Experts say low self esteem and concerns about body image may be responsible for the findings.   Read Summary >

Two new studies on a pill created to boost a woman's sex drive suggest that the med does not have much impact on libido, though it does appear to increase women's sexual satisfaction.   Read Summary >

Researchers found that girls of parents with higher levels of education were more likely to have received the HPV vaccine, but vaccination rates declined as family income levels rose.   Read Summary >

A reader asks whether it's safe for a woman who has genital herpes to have a natural, vaginal childbirth.   Read Summary >

A woman who has spent a great deal of time finding an effective medication regimen for her acne asks how she will need to alter her treatments when she becomes pregnant.   Read Summary >

Officials with drugmaker Starpharma Holdings Ltd. say the company plans to release the first herpes-killing vaginal gel within the next two years.   Read Summary >

Women have had access to birth control pills for 50 years now, but researchers say the male version of "The Pill" is still a long way off.   Read Summary >

The spray is a combination of lidocaine and prilocaine and is sprayed on the penis just prior to intercourse.   Read Summary >

According to new research, the use of lubricants during unprotected anal intercourse may raise the risk of HIV transmission in the receptive partner.   Read Summary >

A new study by researchers in South Korea has found that many of the drugs purchased online to treat erectile dysfunction are contaminated, or they may contain too much of the active ingredient or none at all.   Read Summary >

According to a new government report, more than 40 percent of U.S. teens have had sex at least once, and one in five of these teen girls and one in four of these teen boys say they would be pleased if they or their partner got pregnant.   Read Summary >

Canadian researchers have found that women who take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants while they are pregnant may increase their risk of having a miscarriage by 68 percent.   Read Summary >

Older men who talk to friends about their sexual problems experience reduced stress and unhappiness, a new study has found, but this is not true for women.   Read Summary >

A recent survey has found that 63 percent of married women in the United States would rather read a book, watch a movie, or get an extra hour of sleep than have sex with their spouses.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, men who are in a relationship with a HIV-positive woman have double the risk of becoming infected with the virus themselves when their partner is pregnant.   Read Summary >

The study's authors theorize that the increased loss of male fetuses following the 9/11 attacks is due to a phenomenon known as "communal bereavement," in which many members of a society grieve together, even if they did not know the actual victims of a disaster.   Read Summary >

A study of more than 1,500 heart attack survivors found that patients were more likely to avoid sex in the following year if they did not have a frank talk with their doctor about when to resume sexual activity.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, women who have irregular menstrual periods may have a higher risk of developing heart disease than women with normal periods.   Read Summary >

According to a recent report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 16 percent of Americans between the ages of 14 and 49 have been infected with genital herpes.   Read Summary >

Experts say simply prescribing birth control pills for irregular periods isn't the best approach, since changes in a woman's cycle may signal that the ovaries or endocrine system are not working properly.   Read Summary >

Scientists say fertility treatments and advances in medical technology have contributed to this trend, since these have made it possible for older women to not only have children, but to have healthy children.   Read Summary >

Scientists have developed a new technique that allows them to awaken dormant ovarian follicles, and this may make more eggs available for reproduction during a woman's lifespan.   Read Summary >

Though a recent survey found that 72 percent of women said they did not like having a period, nearly half of the women surveyed said they would not be interested in menstrual suppression.   Read Summary >

Postpartum depression is an issue usually associated with new mothers, but a new study has found that a significant number of men also suffer a form of this condition.   Read Summary >

Experts discuss both sides of the controversy surrounding the diagnosis of sex addiction, including what parts of this compulsive behavior do and do not meet the criteria for an addiction.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, babies who are breast-fed in early infancy tend to consume less food in later in life than their bottle-fed counterparts.   Read Summary >

Scientists say this discovery raises the possibility that vaccinating against the human papillomavirus (HPV) could help curb the world's HIV pandemic.   Read Summary >

Natazia, which is already being used in Europe under the brand name Qlaira, is the first four-phase oral contraceptive marketed in the United States.   Read Summary >

Researchers in San Diego say women who use hormonal contraception such as birth control pills have a higher risk of developing sexual problems than women who use other forms of contraception or none at all.   Read Summary >

On the 50th anniversary of the medication that became known simply as "The Pill," experts discuss how this one drug changed women's lives in expected--and unexpected--ways.   Read Summary >

Women who take the antidepressant Wellbutrin (bupropion) while they are pregnant have an increased risk of having a baby with the heart problem known as left outflow tract defect, a new study suggests.   Read Summary >

Researchers say the invasive hospital procedures premature babies endure make them more pain-sensitive, and that these babies could benefit from better pain relief while they are being treated in intensive care units.   Read Summary >

A new small study suggests that swaddling infants could make it more difficult for them to wake up, a finding that raises the possibility that this practice could increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).   Read Summary >

Two different research teams have found that two proteins play a vital role in sperm function and fertility in mice.   Read Summary >

The daughters of women who suffered from a severe form of morning sickness known as hyperemesis gravidarum are three times more likely to have the condition themselves, scientists say.   Read Summary >

Scientists working with mice have found that the female hormone estrogen may, in fact, play a major role in generating the male typical levels of such behaviors as mating, fighting, and territory marking.   Read Summary >

A new Finnish study has found that the human papillomavirus (HPV) test is better at helping doctors detect more serious precancerous lesions in the cervix than standard screening with a Pap smear test.   Read Summary >

Results from a new study suggest that about 50 percent of women who have abortions suffer from depression and substance abuse.   Read Summary >

Results from a new survey show that few adolescent boys are getting information about contraception, HIV, and other sexually transmitted diseases.   Read Summary >

The health minister of Brazil says the answer to the country's problem with high blood pressure is for its citizens to have more sex.   Read Summary >

