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Escort services and strip clubs don’t increase sex crimes
A new paper in The Economic Journal , published by by Oxford University Press, indicates that the presence of adult entertainment establishments may decrease sex crimes, significantly. The role of entertainment establishments (strip clubs, escort services, adult bookstores, and adult…
A summary of myocarditis cases following COVID-19
Myocarditis-or inflammation around the heart–has been reported in some patients with COVID-19. After searching the medical literature, researchers have now summarized the results of 41 studies describing myocarditis in 42 patients with COVID-19. The analysis, which is published in the…
How does endometriosis influence women’s work life?
In women in their mid-40s to early 50s, endometriosis–a condition in which tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside the uterus–was linked with poor work ability and more sick days, but not with unemployment or early retirement. The findings,…
Study reports on experiences of LGB Vietnam-era veterans
Greater trauma burden linked with PTSD, poorer mental health
Young South Asian heart attack patients more likely to be obese, use tobacco
Increased heart disease prevention education and awareness needed for younger, at-risk patients
Uncovering the genetic mechanism behind Rett syndrome
Dysfunction in key gene causes neural stem cells to produce more astrocytes than neurons
Women’s use of preventive health services during COVID-19
What The Study Did: Changes in the use of women’s preventive health services during the COVID-19 pandemic, including screening for sexually transmitted infections, breast and cervical cancer, and obtaining contraceptives from pharmacies are described by researchers in this study. Authors:…
How sex trafficking trauma affects the way its survivors parent
A study of young immigrant mothers who are survivors of sex trafficking found that the trauma affected how they parented: it made them overprotective parents in a world perceived to be unsafe, it fueled emotional withdrawal when struggling with stress…
Contraception data ‘blind spot’ could hide pandemic impact on women’s reproductive health
Limited data on the uptake of contraception prior to and during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic could mean unforeseen issues for sexual and reproductive health services, research from the University of Warwick concludes
No evidence that the shift to farming made males and females more physically similar
Genomic study finds that natural selection is not changing the size and shape of the sexes
Marking the 40th anniversary of the AIDS epidemic: A paper in the New England Journal of Medicine
June 5, 2021 marks the 40th anniversary of the first report of AIDS cases and the onset of the American AIDS epidemic. In a new, thought-provoking paper in the New England Journal of Medicine , Professor Ronald Bayer and co-author…
Gender differences exist even among university students’ wage expectations
Though both male and female students have optimistic wage expectations compared to actual wages of similar graduates, when given information about actual wages, women tended to decrease their expectations–while men actually increased their expectations
Unprecedented data sharing driving new rare disease diagnoses in Europe
Results are just ‘tip of the iceberg’, according to researchers
Gender stereotypes still hold true for youth and types of political participation
Gender roles absorbed at an early age seem to have shaped today’s youth regarding their involvement in politics, in line with traditional stereotypes, concludes a new study , conducted amongst adolescents and young adults aged between 15 and 30 in…
50 Years of Progress in Women’s Health
Debates over women’s health have long been contentious, but have also resulted in significant improvements in areas like equitable access to health care and survivorship. But the overall picture remains far from perfect. For example, the United States still has…
HPV vaccine shows success in gay, bisexual men
A study by Monash University and Alfred Health found a 70 per cent reduction in one type of human papillomavirus (HPV) in gay and bisexual men after the implementation of the school-based HPV vaccination program. The HYPER2 study, published in…
Association of circulating sex hormones with COVID-19 severity
What The Study Did: Researchers examined if circulating sex hormones are associated with disease severity in patients with COVID-19. Authors: Sandeep Dhindsa, M.D., of the St Louis University School of Medicine and Abhinav Diwan, M.D., of the Washington University School…
OU researcher identifies new mode of transmission for bacteria
OKLAHOMA CITY AND DENMARK – Campylobacter infection, one of the most common foodborne illnesses in the Western world, can also be spread through sexual contact, according to a new research discovery by an OU Hudson College of Public Health faculty…
Young orangutans have sex-specific role models
Orangutans are closely related to humans. And yet, they are much less sociable than other species of great apes. Previous studies have showed that young orangutans mainly acquire their knowledge and skills from their mothers and other conspecifics. Social learning…
New insights into androgen’s action could boost battle against prostate cancer
Researchers at UVA Cancer Center have unveiled important new insights into how hormones known as androgens act on our cells – and the discovery could boost efforts to develop better treatments for prostate, ovarian and breast cancers. The findings shed…
Tampons, sanitary napkins could diagnose yeast infections with color-changing threads
The yeast Candida albicans can cause itchy, painful urinary tract and vaginal yeast infections. For women in low-resource settings who lack access to healthcare facilities, these infections create substantial social and economic burdens. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Omega have…
Bringing sexy back: What Australian men and women find attractive in a potential mate
When it comes to sexual attraction, women rate age, education, intelligence, income, trust, and emotion connection higher than men who put a greater priority on attractiveness and physical build says new research from QUT.
The level of satisfaction with life in Spain is marked by household financial capacity
The aim of the research is to examine whether unequal participation in providing financial resources and performing household chores is associated with differences in levels of life satisfaction
Stress and death in female baboons
Lifelong burden of higher stress hormones shortens life expectancy
Being top baboon costs males their longevity
Struggle for dominance leaves a mark on genes and speeds up aging
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
Where 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 their reproductive health. The research, published in Scientific Reports , looked at the effects of geographical location on polluting chemicals…
Exercise 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
Social, not just biological factors, key in increased knee injuries among girls and women
University of Bath press release
Women with sensory loss twice as likely to suffer depression
New research finds depression and anxiety particularly high in those with dual sensory loss
Massive 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
Serious 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
The 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
The 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
Easing the burden on transgender and nonbinary graduate students
Report offers suggestions to relax a “toxic” atmosphere
Risk 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 death than women, partly explained by heavier rates of smoking and heart disease in men, although the gap varied across…
A 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 their support to victims of violence against women. A recent study compiles testimonies of victims, and analyses this form of…
Study reveals new clues about the architecture of X chromosomes
The findings could guide development of treatments for congenital disorders.
WVCTSI 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” on March 18. During this event, researchers, state, and national health experts will discuss research presented in The Lancet’s recent…
March/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 behavioral self-management treatments for common urinary issues experienced by upwards of 70 percent of older men. Common symptoms include trouble…
Drug 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
Hypertension 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
Exposure to diverse career paths can help fill labor market ‘skills gap’
Aptitude test can steer women, underrepresented groups toward high-demand STEM careers
DV survivor elder abuse risk
Call for aged care focus on domestic violence
West 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. Dr. Sally Hodder, a leading infectious disease expert at West Virginia University, believes that despite the threat of COVID-19, the…
Hypertensive 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 hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, such as preeclampsia and gestational hypertension, have major differences in the structure and function of the…
Study 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.
Study 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.
Lower 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