Researchers dispute surmise that chronic brain damage is prevalent among NFL players

A study published online in Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach provides a different take on previous information regarding the prevalence of chronic brain damage in retired NFL players.

Fertility treatment outcomes 'dependent on sperm quality, not age of donor'

Many sperm banks do not accept donations from older men. But new research suggests outcomes of fertility treatment are dependent on sperm quality rather than the age of the donor.

Fitness and health of socially deprived men boosted by street football

Research carried out by the Copenhagen Centre for Team Sport and Health in Denmark shows that street football (soccer) improves fitness and multiple health markers in homeless men.

What is discouraging HIV testing among at-risk populations?

In line with National HIV Testing Day on Friday, June 27th, we look at the signs and symptoms of the virus and discuss why many people are discouraged from being tested for HIV.

Men who have sex with men may underestimate their HIV risk and miss out on preventive PrEP

Men who have sex with men (MSM) have a disproportionately high risk of acquiring HIV, and unprotected sex between men accounts for most new HIV diagnoses in the U.S.

Men who have sex with men may underestimate their HIV risk and miss out on preventive PrEP

Men who have sex with men (MSM) have a disproportionately high risk of acquiring HIV, and unprotected sex between men accounts for most new HIV diagnoses in the U.S.

One in five people with heart conditions stop having sex, UK survey

Sex is impossible for a fifth of people with heart conditions, according to new statistics released by the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

Alcohol use disorders, sexual behavior analyzed among South African men

In a study of South African men who drink alcohol in informal drinking environments or "shebeens," researchers from The Miriam Hospital have found a high prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) that...

Alcohol use disorders, sexual behavior analyzed among South African men

In a study of South African men who drink alcohol in informal drinking environments or "shebeens," researchers from The Miriam Hospital have found a high prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) that...

Bisexual men face unique challenges to their sexual health

New Study Published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine Takes an In-Depth Look at the Sexual and Social Experiences of Men Who Have Sex With Men and Women (MSMW)Bisexual men have...

Bisexual men face unique challenges to their sexual health

New Study Published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine Takes an In-Depth Look at the Sexual and Social Experiences of Men Who Have Sex With Men and Women (MSMW)Bisexual men have...

Arthritis drug helps hairless man grow full head of hair

Using an arthritis drug, doctors have restored hair growth in a 25-year-old man left bare of body hair from the uncommon disease alopecia universalis.

Gardasil® approved in Europe for the prevention of anal cancer

Sanofi Pasteur MSD has announced that the European Commission has granted marketing authorisation for the use of Gardasil for the prevention of anal precancerous lesions and anal cancers causally...

Female hormones may play a key role in the obesity epidemic

An imbalance of female sex hormones among men in Western nations may be contributing to high levels of male obesity, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.

Men who eat processed red meat at higher risk of heart failure, death

Men who eat moderate amounts of processed red meat may have an increased risk of incidence and death from heart failure, according to a study in Circulation: Heart Failure, an American Heart...

Men with hypertension and type 2 diabetes benefit from recreational football

Football training produces significant changes in body composition and glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes patients, and effectively lowers blood pressure in men with high blood pressure.

Paternal age influences rate of evolution

The offspring of chimpanzees inherit 90% of new mutations from their father, and just 10% from their mother, a finding which demonstrates how mutation differs between humans and our closest living...

Recession associated with over 10,000 suicides across Europe and North America between 2008 and 2010

The recent recession can be linked with over 10,000 suicides across Europe and North America between 2008 and 2010, according to research by the University of Oxford and the London School of Hygiene...

Does finding a sex partner via phone app increase STI risk?

New study investigates whether there is a higher risk of infection when finding a sexual partner using a smartphone app, compared with online dating sites or meeting in person.

Herpes virus originated in chimpanzees, jumping into humans 1.6 million years ago

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified the evolutionary origins of human herpes simplex virus (HSV) -1 and -2, reporting that the former infected...

Does finding a sex partner via phone app increase STI risk?

New study investigates whether there is a higher risk of infection when finding a sexual partner using a smartphone app, compared with online dating sites or meeting in person.

The Lancet: Sexual violence in conflict

The Lancet has published a special collection of commentary and essays from leading sexual violence researchers - including Claudia Garcia-Moreno, of the World Health Organisation in Switzerland...

Forensic examinations for sexual abuse improved by telehealth

Researchers at UC Davis and other facilities have shown that telehealth consultations for clinicians at rural hospitals improve their ability to provide forensic examinations for sexual abuse.

Cell phone in trouser pocket may reduce sperm quality

Men who carry cell phones in their trouser pocket could be reducing their fertility through exposure to radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation, according to research review.

Male fertility tests don't measure the right things

A comprehensive review by South Australian scientists proposes that the profile of routine tests for male infertility needs to be expanded to ensure all possible causes are covered - including...

Male fertility may be affected by mobile phones

Men who keep a mobile phone in their trouser pocket could be inadvertently damaging their chances of becoming a father, according to a new study led by the University of Exeter.

What matters most about contraception differs between women and health care providers

When women are choosing a contraceptive, health care providers should be aware that the things they want to discuss may differ from what women want to hear, according to a survey published in the...

Statins associated with modestly lower physical activity in older men

Older men who were prescribed statins (the cholesterol-lowering medications associated with muscle pain, fatigue and weakness) engaged in modestly lower physical activityBackgroundPhysical...

Casualties reduced among young male drivers due to tougher penalties

A new study out of Western University (London, Canada) has found a significant decline in speeding-related fatalities and injuries among young men in Ontario since the province's tough extreme...

After an argument with dad find friendly ears to talk it out

With Father's Day in mind, SF State's Jeff Cookston has some advice for creating better harmony with dad.

Suicide is leading cause of death for men 35-49 in the UK

The latest suicide figures from the Office for National Statistics, for 2012, confirm a high risk of suicide in middle-aged men.

Beneficial effects on heart function, muscle strength and bone mineralization of football for untrained 70-year-old men

Research carried out by the Copenhagen Centre for Team Sport and Health in Denmark shows that untrained elderly men get markedly fitter and healthier as a result of playing football (soccer).

Prostate cancer diagnosis may be more accurate with semen test

Study shows a number of small molecules called microRNAs present in seminal fluid were surprisingly accurate in detecting prostate cancer and may have biomarker potential.

Cannabis affects sperm size and shape in young men

Young men who use cannabis may be putting their fertility at risk by inadvertently affecting the size and shape of their sperm according to research just published.

Sustained cessation of sperm production not achieved by hormonal male contraception via testosterone in mouse model

It appears that "The Pill" for men will have to wait a while longer. A new research report published in the June 2014 issue of The FASEB Journal involving mice, shows that a previously developed male...

Sustained cessation of sperm production not achieved by hormonal male contraception via testosterone in mouse model

It appears that "The Pill" for men will have to wait a while longer. A new research report published in the June 2014 issue of The FASEB Journal involving mice, shows that a previously developed male...

New genetic cause of male reproductive birth defects identified

Baylor College of Medicine scientists defined a previously unrecognized genetic cause for two types of birth defects found in newborn boys, described in a report published in the journal Nature...

For some, screening for colorectal cancer should continue well past age 75

Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is cost-effective in elderly patients and should continue well past age 75 for those who have not already been screened, according to an article being published in...

Breast Cancer Care launches information pack for men with breast cancer

A dedicated information pack for men diagnosed with breast cancer is available from the Breast Cancer Care website.

Previous contraception education and moral attitudes influence women's contraceptive use

Nearly half of all pregnancies in the United States are unintended, and unplanned pregnancies are associated with poorer health and lower rates of educational and economic achievement for women and...