Most students know there are problems with sexually transmitted diseases on their campuses, but many students say there is not enough access to tests for these infections on most campuses.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, for every cigarette that a pregnant woman smokes per day, she raises her baby's risk of strabismus--being cross-eyed--by five percent.   Read Summary >

From epidurals to the modern tampon, from tubal ligation to Katie Couric's colonoscopy, experts revisit the most important moments in health advances for changing women's lives.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, pregnant women who eat a healthy diet and who take multivitamins late in their pregnancy may be increasing their risk of premature birth.   Read Summary >

A recent British tabloid story about a woman who developed genital arousal disorder after falling from a Wii Fit board brought giggles around water coolers, but experts say the condition can have real--and sometimes tragic--consequences.   Read Summary >

British researchers have found that urologists in that country often do not detect cases of chlamydia in young men who visit their offices for related ailments.   Read Summary >

Results from a new study suggest that circumcision not only reduces men's risk of contracting HIV from heterosexual sex, but it can also lower the risk of infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) in both HIV-positive and HIV-negative men.   Read Summary >

Researchers at Tulane University have found that children who are spanked when they are three years old are more likely to be aggressive when they are five years old.   Read Summary >

Doctors have noticed in their practices that some men report a decline in their sexual performance after starting statins to treat high cholesterol, and a new study may help explain why.   Read Summary >

President Barack Obama has made moves to issue new rules that will allow gay and lesbian partners to visit one another in the hospital and to make decisions about their care--a benefit of marriage that has long been denied to them.   Read Summary >

British researchers have been conducting studies on the processes behind female sexual arousal, and they say they may be able to apply their findings to treatments for women who have problems with sexual desire.   Read Summary >

A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has found that taking large doses of vitamin E and vitamin C does not reduce women's chances of developing pre-eclampsia, a dangerous form of high blood pressure that affects pregnant women.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, three in 10 women take the breast cancer drug Femara to treat infertility, despite the fact that taking the medication has been linked to a three-fold increase in the risk of birth defects.   Read Summary >

U.S. researchers have found that Americans who are in nonromantic sexual relationships are likely to have multiple sexual partners, a trend that may cause a rise in sexually transmitted disease.   Read Summary >

Page 1239 of the health care bill requires employers to provide "a place, other than a bathroom, that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from co-workers and the public, which may be used by an employee to express breast milk."   Read Summary >

Two studies have found that a computer-assisted, home-based intervention method to help reduce repeat pregnancies among teen mothers is both effective and cost-effective.   Read Summary >

New research published in the journal PLoS Pathogens has found that HIV--the virus that causes AIDS--breaks down the mucus barrier in women's intestinal and genital tract, allowing the virus to infect women during intercourse.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, annual screening tests for chlamydia are not likely to protect women from developing pelvic inflammatory disease.   Read Summary >

The study also confirmed that vaginal delivery and the use of episiotomy or forceps during delivery upped the risk of incontinence.   Read Summary >

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of African American women in the United States have genital herpes.   Read Summary >

A new study has found that couples who have experienced a miscarriage or stillbirth are more likely to break up than couples who have a pregnancy that results in a live birth.   Read Summary >

According to new research published in the journal Pediatrics, if most U.S. mothers followed experts' recommendations that they breastfeed exclusively for the first six months, it would save $13 billion dollars every year in health care and other expenses.   Read Summary >

According to a new report from the National Center for Health Statistics, the U.S birth rate fell two percent in 2008, with about 4.2 million births in that year.   Read Summary >

Exercise during pregnancy has been linked to such health benefits as reduced risk of gestational diabetes, decreased gestational weight gain, and improved mental health in expectant mothers.   Read Summary >

A recent study in the The Journal of Sexual Medicine suggests that though women tend to have less sex while they are pregnant, they do not desire or enjoy the experience any less.   Read Summary >

New research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal has found that when pregnant women develop the condition known deep vein thrombosis, it is more likely to occur on the left side, particularly in the left leg.   Read Summary >

An experimental drug, VA111913, has shown promise in treating severe menstrual cramps in a new study.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, women would welcome an at-home testing option for two of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, chlamydia and gonorrhea.   Read Summary >

Many women complain that men seem to always have "sex on the brain," and author Louann Brizendine's new book discusses structural differences in the brains of men and women that may explain why.   Read Summary >

A health reporter reviews eight provisions of the new health care reform bill that may improve women's health care, including changes surrounding pre-existing conditions, preventative care, and maternity care.   Read Summary >

Infantino is voluntarily recalling one million SlingRider and Wendy Bellissimo infant slings after three deaths were linked to the products.   Read Summary >

According to a company press release, the Fast-Results! genital herpes treatment is intended to be used along with prescription meds for the condition.   Read Summary >

A report published in a recent issue of the New England Journal of Medicine has found that gays and lesbians are often excluded from sexual health medical studies.   Read Summary >

According to a new study in Norway, the rates of triplet births are rising, and the death rate for these babies is 10 times higher than it is for single births.   Read Summary >

Minocin (minocycline)--an acne drug that has been used to decades--has been found to target infected immune cells that harbor dormant HIV before it reactivates and spreads infection.   Read Summary >

Doctors in the Netherlands have found that women who eat a diet rich in vegetables, fish, and vegetable oils have a better chance of becoming pregnant after infertility treatment than women who do not follow this traditional Mediterranean diet.   Read Summary >

According to a new study published in the journal Fertility and Sterility, women who are infertile also face an increased risk of sexual dysfunction.   Read Summary >

Urologists say that since the surgery requires men to sit on the couch for long periods of time, the basketball tournament gives patients a great excuse to watch game after game while they recuperate.   Read Summary >

