Tuesday, July 14, 2009

sexual health

Condoms May Reduce Herpes Risk

Unprotected skin may still transmit virus, but disease odds fall by 30 percent, study finds more >>

Health Buzz: Stem Cell Rules and Other Health News

Can Mark Sanford save his marriage? Plus, the dawning era of personalized medicine more >>

New Evidence Supports HPV Vaccine

Industry-funded study showed high levels of protection against human papillomavirus more >>

Women's Sexual Health Issues Hit Home

U.S. survey finds two-thirds have had sex-related stress, anxiety more >>

Provocative Online Portrayals Can Get Teen Girls in Trouble

Study found they raised the chances of online advances, offline meetings more >>

Painful Sex: 6 Ways to Relieve Vaginal Dryness

A new survey reveals that painful sex is a big problem for women, but there are real solutions. more >>

Parents Influence Sex Decisions, Hispanic Teens Say

Survey findings may spark new pregnancy prevention tactics more >>

Testosterone Injections Offer Hope for Male Contraceptive

Possible alternative to current birth control methods needs more study more >>

Viewing Adult-Themed TV Tied to Earlier Sex for Teens

Study suggests they're less likely to separate reality from fiction more >>

Topical Treatment May Ease Erectile Dysfunction

In rat study, application of nanoparticles restored potency more >>

Circumcision Can Reduce AIDS Risk, Study Shows

Research also finds no impairment in sexual function from procedure more >>

Less Than Half of Young Women Screened for Chlamydia

Sexually active females risk infertility, ectopic pregnancy from the infection, CDC warns more >>

Impotence Drugs Don't Harm Vision: Study

Trial by drug maker Eli Lilly found no problems at 6 months of use more >>

Parkinson's Drugs Can Trigger Unhealthy Behaviors

But lower doses of dopamine agonists appear to curb compulsive acting out, study says more >>

Topical Spray Helped Men With Premature Ejaculation

Study found they could delay orgasm six times longer than before more >>

Health Buzz: Hot Tea and Throat Cancer, and Other Health News

How circumcision may prevent STDs; America's slow progress on electronic health records. more >>

Romantic Love

Study disputes notion that passion can't be part of long-term relationships more >>

Unmarried Childbirths in U.S. Reach Record Levels

Government report also shows Cesarean deliveries hitting new highs more >>

Men's Sex Lives May Suffer as Waistlines Expand

Gastric bypass surgery can restore function for obese males, study finds more >>

Women's Testosterone Patch May Not Work

U.K. study also questions safety of drug Intrinsa used for sexual dysfunction more >>

'Degrading' Lyrics Linked to Teen Sex

But music doesn't necessary cause promiscuity, experts stress more >>

Love and Romance: Get the Health Benefits Even if You're Single

On Valentine's Day and every day, connect to reduce stress and lower heart disease risk. more >>

Health Buzz: Teens Using MySpace and Other Health News

Jett Travolta's illness and tragedy; have blood, will travel. more >>

Risk-Takers May Lack Ability to Limit Brain Chemical

Finding might lead to new treatments for a variety of addictions, researchers say more >>

Resolving to Break an Addictive Habit?

5 key steps might make it easier to start 2009 with less dependency more >>

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