There are a variety of theories about influencing the sex of a baby.

But do they have any scientific merit or are they just old wives’ tales?

Recent polls are clear. Many parents, given the chance, would love to influence the sex of their baby.

Four out of 10 say they would like to choose whether they have a boy or girl, with one in five even claiming they would pay £1,000 for the opportunity.

But why are parents so obsessed about it?

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A successful attempt to quit smoking may depend on where women are in their monthly cycle, say scientists.

Those trying before ovulation were more likely to reach for a cigarette again than those trying at other times, US scientists claimed.

Writing in the journal Addiction, the researchers said differing levels of female sex hormones were to blame.

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Restaurant giant McDonald’s is providing its UK workers with new designer uniforms, in a “mark of respect” for its staff.

The new outfits, designed by Bruce Oldfield, include a polo shirt and baseball cap, both in black and mocha.

McDonald’s said its staff did a “challenging job” serving two million people daily. The new outfits would help them “feel good” in their role.

Bruce Oldfield’s clients include Jemima Khan and Catherine Zeta Jones.

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