Young women who experience dating violence face economic barriers

Dating violence in adolescence not only takes a physical and emotional toll on young women, it also leads to less education and lower earnings later in life, according to a first-of-its-kind study led by a Michigan State University researcher...

Changing attitudes among young footballers towards gay teammates

Young footballers on the verge of becoming professionals are now much more likely to be supportive of gay teammates than a decade ago, according to new research from sociologists at the universities of Kent and Winchester...

Lifestyle factors could be the reason an important molecular chaperone protein is absent in infertile men

Scientists studying male infertility have found lifestyle factors such as smoking and high fat diets could be the reason an important molecular chaperone protein is absent in infertile men. Male factor infertility is a growing health issue with 1 in 20 Australian men classified infertile and very little knowledge behind what is causing such a high prevalence in our society...

High coffee intake may help against prostate cancer

Consuming four or more cups of coffee a day could reduce the risk of prostate cancer recurrence and disease progression, according to a study published in the journal Cancer Causes and Control. Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle analyzed 1,001 prostate cancer survivors from a population-based study, aged between 35 and 74 years of age...

Risky sex among bisexual African-American men reduced by new intervention

A culturally tailored HIV prevention program developed and tested by investigators at UCLA and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science has been shown to significantly reduce unprotected sex among bisexual black men. The innovative approach, called Men of African American Legacy Empowering Self, or MAALES, is described in an article in the peer-reviewed journal AIDS...

Errors and distractibility increased by music preferences of teen drivers

Teens listening to their preferred music while driving commit a greater number of errors and miscalculations, according to a new study from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers. It will be published in the October issue of Accident Analysis and Prevention...

Hormones and microbes may cooperate with each other to protect males against autoimmune diseases

Females can mount more powerful immune responses than males, but the flip side of this enhanced protection against infections is a greater risk for autoimmune disorders...

Female smokers at higher risk for hemorrhagic stroke

The advice that "smoking is bad for you" may be old news, but the American Heart Association has released a new study in their journal Stroke, which reveals women are more susceptible to certain stroke-related risks that result from smoking. For the study, researchers analyzed data from over 80 studies worldwide from 1966 to 2013...

What is a vasectomy (male sterilisation)?

A vasectomy (male sterilization) is a form of contraception that involves surgically cutting or blocking the tubes that transport sperm from the testicles to the penis. When men undergo a vasectomy their sperm can no longer reach the semen, as a result any semen that is ejaculated during sex does not contain sperm - which is needed to fertilize a woman's egg...

Risky sex among bisexual African-American men reduced by new intervention

A culturally tailored HIV prevention program developed and tested by investigators at UCLA and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science has been shown to significantly reduce unprotected sex among bisexual black men. The innovative approach, called Men of African American Legacy Empowering Self, or MAALES, is described in an article in the peer-reviewed journal AIDS...

Men with diet-induced erectile dysfunction may benefit from hitting the gym

Obesity continues to plague the U.S. and now extends to much of the rest of the world. One probable reason for this growing health problem is more people worldwide eating the so-called Western diet, which contains high levels of saturated fat, omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (the type of fat found in vegetable oil), and added sugar...

Melanoma: 'much higher death risk in men'

Melanoma - the most deadly form of skin cancer - affects men more than women, according to research from Cancer Research UK in partnership with the University of Leeds. Risk factors for the cancer include overexposure to UV from the sun or sunbeds, having pale skin with a lot of moles, and a family history of the disease, say the researchers...

High cholesterol riskier for middle-aged men than women

High cholesterol levels are much more risky for middle-aged men than middle-aged women when it comes to having a first heart attack, a new study of more than 40,000 Norwegian men and women has shown...

What is urethritis? What causes urethritis?

Urethritis is the inflammation and swelling of the urethra - the narrow tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body...

Hypnotic relaxation therapy improves sexual health for postmenopausal women with hot flashes

Hypnotic relaxation therapy improves sexual health in postmenopausal women who have moderate to severe hot flashes, according to Baylor University researchers who presented their findings at the American Psychological Association's recent annual meeting...

