Insertable ring could prevent HIV in women

Scientists from Northwestern University have developed a new intravaginal ring that they say could help prevent women from being infected with HIV. The device is easily inserted and remains in place for 28 days, delivering a measured amount of the anti-retroviral tenofovir directly to the site of transmission. HIV affects an estimated 34 million people around the world. In 2011, 2...

Study, "Sexual assault resource availability on Texas higher education campuses"

While research consistently estimates that one in every four women in higher education will experience rape or attempted rape during their college careers, limited proactive approaches to address the issue are found on Texas college campuses, according to the Crime Victims' Institute at Sam Houston State University...

What is the male menopause?

Is the male menopause myth or reality? When men reach their late forties to early fifties, some may experience a reduction in libido (sex drive), erectile dysfunction, weight gain, fatigue, depression, and other emotional symptoms which bear some similarities to the female menopause. However, the female menopause is completely different...

Low testosterone in men linked to CVD risk

Men with low testosterone levels may be at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study review published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Testosterone is a male sex hormone, important for maintaining sperm production, sex drive and bone health...

Men with type 1 diabetes are better at blood sugar control than women, large European study suggests

Men with type 1 diabetes appear to be better at blood sugar control than women, but there is no significant difference in blood sugar control between boys and girls. These are the findings of new research presented at this week's annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Barcelona, Spain...

Nanoparticle lung vaccine protects against HIV, herpes

Scientists have created a type of nanoparticle that they say can effectively deliver vaccines to the lungs, protecting against numerous infectious diseases. This is according to a study published in Science Translational Medicine...

Stronger sexual impulses make men cheat, study shows

A study suggests that men are more likely to cheat than women, not because they have weaker self-control, but because they have stronger sexual impulses...

Possible epigenetic sources of chronic aggressive behavior in boys

Chronic aggressive behaviour exhibited by some boys from disadvantaged families may be due to epigenetic changes during pregnancy and early childhood. This is highlighted by two studies conducted by a team led by Richard E. Tremblay, professor emeritus at the University of Montreal and Moshe Szyf, professor at McGill University, published in the journal PLOS ONE...

Develop after-sex contraceptive pill for routine use, urge researchers - political opposition biggest hurdle

A contraceptive pill that could be routinely used after, rather than before, sex and fertilisation is probably scientifically feasible and would probably be welcomed by many women, say researchers in the Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care...

News from the Journal of AIDS, Oct. issue

Early changes of AIDS-related lymphoma; new approaches to promote circumcision to reduce HIV risk; updates on HIV lifetime costs of care and quality of life estimates JAIDS: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes announced its research article highlights from the October issue now available on the journal website. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer Health...

Microsphere treatment reverses suppression of immunity and circumvents antibiotic resistance in gonorrhea

A new gonorrhea treatment, based on an anti-cancer therapy developed by a Buffalo startup company, has successfully eliminated gonococcal infection from female mice and prevented reinfection, according to research published by University at Buffalo scientists in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. Through TherapyX Inc...

Lack of social services and resources available for young gay black men

Physical, sexual and emotional abuse among young gay black men is a pervasive problem, yet there remains a lack of social services and resources available to help them, a Michigan State University scholar argues in a new study...

Exploring certain aspects of the phenomena of rape in war in eastern DRC

Rape in war cannot be addressed in isolation. It is deeply embedded in both the local context and that of global proportions. This is one of the conclusions made in a doctoral thesis about eastern Democratic Republic of Congo presented at Uppsala University, Sweden...

Unusual combination therapy shows promise for preventing prostate cancer, UPCI researchers find

Combining a compound from broccoli with an antimalarial drug prevents prostate cancer in mice, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) researchers discovered. The National Cancer Institute-funded research will be published in the Oct. 1 issue of the journal Cancer Research...

Novel vaccine reduces shedding of genital herpes virus

Sexually transmitted infection researchers potentially have reached a milestone in vaccine treatment for genital herpes, according to a report presented at the Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy in Denver, Colo., on Sept. 12. Kenneth H. Fife, M.D...

What is Gynecomastia? What are man boobs?

Gynecomastia, informally known as "man boobs", is a common condition in men and boys. The breasts swell and become abnormally large. Gynecomastia is more common in newborn males, boys during puberty, and older men. In the vast majority of cases, gynecomastia is not a serious problem. However, it may be psychologically difficult to cope with...

Menopause for men: estrogen affects middle-aged males

Researchers have discovered that, just as women go through menopause due to a dramatic decrease in estrogen production, middle-aged men undergo estrogen-related changes in body composition and sexual function. The study, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, was conducted by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)...

Menopause for men: estrogen affects middle-aged males

Researchers have discovered that, just as women go through menopause due to a dramatic decrease in estrogen production, middle-aged men undergo estrogen-related changes in body composition and sexual function. The study, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, was conducted by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)...

Study finds men are more likely to develop physical illness than women

Men were more likely to develop a physical illness than women during a 10-year period studied by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital. Having a mental illness increases the risk of developing a physical illness by 10 times in both men and women, the study found. However, women with mental illness tend to develop a physical illness a year earlier than men, according to the study by Dr...

Dads with smaller testicles are better fathers, study shows

Men who have smaller testes are more likely be better dads to their toddlers, according to a study published in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences...

Pornography reinforces sexist attitudes among a subgroup of heterosexuals

Pornography has long held a controversial place in society, and its relationship with a number of behaviors and attitudes has been highly debated...

Florida coastal seaweed could help the body fend off cancers and inflammatory diseases

A new defense against prostate cancer, the most common cancer in men in the United States, may come from a seaweed found off the coast of Florida. University of Florida pharmacy researchers have screened various seaweeds with cancer-preventive potential and identified one that shows particular promise...

Chlamydia and gonorrhoea infections linked to pregnancy complications

Becoming infected with chlamydia or gonorrhoea in the lead-up to, or during, pregnancy, increases the risk of complications, such as stillbirth or unplanned premature birth, indicates research published online in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections...

Stressful life events significantly raise the risk of falls in older men

A study of around 5,000 older men has shown that stressful life events such as death of a loved one, or serious financial problems, significantly raised the risk of falls in the year following the incident. The research is published online in the journal Age and Ageing. Dr Howard A...

Roll-out of community voluntary male circumcision is linked to reduced HIV infection levels

Roll-out of voluntary male circumcision services into the community of Orange Farm, South Africa is linked to substantial reductions in HIV infection levels, according to a study published in this week's PLOS Medicine...

Physical activity decreases sudden cardiac death risk in unfit men

Dr Laukkanen said: "Sudden cardiac death (SCD) accounts for approximately 50% of deaths from coronary heart disease. SCD typically occurs shortly after the onset of symptoms, leaving little time for effective medical interventions, and most cases occur outside hospital with few or no early warning signs...

What is NuvaRing (vaginal ring)? How to use NuvaRing

The NuvaRing is a hormonal contraceptive device for women. The device is a flexible plastic ring which is placed into the vagina. The NuvaRing releases the hormones progestin and estrogen into the body, which prevents the ovaries from producing mature eggs. A NuvaRing is typically worn for three weeks, after which it should be removed - to allow menstruation...

Men 11 centimeters taller now than 100 years ago

It may come as no surprise that we are taller than our ancestors, but a recent study published in the journal Oxford Economic Papers reveals that the average height for males has increased in the last century by 11 centimeters - nearly 4.5 inches. Professor Timothy J...