If the compromise bill currently under consideration in the House passes, experts say Americans will notice some immediate changes to their health care, while others won't be felt for years.   Read Summary >

According to new laboratory tests, a chemical that's derived from bananas is as effective against HIV as two drugs currently used to treat the condition.   Read Summary >

A reporter follows Jerome Mitchell's quest for answers--and justice--from his insurance company, which a court ruled specifically targeted the youth for dropped coverage because he had contracted HIV.   Read Summary >

High-energy ultrasound waves are an effective treatment for benign uterine fibroids, new research suggests.   Read Summary >

Results from a new study suggest that gay, lesbian, and bisexual people who live in states that have same-sex marriage bans and other institutional types of discrimination have a higher risk of suffering from psychiatric disorders.   Read Summary >

Babies conceived via in vitro fertilization do not have higher risks of birth defects, but their mothers appear to be more likely to experience a certain birth complication.   Read Summary >

Results from a new study suggest that women who have taken oral contraceptives at some point in their lives have a lower risk of death than women who never took birth control pills.   Read Summary >

A Danish woman has given birth to two children after undergoing a transplant of ovarian tissue designed to allow her to regain fertility after chemotherapy-induced menopause.   Read Summary >

Results from a new study suggest that gentle manipulation by an osteopathic doctor may help ease the late-pregnancy back pain that often keeps women from bending, walking, or lifting.   Read Summary >

Doctors at Washington University in St. Louis have found that women who have have uterine fibroids have a higher risk of stillbirth than women who don't have them.   Read Summary >

A new study published in the journal Nature Medicine has found that HIV--the virus that causes AIDS--hides in the bone marrow, allowing the virus to be unaffected by medications designed to curb its spread.   Read Summary >

Results from a new study show that obese men have sperm that have less mobility than the sperm of thinner men.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, gay men appear to play an important role in perpetuating a family line by becoming "super uncles" to children within the family, devoting a lot of time to them while not having children of their own.   Read Summary >

"Anywhere male condoms are available," Shannon Hader, director of D.C.'s HIV/AIDS administration, says, "female condoms will be available."   Read Summary >

Men, in particular, are sexually interested much later in life than women, and experts say erectile dysfunction medications are making the gender divide even more apparent.   Read Summary >

Officials with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are reporting that as many as one in every six Americans is infected with herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2).   Read Summary >

Experts discuss five ways you can tell if you're addicted to sex, including lying about sexual behavior, having problems with employers or the law due to it, and wanting to stop unhealthy sexual behavior but being unable to do so.    Read Summary >

Researchers in Great Britain have found that college-age kids whose parents divorce are not bothered by the experience and are as happy as other students.   Read Summary >

Experts say greater public awareness and a rise in the willingness of celebrities to discuss their bipolar disorder has led to an increase in the number of people who diagnose themselves with the condition.   Read Summary >

Researchers have found that depression-specific acupuncture may help ease depression during pregnancy.   Read Summary >

Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health have found that children born to women who drink a lot of milk and have a high dietary intake of vitamin D are less likely to develop multiple sclerosis in later life.   Read Summary >

Mothers-to-be who have high blood pressure or whose blood is overly rich in red blood cells are more likely to have babies born prematurely or at low birth weight, researchers say.   Read Summary >

Scientists have found that people who are infected with both herpes simplex virus type 2 and HIV and who take the herpes med Zovirax (acyclovir) may be treating both their herpes and slowing the progression of HIV.   Read Summary >

An online survey of 436 men has found that ill-fitting condoms interfere with men's pleasure during intercourse, in addition to putting them and their partners at risk for sexually transmitted diseases.   Read Summary >

Researchers have found that one of the best ways to make yourself attractive to a prospective mate is to show that you are giving of yourself to others.   Read Summary >

In some states, newborns' DNA samples are kept indefinitely in government labs when required genetic tests are completed--often without the parents' knowledge or consent.   Read Summary >

An injectable drug called Xiaflex may help men who suffer from Peyronie's disease, a condition that causes the penis to be permanently bent.   Read Summary >

New research suggests that women who are exposed to common flame retardant chemicals called PBDEs (polybrominated diphenyl ethers) may take longer to conceive than women who haven't been exposed to them.   Read Summary >

Researchers have found that a program designed to teach pregnant women with abusive partners safety behaviors and the use of preventative options such as restraining orders is effective in reducing the rates of premature birth and repeat episodes of domestic violence.   Read Summary >

In a new study, scientists found that babies who died from SIDS had significantly lower levels of the brain chemical than babies who died of other causes.   Read Summary >

Results from a new study in Stockholm suggest that newborns of women who smoked have blood pressure problems that persist in the first year of life.   Read Summary >

According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, scientists have found a gene mutation in pregnant mice that may cause changes in the uterus that can lead to premature birth and, on occasion, fetal death.   Read Summary >

Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are warning users of the HIV drugs Videx and Videx EC that the medications can cause a rare but potentially life-threatening liver complication.   Read Summary >

A new birth control pill called Ellaone that allows women to use it up to five days after having intercourse is being tested in Britain.   Read Summary >

Researchers say teens who attend abstinence-only sex education courses are more likely to delay having sex.   Read Summary >

U.S. researchers have found that genital herpes often reactivates throughout the genital tract, a finding that they say may one day help improve prevention and treatment for the condition.   Read Summary >

According to a new five-year study, the herpes drug Zovirax (acyclovir) does not reduce a person's risk of contracting the HIV virus.   Read Summary >

Research published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine have found that parents have lower blood pressure than adults who do not have children.   Read Summary >

According to a new study of mice, the commonly used drug combination found in the medication Truvada may protect people from being infected with the AIDS virus through all major transmission routes.   Read Summary >

Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and the medications that treat it appear to age the brain prematurely.   Read Summary >