Prevention strategies the focus of first animal model for sexual transmission of HIV

Infection by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), a debilitating disorder in which progressive weakening of the immune system makes affected individuals more susceptible to potentially life-threatening infections and chronic diseases...

Research 'backs watchful waiting' in prostate cancer

Prostate cancer researchers publishing in the Cancer Research journal argue for more watchful waiting to manage the disease, rather than moving straight to aggressive treatment or surgery. "Radical prostatectomy or radiation therapy, the usual treatments for prostate cancer, can have negative side-effects such as impotence and incontinence," the lead researcher said...

Contracting sexually transmitted infections in adolescence may increase risk of HIV infection

According to a new study from the American Journal of Public Health, individuals who contract sexually transmitted infections during their teen years have a greater HIV risk into young adulthood. Furthermore, the greater the number of STIs contracted during their teen years, the greater the risk of subsequent HIV...

Low-grade prostate cancers may not become aggressive with time - adds support for "watch and wait" approach

Prostate cancer aggressiveness may be established when the tumor is formed and not alter with time, according to a study published in Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research...

Male youths who are beer-drinkers binge-drink more frequently

Just under a third of young Swiss men prefer beer when they drink alcohol, taking in at least two thirds of their alcohol consumption in the form of the beverage. Far fewer (around five percent) prefer wine...

Colposcopy at sexual health clinics improves cancer screening rates

Women who had a colposcopy at a sexual health clinic that provided extra support and counselling were 34 per cent more likely to undergo the cancer screening procedure compared to women who were referred to a hospital or doctor's office, according to a new study by Women's College Hospital's Dr. Sheila Dunn...

Standardizing Guidelines for Penile Cancer Treatment

Penile cancer is rare, with an average of 1,200 new cases per year in the United States, but it can be debilitating and lethal. Without evidenced-based treatment approaches, outcomes have varied widely. Philippe E. Spiess, M.D...

Frozen sperm as good as fresh for IVF treatment

A recent study published in PLOS ONE finds that frozen sperm retrieved via testicular biopsy is as good as fresh sperm in leading to a successful pregnancy through IVF. The finding should make it easier to organize IVF procedures and increase options for infertile couples. IVF (in vitro fertilization) is a technique that helps couples with fertility problems to have a baby...

An evidence-based response to intimate partner violence - WHO guidelines

In June 2013, the World Health Organization (WHO) published Responding to Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence Against Women, providing evidence-based recommendations to guide clinicians. "This guidance is important because a clinician may be the first professional contact for persons exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV)," write Gene Feder, M.B., B.S., M.D., F.R.C.G.P...

One in Three U.S. Youths Report Being Victims of Dating Violence

About one in three American youths age 14-20 say they've been of victims of dating violence and almost one in three acknowledge they've committed violence toward a date, according to new research presented at the American Psychological Association's 121st Annual Convention. "Adolescent dating violence is common among young people...

Extensively-drug resistant gonorrhoea invading Australian cities: a matter of when, not if

The inevitable arrival of extensively-drug resistant (XDR) gonorrhoea in Australian cities is the focus of a session on day two of the Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases (ASID) Gram Negative 'Superbugs' Meeting on the Gold Coast...

Longer life-expectancy found in male Holocaust survivors

Compared with those who did not have to endure it, men who survived the Holocaust have a longer life expectancy, according to researchers from the University of Haifa in Israel and Leiden University in the Netherlands. The study, recently published in PLOS ONE, is the first of its kind to analyze the entire Jewish Polish population that fled to Israel before and after World War II...

Friendships reduce risky sexual behaviors in homeless youth

Homeless young women may be at greater risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) than homeless young men because of the structure of their social groups and friendships, according to new research from UC San Francisco. The findings underscore how the social networks of homeless youth can be highly influential, affecting their participation in risky and protective behaviors...

Both parents experience highs and lows in sexuality after childbirth

Partners of new mothers often experience shifts in sexuality, and these shifts are often unrelated to biological or medical factors pertaining to childbirth. The findings, which are published in a recent issue of The Journal of Sexual Medicine, expand current understanding of postpartum sexuality, and may help health professionals as they counsel new parents...