Prostate cancer can be categorized into five different types

For the first time, scientists have discovered prostate cancer can be categorized into five different types, each with its own genetic fingerprint.

Chlamydia screening 'easier and cheaper' with new DNA smartphone test

A new smartphone DNA test could offer a simpler and cheaper - though equally as accurate - alternative to current chlamydia screening techniques, according to a new study.

Improvement in the quality of VMMC made possible through the continuous quality improvement approach

The continuous quality improvement approach was introduced on a pilot basis to 30 sites across UgandaThe continuous quality improvement (CQI) approach was introduced on a pilot basis to 30 sites...

Improvement in the quality of VMMC made possible through the continuous quality improvement approach

The continuous quality improvement approach was introduced on a pilot basis to 30 sites across UgandaThe continuous quality improvement (CQI) approach was introduced on a pilot basis to 30 sites...

Breast cancer survivors who experience pain during intercourse may benefit from lidocaine

Dyspareunia, or painful sexual intercourse, is a common side effect of breast cancer treatment due to low estrogenScientists at Oregon Health & Science University report that breast cancer...

Report documents unmet need for expanded family planning services at CHCs

As part of a unique survey of nearly 2,000 women of childbearing age who receive health care at the nation's community health centers, 90 percent reported that they were not actively seeking to...

NUS team discovers novel way of protecting male reproductive cells and hails new approach to address

Study demonstrated a potential avenue to protect male germ cells against heat stress by applying an external source of hydrogen sulphideA team of researchers from the National University of...

New study looks at sexual risk-taking for women on vacation

A study investigating women's perceptions and motivations toward sexual risk-taking on vacation suggests that the US may be lagging behind when it comes to sexual health education.

Large rise in suicide among male patients in mental health care

There has been a 29% rise in suicide since 2006 among men under the care of mental health services in the UK, a report by The University of Manchester's National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide...

Stanford researchers link HIV susceptibility to little-understood immune cell class

High diversity among certain cells that help fight viruses and tumors is strongly associated with the likelihood of subsequent infection by HIV, Stanford University School of Medicine researchers...

New dads put on weight, while childless men lose weight

Men put on an additional weight of 3.5-4.5 lb on average after becoming a father, finds a new study published in the American Journal of Men's Health.

HIV treatment has social and socioeconomic benefits, as well as improved health: Study

New research shows that HIV treatment for illicit drug users improves their social and socioeconomic wellbeing as well as their health.

Study finds PrEP use feasible among high-risk groups in US community settings

A majority of men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW) at high risk for HIV infection took anti-HIV medication for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), most of the time, in a...

One night of sleep loss can alter clock genes in your tissues

Swedish researchers at Uppsala University and the Karolinska Institute have found that genes that control the biological clocks in cells throughout the body are altered after losing a single night of...

Transgender children do not have hormone imbalance, study finds

Researchers conducting a prospective study of transgender youth have discovered that transgender youth have hormone levels consistent with their birth-assigned genders.

What is a good looking penis?

In a new study, women considered the position and shape of the urethral opening to be the least important aspects of a penis' appearance.

What is a good looking penis?

In a new study, women considered the position and shape of the urethral opening to be the least important aspects of a penis' appearance.

Fatherhood makes men fat

Men gain weight after first child, raising risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes 'Fatherhood effect' is average weight gain of 3.5 to 4.

HIV control through treatment durably prevents heterosexual transmission of virus

NIH-funded trial proves suppressive antiretroviral therapy for HIV-infected people effective in protecting uninfected partnersAntiretroviral treatment that consistently suppresses HIV is highly...

HPTN 067 demonstrates high-risk populations adhere well to daily PrEP regimen

Results from HPTN 067, a Phase II, randomized, open-label study, demonstrate most study participants had higher coverage of sex events and better adherence when they were assigned to the daily dosing...

New Pap smear schedule led to fewer chlamydia tests, new U-M study suggests

But adding reminder in clinic computers ensures young women get both recommended health screens at the right timeIt's a tale of two tests: one for early signs of cervical cancer, the other for a...

HPTN 052 demonstrates sustained benefit of early antiretroviral therapy

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV infection provides lasting protection against the sexual transmission of the virus from infected men and women to their HIV-uninfected sexual partners...

UTMB study finds that testosterone therapy is not linked with blood clot disorders in veins

A new study from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston of more than 30,000 commercially insured men is the first large comparative analysis to show that there is no link between...