Scientists have developed a blood test that can tell the sex of a fetus as early as the seventh week of pregnancy.   Read Summary >

Researchers say the stillbirth of a 35-year-old woman's infant is the first documented case of a link between pregnancy-related gum disease and fetal death.   Read Summary >

Same-sex couples are as effective as male/female couples when it comes to parenting, a new study has found.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, having sex at least twice a week nearly halves a man's risk of developing serious heart disease.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, pregnant women who are stressed, who lack outside support, or who have an unintended pregnancy are more at risk for depression.   Read Summary >

People who are taking a long-term course of treatment of the antifungal drug voriconazole and who show signs of sun sensitivity or chronic sun damage should be screened for skin cancer, researchers say.   Read Summary >

Italian researchers say DNA testing for the human papillomavirus (HPV) should be the main test used to screen women for cervical cancer, replacing the Pap smear test that is currently used.   Read Summary >

According to new research, women who want to attract a man should not wear perfume, since a man's testosterone levels are influenced best by a woman's natural odors, particularly when she is ovulating.   Read Summary >

The environment has become a growing concern in recent years, and therapists say this trend has led to more and more couples coming to them with so-called "green disputes."   Read Summary >

Both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have pledged $30 million to research the short- and long-term effects of bisphenol A (BPA), a plastics chemical used in baby bottles, sippy cups, and infant-formula can linings.   Read Summary >

Golfer Tiger Woods is being treated at a Mississippi sex rehabilitation clinic, two television stations and a sex-addiction author are reporting.   Read Summary >

A reporter discusses the issue of IVF after menopause with both supporters and opponents, exploring the ethical considerations of "pushing the boundaries" on women's fertility.   Read Summary >

Inducing labor has been linked to an increased risk of one to two cesareans per 25 inductions that researchers say could have been avoided if women had waited for labor to spontaneously begin.   Read Summary >

Results from a new study have found that taking Viagra does not make men more likely to engage in risky sexual practices such as having unprotected sex that involves a partner with HIV.   Read Summary >

Two new reviews have reached conflicting conclusions on the risks and benefits of circumcision, just as the The American Academy of Pediatrics is considering updating its recommendations regarding the procedure among newborns.   Read Summary >

Australian researchers have found that children who are breastfed for longer than six months may have a reduced risk of mental health problems later in life.   Read Summary >

The companies and drugs cited by the FDA are Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceuticals' diabetes drug Byetta, Eli Lilly's depression med Cymbalta, Bayer AG's birth control device Mirena, and Cephalon's lymphoma drug Treanda.   Read Summary >

A Canadian court has denied a man's claim that he is entitled to an accident insurance award because he became paralyzed due to a rare complication of herpes after having unprotected sex with three women.   Read Summary >

Experts with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are working on a list of drugs that are safe for women to take during pregnancy.   Read Summary >

Results from a new study have confirmed that air bags offer safe protection during a crash for pregnant women and their babies.   Read Summary >

Researchers say a molecule known as surfen has shown potential to be an active ingredient in a topical treatment designed to prevent the spread of HIV from semen.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, women who began menstruating before age 12 have a higher risk of developing or dying from heart disease than women who started their periods later.   Read Summary >

A Swedish study suggests that children are twice as likely to show signs of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) if their mothers were overweight or obese when they became pregnant.   Read Summary >

A new Practice Bulletin from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists states that hormonal contraceptives can not only prevent pregnancy, but they can treat other conditions as well.   Read Summary >

A study of women who received the so-called "birth-control shot" Depo-Provera has found that almost half the women had lost five percent of their bone mineral density in the lower spine and hip within two years of receiving the shot.   Read Summary >

U.S. health officials are reporting that more babies were born in the United States in 2007 than ever before.   Read Summary >

According to new research, almost half of the men who undergo vasectomies don't return to their doctor for follow-up tests to ensure that the procedure is working.   Read Summary >

Pregnant women who take low-dose aspirin because they are at high-risk for delivering prematurely may have children who are less likely to have behavioral problems, a new study suggests.   Read Summary >

New research has found that women who breast-feed may be helping both their babies and their own heart-health.   Read Summary >

Acetaminophen does not appear to increase the risk of birth defects, researchers say.   Read Summary >

After more than three weeks of debate and compromise, Senate Democrats secured enough votes to pass a sweeping bill aimed at reforming the U.S. health system.   Read Summary >

Actress Meredith Baxter's disclosure that she is a lesbian after having had three marriages to men is not that unusual an occurrence, experts say, particularly for women.   Read Summary >

According to a new study in Uganda, women find sex with circumcised men just as satisfying as sex with uncircumcised men.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, about half of teenage girls who live in U.S. cities contract one of three common sexually transmitted diseases within two years of becoming sexually active.   Read Summary >

University of Michigan researchers say the rise in teens and preteens using their cell phones for "sexting"--or sending sexually explicit messages--is causing concern among parents.   Read Summary >

Men who use so-called "mad" honey to improve their sex lives are ending up in emergency rooms instead, researchers say.   Read Summary >

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reporting a voluntary recall of a wide variety of sexual enhancement products made by Atlas Operations Inc.   Read Summary >

Waiting at least six months to get pregnant again after having a baby reduces the next infant's risk of dying, being born prematurely, having birth defects, or being born at low birth weight, researchers say.   Read Summary >

The rate of suicides among people who had been diagnosed with HIV decreased by more than half after the introduction of HAART antiretroviral therapy in 1996, Swedish researchers have found.   Read Summary >

Researchers with the British Medical Research Council are reporting that Pro 2000, a vaginal microbicide gel designed to reduce women's HIV transmission rates, was shown to be ineffective at reducing HIV infection in clinical trials in Africa.   Read Summary >

