Zytiga® (abiraterone acetate) survival data in chemotherapy-naïve men with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) revealed

Data from the final analysis of the Phase 3 study COU-AA-302 have shown that Zytiga® (abiraterone acetate) plus low dose prednisolone significantly prolongs overall survival (OS) with a median...

Obese teenage boys could be paid 18 percent less once they enter job market

Men who are already obese as teenagers could grow up to earn up to 18 percent less than their peers of normal weight.

HPV vaccine rates not linked to knowledge about it

A study finds neither increased parental nor adolescent knowledge about HPV or the vaccine resulted in higher rates of vaccination and questions usefulness of awareness campaigns.

Healthy lifestyle choices may dramatically reduce risk of heart attack in men

Following a healthy lifestyle, including maintaining a healthy weight and diet, exercise, not smoking and moderating alcohol intake, could prevent four out of five coronary events in men, according...

Extra stress in same-sex couples may raise risk of domestic abuse

Domestic violence occurs at least as frequently, and likely even more so, between same-sex couples compared to opposite-sex couples, according to a review of literature by Northwestern Medicine&reg...

USPSTF publishes two new recommendations on preventing sexually transmitted infections

USPSTF recommends counseling to reduce risky sexual behavior among teens and adults at risk for STIsThe U.S.

Teen sex and LGBT issues: It's what doctors say and how they say it

When doctors speak to teens about sex and LGBT issues, only about 3 percent of them are doing so in a way that encourages LGBT teens to discuss their sexuality, and Purdue University researchers...

Moffitt Cancer Center study finds few physicians are recommending HPV vaccination for boys

Research from Moffitt Cancer Center shows family physicians and pediatricians are not always recommending vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) for young male patients.

New report calls for dignity and rights in family planning programmes for women living with HIV in Cameroon, Nigeria and Zambia

As world leaders gather for a special UN session[i] on 22 September to assess progress made to achieve universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights, a new report highlights ongoing...

Global team finds new genetic variants that raise risk of prostate cancer

A large international meta-analysis that pooled data on over 87,000 men reveals 23 new genetic variants that raise risk of prostate cancer by 3-6 times the average.

Blood test could identify when cancer treatment has become detrimental

Some treatments for prostate cancer, while initially effective at controlling the disease, not only stop working over time but actually start driving tumour growth, a major new study shows.

When walking and cognitive delays occur together in boys, muscular dystrophy could be the culprit

The timing of a toddler's first steps is an important developmental milestone, but a slight delay in walking is typically not a cause of concern by itself.

People with psychopathic traits tread a fine line between fantasy and reality

New research indicates that people with psychopathic traits have a preference for nonromantic sexual fantasies with anonymous and uncommitted partners.

Improved access to female-controlled contraception is needed to help women experiencing intimate partner violence

Access to female-controlled contraceptive methods must be improved in order to help women and girls to counteract any risks to their reproductive health caused by intimate partner violence and...

Men who improve their fitness levels can hold off development of hypertension

A man's cardiorespiratory fitness can drastically delay the natural, age-associated increase of his blood pressure over his adult life span.

Reducing campus rape through web-based intervention

Web-based training targeted at college-aged men is an effective tool for reducing the number of sexual assaults on U.S.

Reducing campus rape through web-based intervention

Web-based training targeted at college-aged men is an effective tool for reducing the number of sexual assaults on U.S.

Specific baldness pattern linked with increased prostate cancer risk

Evidence suggests that prostate cancer and male pattern baldness are connected by increased levels of male sex hormones. Now, a specific pattern is linked to increased cancer risk.

UK Ministers urged to investigate prison rape

The government was yesterday (Monday 15 September) urged to take the problem of prison rape more seriously as figures suggested that hundreds of prisoners may have been sexually abused behind bars.

A meta-analysis of 3 types of peer norms and their relation with adolescent sexual behavior

Researchers at Utrecht University and the New York State Psychiatric Institute collaborated on a meta-analysis of research on adolescent sexual behavior.