Exercise may reverse age-related bone loss in middle-aged men

Weight-lifting and jumping exercises improved bone density, could decrease osteoporosis riskThe bone mass of the whole body, lumbar spine and hip bone significantly increased among men who...

Cancer spread molecule discovered in prostate cancer

Drugs that inhibit the newly identified cancer molecule are already in early trials, raising the prospect of new avenues against prostate cancer.

Localized prostate cancer: treatment strategies 'have improved'

The management of prostate cancer has changed over recent years, moving toward more conservative treatment of lower-risk cases instead of going straight to more aggressive options.

Improved sperm diagnostic test may pinpoint best fertility treatment for couples

A Wayne State University School of Medicine professor, in collaboration with researchers at CReAte Fertility Center, University of Toronto, Harvard University and Georgia Reagents University, has...

Neutralizing antibodies investigated for HIV vaccine

Two studies published this month explore the importance of neutralizing antibodies for HIV/Aids vaccine. Researchers focus on superinfected and cell-to-cell transmission.

Genetic differences may help explain inconsistent effectiveness of anti-HIV drug

Study reveals likely differences in processing among individuals, areas of the bodyResearch with human tissue and cells suggests that genetic variations, in addition to failure to comply with...

New recommendations address the diagnosis and management of testosterone deficiency

An expert panel convened by the International Society for Sexual Medicine has developed a detailed "Process of Care" for the diagnosis and management of testosterone deficiency in men.

CWRU researchers link prenatal cocaine exposure to adolescents engaging in sex by age 15

Since 1994, researchers at Case Western Reserve University have studied mothers--some who used cocaine while pregnant and others who did not--to understand how the drug affected their children's...

Researchers identify gene responsible for some cases of male infertility

In about one-sixth of the cases of male infertility, men do not make any measurable levels of sperm, a condition called azoospermia.

New recommendations address the diagnosis and management of testosterone deficiency

An expert panel convened by the International Society for Sexual Medicine has developed a detailed "Process of Care" for the diagnosis and management of testosterone deficiency in men.

Researcher finds men strip for self-esteem boost

A new study from the University of Colorado Denver finds that male exotic dancers, or strippers, remain committed to stripping because it enhances their self-concept.

Brawling badgers age faster

Research reveals the strain of living with competitive males; males age faster than females due to brawling in early adulthoodMale badgers that spend their youth fighting tend to age more quickly...

Sensor chip could lead to more accurate prostate cancer diagnoses

Researchers have developed a new tool for diagnosing prostate cancer that could be more reliable and efficient than current methods utilizing antibodies.

How do sexuality and gender affect friendships?

Purportedly the 'most inclusive ever study of friendship,' new research finds that different groups have slightly different investments in the types of friendships they have.

Affordable Care Act results in dramatic drop in out-of-pocket prices for prescription contraceptives

Annual savings estimated at approximately $1.4 billion per year for birth control pillsAverage out-of-pocket spending for oral contraceptive pills and the intrauterine device (IUD), the two most...

Illicit drug use may affect sexual function in men

In a study of 1159 males who illicitly used amphetamines, half of participants said drug use had no impact on their sexual functions, while the other half reported impacts such as reduced erectile...

Why don't men live as long as women?

A new USC-led study reveals that vulnerability to heart disease is the biggest culprit behind a surge in higher death rates for men vs.

Latent HIV cells only 'wake up' once a week after antiretroviral therapy, study finds

A new study finds that following antiretroviral therapy for HIV, latent HIV cells only awake once a week, rather than the four to five times a week previously suggested.

Testosterone therapy: the hormone debate rages on

In this Spotlight, we examine the debate surrounding testosterone therapy for aging-related hypogonadism, looking at the arguments for and against its use.

Brain activity predicts promiscuity and problem drinking

Brain areas weigh in on risk vs. rewardA pair of brain-imaging studies suggest researchers may be able to predict how likely young adults are to develop problem drinking or engage in risky sexual...

Men with 'low testosterone' have higher rates of depression

Researchers at the George Washington University (GW), led by Michael S. Irwig, M.D.

Penn team identifies gene responsible for some cases of male infertility

In the most severe form of male infertility, men do not make any measurable levels of sperm.

WHO: Cuba is first country to eliminate mother-to-child HIV and syphilis

Following a regional initiative to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis, Cuba becomes the first country to receive WHO validation for reaching the goal.

Obese adolescent women 'more likely to have unsafe sex'

Obese adolescent women were found less likely to use contraception than their peers with healthy weights, with those that did use contraception less likely to use it consistently.