Gang involvement associated with high-risk health behaviors for girls

Being involved in a gang poses considerable health-related risks for adolescent African American girls, including more casual sex partners and substance abuse combined with less testing for HIV and...

Marching in unison makes men feel more formidable

In the aftermath of the Aug. 9 shooting of an 18-year-old African American man by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, much of the nation's attention has been focused on how law...

Tomato-rich diet lowers prostate cancer risks

Lycopene, an antioxidant abundant in tomatoes, could reduce cancer risks for men who consume over 10 portions a week, according to a new study.

Suppression of testosterone by methadone treatment needs to be addressed in male opioid addicts

Treatment for opioid addiction tampers with the testosterone levels of male but not female opioid users, McMaster University research has shown.

Banishing stigma and educating providers on postmenopausal problems

Talking about genital, sexual, and urinary problems can be uncomfortable for postmenopausal women and their doctors.

Objectification in romantic relationships related to sexual pressure and coercion

To sexually objectify a woman is to focus on her body in terms of how it can provide sexual pleasure rather than viewing her as a complete human being with thoughts and feelings.

Study investigates how gender, sexual orientation influences orgasms

Researchers from the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction at Indiana University shed light on how gender and sexual orientation affects orgasm occurrence.

Study investigates how gender, sexual orientation influences orgasms

Researchers from the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction at Indiana University shed light on how gender and sexual orientation affects orgasm occurrence.

Could relationship history hinder your chance of a happy marriage?

A new study by researchers from the University of Denver finds that the more partners one has, the lower the chance of ending up in a happy marriage.

Merely thinking about your partner boosts mood and energy

Thinking about a current romantic partner can boost an individual's mood and give them more energy, according to a new study from Western University in Canada.

Discrimination among obese workers in China affects men more than women

New research that analyzes economic disparity among obese Chinese adults shows that there is no wage disparity for obese women in China, but there is pay inequality among obese men.

PrEP HIV prevention popular for men in intimate relationships with other men

Many HIV-negative gay or bisexual men in steady relationships with other HIV-negative men don't always use condoms out of a desire for intimacy.

The Affordable Care Act's contraceptive coverage will benefit women

Women could benefit greatly from the Affordable Care Act's mandate for contraceptive coverage, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

Most women believe that being in love improves sex

Love and commitment can make sex physically more satisfying for many women, according to a Penn State Abington sociologist.

PrEP HIV prevention popular for men in intimate relationships with other men

Many HIV-negative gay or bisexual men in steady relationships with other HIV-negative men don't always use condoms out of a desire for intimacy.

Fertility awareness-based family planning goes national

There is no guarantee that a successful pilot program introducing a health innovation can be expanded successfully to the national, regional, state or even metropolitan level because scaling up is...

Violence in adolescent boys may be fueled by neglect during childhood

Parents who physically neglect their boys may increase the risk that they will raise violent adolescents, according to Penn State sociologists.

'Missed opportunities' for HPV vaccine due to provider and parental assumptions about teen sex

Probing deeper into the complex decisions that parents and providers face regarding the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine, researchers found that though both parties appreciated the importance of...

Prevalence of herpes simplex virus type 2 decreases among pregnant women in the Pacific Northwest

In a study that included approximately 15,000 pregnant women, seroprevalence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 2 decreased substantially between 1989 and 2010 while there was no overall decrease...

Men who make virginity pledges often suffer from sexual confusion, even when married

Bragging of sexual conquests, suggestive jokes and innuendo, and sexual one-upmanship can all be a part of demonstrating one's manhood, especially for young men eager to exert their masculinity.

Men who make virginity pledges often suffer from sexual confusion, even when married

Bragging of sexual conquests, suggestive jokes and innuendo, and sexual one-upmanship can all be a part of demonstrating one's manhood, especially for young men eager to exert their masculinity.