Study suggests 'happy wife, happy life' maxim is true

A link has been found between husband's marital quality and wife's satisfaction in the marriage; if a wife reports low marital quality, the husband also has lower marital quality.

Genetic testing can identify men at six-fold increased risk of prostate cancer

Scientists can now explain a third of the inherited risk of prostate cancer, after a major international study identified 23 new genetic variants associated with increased risk of the disease.

The effect of stress on men's lives

Older men who lead high-stress lives, either from chronic everyday hassles or because of a series of significant life events, are likely to die earlier than the average for their peers, new research...

Groundbreaking study reveals best positions for sex for men who have back pain

Contrary to popular belief, spooning is not always the best sex position for those with a bad back, according to new research from the University of Waterloo.

Males' access to the morning after pill was limited by nearly three-quarters of pharmacies

Male shoppers in search of emergency contraception do not always have an easy time making these purchases and may be turned away at their local pharmacies.

Groundbreaking study reveals best positions for sex for men who have back pain

Contrary to popular belief, spooning is not always the best sex position for those with a bad back, according to new research from the University of Waterloo.

Truancy, failing tests linked to more sex, less condom use in teenage girls

What do skipping school, failing tests and engaging in risky sexual behavior have in common?

Spirituality decreases likelihood of experimenting with drugs and alcohol by youths

Young people who regularly attend religious services and describe themselves as religious are less likely to experiment with drugs and alcohol, according to a new study.

Race and ethnicity important when evaluating risk of fat around the heart

A man's likelihood of accumulating fat around his heart - an important indicator of heart disease risk - may be better determined if doctors consider his race and ethnicity, as well as where on his...

Enzalutamide significantly reduces morbidities associated with bone metastases in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

Enzalutamide (XTANDI™) reduces the risk of skeletal-related events compared with placebo, as well as reducing pain and increasing quality of life in men with metastatic castration-resistant...

High rates of recreational drug use among HIV-positive gay and bisexual men in the UK strongly linked with condomless sex

New research published in The Lancet HIV shows that polydrug use is common among HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM) [1] and is strongly linked to sex without a condom (condomless sex).

HPV vaccination program in Australia leads to 61 percent fall in female genital warts

GPs in Australia are managing 61 per cent less cases of genital warts among young women since the introduction of the national human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program, a new study from the...

Rare stem cells identified in testis hold potential for infertility treatments

Rare stem cells in testis that produce a biomarker protein called PAX7 help give rise to new sperm cells - and may hold a key to restoring fertility, research by scientists at UT Southwestern Medical...

College women at triple the risk of sexual assault if they have been sexually assaulted in the past

Disturbing news for women on college campuses: a new study from the University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions (RIA) indicates that female college students who are victims of sexual...

The growth of boys during foetal development and early life may be disrupted by exposure to certain phenols in the womb

A research consortium bringing together teams from Inserm, the Nancy and Poitiers University Hospitals, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, Atlanta, USA), and coordinated by the...

Global analysis of neutrophil responses to Neisseria gonorrhoeae reveals a self-propagating inflammatory program

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

New method for non-invasive prostate cancer screening

Cancer screening is a critical approach for preventing cancer deaths because cases caught early are often more treatable.

40% of women with severe mental illness are victims of rape or attempted rape

Women with severe mental illness are up to five times more likely than the general population to be victims of sexual assault and two to three times more likely to suffer domestic violence, reveals...

Nocturia less likely in men who exercise

Men who are physically active are at lower risk of nocturia (waking up at night to urinate), according to a study led by a Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine researcher.

Prostate cancer: should PSA screening be routine?

In 2012, the USPSTF made a recommendation against routine PSA testing for prostate cancer - a move met with criticism. We look at the evidence for and against such testing.

Semi-soft vaginal drug-delivery suppository could limit spread of HIV, AIDS

A unique method for delivering compounds that could positively impact the global battle against HIV and AIDS may be possible, thanks to researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.