About 75 percent of women who have breast cancer also have some kind of sexual problem, a new survey suggests.   Read Summary >

Pessaries--vaginal inserts designed to treat pelvic organ prolapse--may have high rates of complications if used long-term, a new study has found.   Read Summary >

An international health funding agency known as UNITAID has approved a plan that would pool patents for AIDS drugs, thus making the medications more widely available in poorer countries.   Read Summary >

Experts at the National Institutes of Health offer this list of healthy, low-cost gifts that everyone on your list will enjoy.   Read Summary >

New research published in the journal Pediatrics suggests that parents' "birds and the bees" talk often takes place after their kids have begun experimenting sexually.   Read Summary >

Cervarix, a vaccine for the human papillomavirus (HPV), protects women from contracting the virus for longer than six years, a new study suggests.   Read Summary >

Israeli researchers are reporting that women who cope with the stress of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments by giving up control are more than twice as likely to get pregnant as those who don't relinquish control.   Read Summary >

Experts say 2009 could be a "watershed" year in the fight against HIV and AIDS, though they also stress that the fight is far from over.   Read Summary >

Results from a new study have added to the evidence that the common vaginal infection bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a sexually transmitted disease.   Read Summary >

Fewer boys are born to couples when the babies are conceived through the fertility treatment known as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), new research suggests.   Read Summary >

A reporter compares the two healthcare reform bills moving through the House and Senate, explaining how the changes could affect you and your medical care.   Read Summary >

Australian scientists have found that babies born to women who take folic acid late in their pregnancy are at an increased risk for having asthma.   Read Summary >

According to new research, sperm itself--and not just semen--may play a leading role in transmitting HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.   Read Summary >

"The Pill" may help reduce the dramatic hormone shifts women experience during the month, shifts that scientists say can increase airway inflammation and worsen asthma symptoms.   Read Summary >

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug called Lysteda for the treatment of menorrhagia, a condition characterized by heavy menstrual bleeding.   Read Summary >

Experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that one in every four teen girls has a sexually transmitted disease (STD).   Read Summary >

Doctors at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have opened an inpatient psychiatric unit for mothers suffering from perinatal and postpartum depression.   Read Summary >

Results from a new study suggest that hospital patients who suffer a side effect from treatment are more likely to give high ratings to their care when hospital staff are forthcoming with information about what went wrong with the treatment.   Read Summary >

New guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists state that women in the United States should not begin having Pap smears to screen for cervical cancer until age 21, and that annual Pap exams are not necessary for most women.   Read Summary >

A spray used to treat premature ejaculation was shown to be effective in a second clinical trial, researchers say.   Read Summary >

New research suggests that exposure to traces of phthalates--a chemical found in everyday foods, plastics, soaps and lotions--may make young boys less interested in stereotypically 'masculine' types of play such as trucks and playful fighting.   Read Summary >

According to a new industry-funded study, an antidepressant called flibanserin that didn't work well to treat depression may have a better use in helping women who have low sexual desire.   Read Summary >

In recent testing of 20 condom brands sold on the U.S. market, all met minimum national and international performance standards, according to Consumer Union, the independent nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports.   Read Summary >

CDC experts estimate that there are 19 million people newly infected with STDs every year, with about half of these infections occurring in young people ages 15 years to 24 years old.   Read Summary >

Scientists at the University of Washington in Seattle found that even when the herpes virus is not causing an outbreak, it is still shedding tiny bits of itself into the genital tract.   Read Summary >

An analysis by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation has found that monthly premiums will rise an average 11 percent, though the premium changes vary widely by which plan seniors select.   Read Summary >

Drugmakers say the current FDA guidelines requiring both benefits and risks of drugs on ads hampers advertising on the Internet given the space constraints for ads on Web pages.   Read Summary >

Officials at the World Health Organization (WHO) are reporting that HIV is now the top killer of women ages 14 to 49 worldwide.   Read Summary >

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning about the sexual enhancement product Stiff Nights, saying it can cause dangerously low blood pressure in some users.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, pregnant women who suffer from depression are more likely to experience severe flu symptoms than pregnant women who are not depressed.   Read Summary >

Are many of the commonly held myths about sexually transmitted diseases, sex, and pregnancy really true?   Read Summary >

Transient global amnesia most often strikes people over age 50, and its most common trigger is sexual activity.   Read Summary >

A recent study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has found that proteins extracted from pumpkin rinds helps stop yeast-infection fungus from growing.   Read Summary >

According to a new survey, more than two-third of U.S. primary care doctors ignore guidelines for prescribing Pap tests, often recommending the screening procedure to women who are at low risk for cervical cancer.   Read Summary >

Two genetic variations appear to contribute to people's vulnerability to recurring yeast infections, new research has found.   Read Summary >

Dutch researchers are reporting that Cervarix, a new vaccine for the human papillomavirus (HPV), appears to stop precancerous lesions in the vulva from progressing into full-blown malignancies.   Read Summary >

Two antibiotics-- nitrofurantoins and sulfonamides, sometimes called "sulfa drugs"--have been linked to an increased risk of birth defects in a new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.   Read Summary >

Psychiatric problems related to sexual trauma in women increase the risk of lower urinary tract symptoms such as an overactive bladder and incontinence, a new study has found.   Read Summary >

In a move that could one day help infertile couples, researchers say they have found a way to "nudge" embryonic stem cells into transforming into human germ cells, the precursors to eggs and sperm.   Read Summary >

Scientists in Israel have found that domestic violence in couples may not be as spontaneous as once thought, with evidence suggesting people who become violent often do so only after deciding they will not pay too high a price if caught.   Read Summary >