Sexual victimization a greater risk for adults with autism

Adults with autism are at a higher risk of sexual victimization than adults without, due to lack of sex education, but with improved interventions that focus on sexual knowledge and skill building...

How do genes, gender and environment affect substance abuse?

Strong family ties can protect against a genetic susceptibility for substance abuse in men, but less so in women, according to a new study.

NICE rejection of abiraterone before chemotherapy in advanced prostate cancer

Janssen statement in response to the NICE Final Appraisal Determination (FAD) on the use of Zytiga® (abiraterone acetate) prior to chemotherapyJanssen is extremely disappointed with the...

Drug for bone marrow disease 'restores hair in patients with alopecia areata'

A drug called ruxolitinib restored hair in patients with alopecia areata - an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss - according to the early results of a clinical trial.

HPV vaccine could 'close the gap' on Indigenous health

In the most comprehensive assessment of its type, UNSW Australia-led research has found that in just four years, the HPV vaccine has resulted in a dramatic drop in genital warts in young Australians...

Parents' lifestyle affects offsprings' health, even before conception

Researchers from the University of Adelaide suggest a child's health does not start from scratch; it may be predisposed by parents' lifestyle factors prior to conception.

Anal sex between young men and women often seems coercive and painful

Anal sex between young men and women often seems coercive and painful, suggests research published in the online journal BMJ Open.

Urinating in sitting position beneficial for men with enlarged prostate

Men with benign prostate hypertrophy, a condition in which the prostate is enlarged are shown to urinate better in sitting position compared to standing.

Researchers mutate VRC01 antibody to boost potential of passive immunization against HIV

Scientists are pursuing injections or intravenous infusions of broadly neutralizing HIV antibodies (bNAbs) as a strategy for preventing HIV infection.

Potential method for treating male infertility

Queen's University researcher Richard Oko and his co-investigators have come up with a promising method of treating male infertility using a synthetic version of the sperm-originated protein known as...

Male aggression: testosterone increases brain's threat response

Focusing on brain areas involved in threat processing and aggressive behavior, researchers have found a neural circuit in the brain where testosterone influences male aggression.

Target identified for rare inherited neurological disease in men

Researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified the mechanism by which a rare, inherited neurodegenerative disease causes often crippling muscle weakness in men...

Fetal exposure to lead linked to obesity in mice

When we think of ill effects from lead exposure various neurologic problems usually come to mind.

Lawyers, parents largely absent during questioning of juvenile suspects, according to police videos

Even when not under arrest, juvenile suspects being interrogated for a crime may be strikingly unaware of their constitutional rights and confess without legal counsel or even a parent present...

What drives cybersex addiction among female internet pornography users?

Women who visit Internet pornography sites are at risk of developing cybersex addiction.

Study sheds light on the impact of the UK's welfare-to-work schemes

Do the UK government's welfare-to-work training schemes improve the happiness and well-being of its unemployed citizens?

Routine prostate cancer screening 'reduces deaths but leads to overdiagnosis'

Long-term results of a major European study reveal that prostate cancer screening reduces deaths by more than 20%, but researchers say it is still too soon for routine screening.

New recommendations for post-treatment care of prostate cancer survivors

Many of the more than 2.5 million men in the U.S. who have received treatment for prostate cancer deal with the often disabling side effects of surgery and radiation and hormonal therapies.

Study explains why some brain tumors are more common in men

Researchers find that a protein linked to reduced cancer risk is less active in male brain cells, potentially explaining why certain brain tumors are more common in men than women.

Which factors influence gender disparities in cognition?

Cognitive disparities between men and women can be reduced by improving living conditions and educational opportunities, argues a new study.

Research finds more young men are obese than previously thought

Deakin University research has revealed that more young Australian men are likely to be obese than previously estimated.

Breast cancer risk increased by recent use of some oral contraceptives

Use of birth control pills is widely associated with increased breast cancer risk. But a new study finds this increased risk is dependent on pill formulation and past-year usage.