some form of memory loss, says a Duke Univ. study viewed as a first of its kind national estimate. The memory loss in most cases upsets the seniors’ routines, but isn’t bad enough to hurt their ability to complete daily activities. About 12% of individuals progress from cognitive impairment to dementia each year.

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