Whether a pregnant mother of twins is carrying at least one boy appears to affect the outcome of her pregnancy, including the babies' sizes and her delivery date.   Read Summary >

According to a new Dutch study, traditional Pap tests and newer, liquid-based cell studies are equally as effective at screening for cervical cancer.   Read Summary >

Money concerns are keeping many couples from seeking fertility treatment, a new study has found, with people foregoing potential therapies and choosing to discard stored embryos because of cost.   Read Summary >

A panel of experts that advises the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has voted against recommending the routine use of the Gardasil HPV vaccination in men and boys.   Read Summary >

A researcher at Southern Illinois University has received a federal grant to develop a vaccine for genital herpes.   Read Summary >

People who have had the skin condition shingles--particularly around the eyes--have an increased risk of suffering a stroke, a new study has found.   Read Summary >

Experts say more children and teens engage in the risky sexual practice known as autoerotic asphyxiation (AEA) than previously has been thought.   Read Summary >

But the study results also showed that the vaccine's effects appear to fade with time and may not be as helpful for people most at risk for developing AIDS.   Read Summary >

The American Society for Reproductive Medicine has revised its recommendations on the number of embryos that can be implanted during in vitro fertilization procedures in an effort to reduce the number of multiple births that result from fertility treatment.   Read Summary >

According to new research, women who are obese by age 18 are more likely to develop polycystic ovarian syndrome and become infertile than young women who maintain a normal weight.   Read Summary >

People are flocking to buy at-home genetic testing kits that claim to test for such genetic factors as a person's Alzheimer's risk or a baby's true paternity. But how accurate are these tests, and are they worth their cost?   Read Summary >

Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health say the cost of giving boys Gardasil, the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, would outweigh any health benefit.   Read Summary >

A Philadelphia jury has awarded $2.5 million to a family whose son was born with multiple heart defects after his mother took the antidepressant Paxil.   Read Summary >

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil for use in preventing male genital warts.   Read Summary >

New research has found that none of the three primary treatments for early miscarriages adversely affect long-term fertility rates.    Read Summary >

The number one reason women have sex is because they are physically attracted to their partner, followed by their desire for sexual gratification, says a new study.    Read Summary >

According to federal health officials, 28 pregnant women have died from the H1N1 swine flu virus, and 100 more have been hospitalized in intensive care.   Read Summary >

Very low birth-weight (VLBW) newborns who received the milk protein lactoferrin alone or in combination with a probiotic had a reduced incidence of late-onset sepsis, according to a new study.   Read More >

Drugmaker Starpharma has received a U.S. patent for the use of its VivaGel vaginal microbicide gel as a preventative treatment for genital herpes and HIV.   Read Summary >

Women who consume a great deal of licorice during pregnancy may adversely affect their children's intelligence and behavior, new research suggests.   Read Summary >

New research has found that altering women's hormone cycles through the use of birth control pills may be affecting women's choice of mates in a way that may adversely impact human reproduction in the future.   Read Summary >

People who are infected with HIV are more likely to develop at least seven types of cancer, new research suggests.   Read Summary >

Actress Mackenzie Phillips' admission that she had a long-term sexual relationship with her musician father has brought attention to incest, an uncomfortable topic and highly stigmatized form of sexual abuse.   Read Summary >

Eight people share their most embarrassing health confessions, including mishaps with gynecological visits, lactose intolerance, sweat solutions, and hair treatments.   Read Summary >

The "match" of smoking and drinking habits can affect how happy people are in their marriages, new research suggests.   Read Summary >

Scientists at the annual meeting of the American Thyroid Association are studying thyroid problems in pregnant women, since thyroid problems can cause serious consequences in both mothers and children.   Read Summary >

Cervical cancer vaccinations have been halted in several parts of Great Britain while health experts attempt to determine if the HPV1 vaccine given to a 14-year-old girl in Coventry caused her death.   Read Summary >

Results from a new survey show that the recession has caused women to postpone pregnancy and have fewer children.   Read Summary >

Women who are satisfied with their sex lives have higher well-being scores and more vitality than women who are not happy with their sex lives, Australian researchers report.   Read Summary >

Danish researchers say women who take Zoloft, Celexa, and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants during the first three months of pregnancy may have a slightly increased risk of having a baby with heart defects.   Read Summary >

A new clinical trial involving more than 16,000 adult volunteers in Thailand has demonstrated that an investigational HIV vaccine was safe and modestly effective in preventing HIV infection.   Read Summary >

A health reporter answers questions from pregnant women about the H1N1 flu and its vaccine.   Read Summary >

In this article, a reporter talks to experts about the best ways to reveal a health secret to a new partner.   Read Summary >

According to new study, low-impact exercise during pregnancy not only keeps mothers healthy, it also helps prevent excessive weight in their babies.   Read Summary >

A revised committee opinion from American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists states that pregnant women can fly with no worries, as long as they don't have any complications.   Read Summary >

Older men who have recently lost their wives have a higher risk of having sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) than men of the same age who are still married, a new study has found.   Read Summary >

Spanish researchers say a model they've developed to predict a woman's risk of suffering postnatal depression was 80 percent accurate in a recent study.   Read Summary >

A panel that advises the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recommended that the HPV vaccine Gardasil be given to young men.   Read Summary >

Do men really think about sex every seven seconds? Can they have sex anywhere, anytime? Are they only romantic to please their partner? A sex expert discusses these and other sex myths about men.   Read Summary >

The U.S. National Women's Health Information Center offers this list of factors that increase a woman's risk of developing depression during or after pregnancy.   Read Summary >

A health reporter talks about how you can prioritize the use of your employer's insurance if you believe you're in danger of losing it.   Read Summary >

Researchers in the United States say their discovery of immune system particles that can attack the AIDS virus may have given them insight on how to produce an AIDS vaccine.   Read Summary >

