Being top baboon costs males their longevity
Struggle for dominance leaves a mark on genes and speeds up aging
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Contraceptive planning is essential to optimal health for women with heart disease
JACC focus seminar paper on cardio-obstetrics provides reproductive planning guidance for high-risk patient group
Read moreWhere we live can affect male reproductive health, finds new study
New research, led by scientists at the University of Nottingham, suggests that the environment in which men live may affect
Read moreExercise in mid-life won’t improve cognitive function in women
A new study reveals that physical activity in mid-life does not protect against cognitive aging in women
Read moreWomen with sensory loss twice as likely to suffer depression
New research finds depression and anxiety particularly high in those with dual sensory loss
Read moreSocial, not just biological factors, key in increased knee injuries among girls and women
University of Bath press release
Read moreMassive study reveals few differences between men and women’s brains
Study by Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science neuroscientists conduct meta-synthesis of three decades of research
Read moreSerious vision impairment declines among older Americans between 2008 and 2017
The decline in the prevalence of impairment was greatest for women, those aged 85 and older, Black Americans and Hispanic Americans
Read moreThe health of older women is determined by the characteristics of their partner
This is a pioneering study because for the first time it analyses information on the educational and socioeconomic level, age and health status of the two partners combined, not separately, and it focuses on Spain
Read moreThe impact of childhood trauma on performance-enhancing substance use
New research shows that adverse childhood experiences are linked with performance-enhancing substance use in young adulthood
Read moreEasing the burden on transgender and nonbinary graduate students
Report offers suggestions to relax a “toxic” atmosphere
Read moreRisk of death for men 60% higher than for women in study of 28 countries
A large study of people in 28 countries found men aged 50 and over had a 60% greater risk of
Read moreA law to protect those who support victims of violence against women
Last December, the Parliament of Catalonia unanimously approved the incorporation into its legislation of second-order violence against those who give
Read moreStudy reveals new clues about the architecture of X chromosomes
The findings could guide development of treatments for congenital disorders.
Read moreWVCTSI highlighting HIV in rural America with virtual event
The West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) will host a special virtual event titled “HIV in Rural America”
Read moreMarch/April 2021 Annals of Family Medicine Tip Sheet
Study Reveals New Hope for Men With Common Urinary Issues A new systematic review of evidence recommends the use of
Read moreDrug to treat hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women of ‘very limited use’
Drug approved by the US Food and Drug Administration now shown ineffective – participants preferred a placebo
Read moreHypertension disorders of pregnancy increase risk of premature maternal mortality
New study suggests women with history of HDPs may have greater risk of cardiovascular disease-related deaths
Read moreExposure to diverse career paths can help fill labor market ‘skills gap’
Aptitude test can steer women, underrepresented groups toward high-demand STEM careers
Read moreDV survivor elder abuse risk
Call for aged care focus on domestic violence
Read moreHypertensive pregnancy associated with risks of heart disease later in life
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 22, 2021 – Compared with women whose blood pressure during pregnancy was normal, women with a history of
Read moreWest Virginia’s enduring, intertwined epidemics: Opioids and HIV
Long before COVID-19 entered the picture, West Virginia had been battling two other major public health crises: opioids and HIV.
Read moreStudy Discovers Safe, Effective Oral Treatment for Uterine Fibroids
A University of Chicago Medicine researcher working with an international team of scientists has developed a daily oral combination therapy that is reliable, safe and effective for long-term treatment of uterine fibroids.
Read moreStudy discovers safe, effective oral treatment for uterine fibroids
A University of Chicago Medicine researcher-led team finds daily oral combination therapy could help some women avoid surgery for this common condition.
Read moreLower testosterone during puberty increases the brain’s sensitivity to it in adulthood
For men with lower levels during puberty, higher testosterone increases brain response to faces
Read moreFGM safeguarding policies are alienating UK’s African diaspora communities
AHEAD of tomorrow’s International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, by the United Nations, FORWARD, the leading African
Read moreSolving chronic pain during intercourse
Researchers at Flinders University are working to remedy this situation by identifying what triggers this chronic pain in the female
Read moreU.S. Air Force Academy intervention reduces unwanted sexual contact by over 40 percent
Study led by George Mason University College of Health and Human Services faculty finds that prevention program effectively reduces unwanted sexual contact among Air Force Cadets, addressing gap in rigorously tested interventions.
Read moreExperiences of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) linked to nutritional health
Racialized immigrants, women and those living in poverty and chronic pain also had a higher prevalence of the disorder
Read moreBU study: New vaginal film, MB66, is safe
Neutralizes HIV and HSV in vaginal fluid for up to 24 hours
Read moreBottoms are up at the HIV Research for Prevention Virtual Conference
Rectal microbicide gels well-tolerated, with dosing changes necessary for HIV protection
Read more1 in 10 college women experience period poverty, more likely to experience depression
New George Mason University study is first to examine period poverty experiences and associations with depression among college students
Read moreWhy do psychiatric drugs help some, but not others? Study offers clues
Protein key for learning, memory behaves differently in males than females
Read more‘Be a man’: Why some men respond aggressively to threats to manhood
Fragile sense of masculinity, or reliance on others’ views, triggers a macho response
Read moreGeisinger researchers find sex is not an independent risk factor for stroke mortality
Stroke survival rates for men and women equal among Geisinger patients
Read moreNo. 1 news release on EurekAlert!’s 2020 Trending List smashes previous all-time record for visits
Three COVID-related news releases made the top 10
Read moreGates Foundation helps UC study sexual health of South African youth
Researchers show that rural girls look to social and cultural influences, not modern medicine, to prevent pregnancy and disease
Read moreSixfold increase in risk
Study shows link between cervical cancer and HIV infection
Read moreTalking like a woman in TED Talks is associated with more popularity
Talking like a woman at online TED Talks is being “uniquely rewarded” with more views according to researchers, who say
Read moreStudy suggests reporting of sexually transmitted infections may be impacted by COVID-19
With the health care community heavily focused on COVID-19 since the first quarter of 2020, there have been concerns that
Read morePromising treatment for premenstrual dysphoric disorder, PMDD
The mental symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder improve following treatment with a progesterone receptor modulator, as demonstrated by SciLifeLab researcher
Read moreYouth depression tied to higher risk of 66 diseases and premature death
Depressed children and teenagers have an increased risk of suffering from premature death and a wide range of illnesses later
Read moreUrban heat and mortality: who are the most vulnerable?
Climate change has and will continue to induce severe increases in summer temperatures throughout Europe, especially in the Mediterranean region,
Read morePTSD with depression may significantly increase risk of early death in women
Boston, MA – Women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression have an almost fourfold greater risk of early death
Read moreA new era is dawning in diagnosing sexually transmitted infections in men
According to the World Health Organization, the global prevalence estimates of sexually transmitted infections for men in 2016 were 2.7%
Read moreStudy on placenta membrane cells identifies genetic markers associated with preterm birth
Genetic profiling of cells that line the uterine walls have uncovered new genes that may play a role in whether or not a person gives birth prematurely
Read morePronouns matter — pronoun use conveys inclusivity
In her doctoral dissertation, Laura Hekanaho investigates attitudes towards English third person singular pronouns; the use of pronouns is very politicized
Read moreGrowing risks of STIs in over-45s
Society’s reluctance to talk about older people having sex has led to increased numbers of STIs in age group
Read moreLesbian, gay, bisexual communities more at-risk for dementia, study finds
Lesbian, gay and bisexual — or LGB — people are more vulnerable to one of the fastest-growing health concerns in
Read moreOU College of medicine partners with US Department of Defense
Grant awarded to address problematic sexual behavior in youth
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