A committee of experts that advises the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is weighing whether to approve Gardasil, the vaccine for the human papillomavirus (HPV), for use in boys as well as girls.   Read Summary >

Experts from the American Society of Anesthesiologists say pregnant women need to be given all of the facts about their pain-control options as they prepare for labor and delivery.   Read Summary >

Researchers in Sweden have found that acupuncture and exercise may help women who suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome better manage the condition's symptoms and risks.   Read Summary >

Researchers say that the environment of a mother's womb may be as important or more important than genes when it comes to determining the risk of childhood obesity.   Read Summary >

Results from a new study in Canada suggest that having your baby at home with a registered midwife attending is as safe as having your baby in a hospital setting.   Read Summary >

A health reporter talks about three sexually transmitted diseases that can show on your face.   Read Summary >

A reporter talks to health experts and to mothers about the benefits and perceived risks of Gardasil, the HPV vaccine.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, high levels of the hormone testosterone may make some women more likely to choose high-risk financial careers.   Read Summary >

New guidelines say that women who suffer from depression during pregnancy can use both talk therapy and antidepressants to treat their depression.   Read Summary >

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The results of a new U.S. government study have found that the vaccine that protects against human papillomavirus (HPV), a cause of cervical cancer, appears safe, with relatively few serious side effects.   Read Summary >

Men with low levels of the sex hormone estradiol or high levels of the hormone binding globulin (SHBG) are more likely to suffer osteoporosis-related fractures, researchers say.   Read Summary >

According to a new report from the National Center for Health Statistics, more and more U.S. women are delaying having children.   Read Summary >

A new study has found that the compounds that make up a woman's birth control pill can influence her risk for developing blood clots, and this makes some pills safer than others.   Read Summary >

New research published in the journal BMC Psychiatry has found that gays, lesbians, and bisexuals are more than twice as likely to seek treatment for substance abuse or mental health problems than heterosexuals.   Read Summary >

A new Web site called Patient Central is trying to help people choose their doctor by giving patients surveys about their experiences with physicians and then posting the results.   Read Summary >

According to new research, people who have healed genital herpes sores are at a higher risk of contracting the HIV virus.   Read Summary >

Men who define themselves as being "macho" are less likely to go to the doctor than other men, a new study has found.   Read Summary >

In this article, novelist and screenwriter Nora Ephron gives 11 ways couples can help maintain a strong marriage while dealing with the duties of parenting.   Read Summary >

According to new research, people who experience the end of a marriage--either through divorce or widowhood--are more likely to have chronic health problems than people who stay married.   Read Summary >

Young women with early-stage ovarian cancer can preserve fertility by keeping at least one ovary or the uterus without increasing the risk of dying from the disease, a new study finds.   Read More >

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The American Psychological Association has passed a resolution declaring that mental health professionals should not tell gay clients that they can become straight through therapy or other treatments.   Read Summary >

A nightcap while you're pregnant may disturb your child's sleep later on. A new study found alcohol consumption during pregnancy and small body size at birth predict poorer sleep and higher risk of sleep disturbances in 8-year-old children born at term. The importance of these findings cannot be underestimated, experts say, as poor sleep and sleep disturbances in children are associated with obesity, depressive symptoms, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and poor neurobehavioral functioning.   According to principal investigator Katri R?ikk?nen, PhD, in the department of psychology at the University of Helsinki, Finland, even low levels of weekly prenatal exposure to alcohol have adverse effects on sleep quantity and quality during childhood.   Read More >

Almost half a million babies are born too early in the United States every year and the cost of caring for them can reach into the millions of dollars. Now a tool used to help adults with sleep apnea is helping preemies breathe easier. Some doctors say the low-cost solution may be the best weapon in the fight for survival.   Read More >

British researchers have found that blocking a protein involved with inflammation may help prevent premature labor.   Read Summary >

A new study has found that inducing labor at 37 weeks helps reduce risks for mothers with hypertension and mild preeclampasia.   Read Summary >

New research suggests that women who are prone to the common vaginal infection known as bacterial vaginosis may be more successful at fighting the condition if they take either oral or injected birth contraceptives.   Read Summary >

Scientists say the fact that the HIV virus was able to be transmitted to a West African woman means it is continuing to mutate.   Read Summary >

New research has added to the evidence that the age that teen girls should begin getting pap tests to screen for cervical cancer should be raised.   Read Summary >

British researchers say a simple urine test could reduce men's risk of persistent chlamydia infection and the likelihood they will transmit the condition to their sexual partners.   Read Summary >

The H1N1 swine flu virus appears to be particularly dangerous to pregnant women, and this danger should vault that group to the top of the list of people who receive the vaccination once it's available, experts say.   Read Summary >

Statistics show that the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), a lobbying group that represents 32 brandname drug companies, and its member companies have spent $40 million lobbying Congress as the lawmakers work to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system.   Read Summary >

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says there will be no vote on healthcare reform before Congress takes its August break, a move that would go against President Obama's announced timetable for its vote.   Read Summary >

A landmark study in Uganda has found that male circumcision may actually improve a woman's sexual satisfaction.   Read Summary >

According to new research, starting HIV antiviral treatment as soon as possible after diagnosis should be the standard of care for treating the condition--even for people in poorer countries where cost is a barrier to treatment.   Read Summary >

A reader asks experts if it's normal for her and her boyfriend's "makeup sex" to be so satisfying.   Read Summary >

Officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say recent trends suggest teens are reversing the positive changes in sexual behavior seen in previous studies.   Read Summary >

A study of HIV-infected men in Uganda has found that circumcision doesn't protect their female partners from contracting the virus.   Read Summary >

New research suggests that depression during pregnancy can be risky for the mother's unborn baby.   Read Summary >

Group B Streptococcus (GBS), a bacterial pathogen that causes sepsis and meningitis in newborn infants, is able to shut down immune cells in order to promote its own survival, according to researchers at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine and the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Their study offers insight that may lead to new medical therapies for invasive infectious diseases that affect nearly 3,500 newborns in the United States each year.   Read More >

Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives want to define health care as a right and a responsibility for all Americans.   Read Summary >

Scientists say they have found a way to create viable sperm from stem cells, a discovery that could offer hope to men who suffer from infertility.   Read Summary >

Researchers say people who use condoms regularly reduce their risk of contracting genital herpes by 30 percent.   Read Summary >

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a single-dose version of the Plan B emergency contraceptive medication.   Read Summary >

Experts say simply asking a new sexual partner about sexually transmitted diseases isn't enough to get the whole picture about his or her exposure to STDs--or your risks of contracting them.   Read Summary >

Results from a new study show that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is highly effective at preventing the precancerous lesions that can lead to cervical cancer.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, HIV patients who are receiving highly active anti-retroviral therapy have arteries that are as stiff as healthy patients who have high blood pressure.   Read Summary >

Results from a new study suggest that sexual fulfillment isn't about having a perfect body or the right technique, but more about such factors as presence, connection, and erotic intimacy.   Read Summary >

Investigators say men who want to compete professionally at cycling should consider freezing their sperm before starting their careers in order to avoid fertility problems later in life.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, depression may play a role in why black women are twice as likely to give birth prematurely as white women.   Read Summary >

New research suggests that depression in both fathers and mothers can contribute to crying and colic in infants.   Read Summary >

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According to Kaiser Health News, the hospital industry is about to agree to accept federal funding cuts of $150 billion to $170 billion over the next decade to help pay for efforts to reform the national healthcare system.   Read Summary >

Men can produce healthier sperm and improve their fertility by having daily sex, an Australian study has found.   Read Summary >

Two new studies suggest that new methods of preserving and transplanting ovaries may improve older women's chances of conceiving.   Read Summary >

Officials with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say too few Americans are getting tested for the virus that causes AIDS early in the disease's progression, and these late diagnoses are causing patients to miss the benefits of early treatment.   Read Summary >

According to a new survey, 70 percent of women have suffered some sort of sexual health issue, and about one-fourth of them say they are "very concerned" about it.   Read Summary >

A health reporter debunks 11 myths about your health, and some of them truths may be surprising.   Read Summary >

New research published in the journal Pediatrics has found that 15 percent of teenagers think they'll die before age 35, and this belief is linked strongly with risky behavior among these young people.   Read Summary >

Researchers found that placing teen girls with a history of juvenile delinquency in specialized foster-care programs kept them from getting pregnant.   Read Summary >

How can a woman know if what she's experiencing with her menstrual cycle is normal, or if it's something that may signal a problem?   Read Summary >

Data from a new report has found that 80 percent of U.S. HIV/AiDS cases are concentrated in just 20 percent of counties that are typically comprised of gay, Latino, and other minority populations.   Read Summary >

U.S. drugmakers have agreed to pay out $80 million in discounts to seniors over the next decade in an effort to help pay for President Obama's healthcare reform plan.   Read Summary >

A health reporter answers some of the most commonly asked questions about healthcare reform to help you understand this process as it moves through Congress.   Read Summary >

A health reporter talks to Dr. Denise A. Donnelly, a sociology professor who has studied sexless marriages, to find out why the sexual component of some marriages disappears.   Read Summary >

Experts debunk 10 myths about safe sex, including whether STDs can be caught from toilet seats, and whether sex during a menstrual cycle helps protect against STDs.   Read Summary >

Spanish researchers have found that men who eat healthier diets may also have healthier sperm.   Read Summary >

President Obama told members of the American Medical Association (AMA) that imposing limits on medical malpractice lawsuits may be a "necessary part" of healthcare reform.   Read Summary >

Most new mothers who have multiple sclerosis can safely breastfeed their babies without upping their risk of a disease relapse, a new study suggests, but experts caution the decision must be made on a case-by-case basis.   Read Summary >

Online buddies, office "spouses," close friends--at what point do these emotional attachments turn into emotional "affairs?"   Read Summary >

Experts say pregnant women shouldn't ignore every skin change they observe during pregnancy, since melanoma is common during women's childbearing years.   Read Summary >

Treating men to a burst of bright light for thirty minutes every morning may help improve sexual dysfunction, a new study suggests.   Read Summary >

Women who take vitamin supplements both before and during their pregnancy appear to reduce their risk of having a miscarriage, new research suggests.   Read Summary >

Cornell University researchers say a newly developed vaginal ring may help inhibit the transmission of the HIV virus that causes AIDS.   Read Summary >

A reporter gives three lifestyle changes you can make to help your sex drive.   Read Summary >

The makers of an at-home, over-the-counter test say their product can tell an expectant mother if her baby is a boy or a girl as soon as 10 weeks after conception.   Read Summary >

Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers not to use Clarcon skin sanitizers and skin protectants because they may be contaminated with a bacteria that could make users sick.   Read Summary >

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Officials with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have released a list of two dozen drugs that it is in the early stages of reviewing for possible safety problems.   Read Summary >

More than half of the psoriasis patients in a new study tested positive for the human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8), a finding that suggests the virus may play a role in the development of the disease.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, uninfected women aged 24 to 45 still may benefit from the HPV vaccine.   Read Summary >

Is it the eight children, the attention, or something experienced by all couples that's causing the stars of Jon & Kate Plus Eight's relationship stress?   Read Summary >

Many young men who experience impotence or premature ejaculation attribute it to nervousness or intoxication, but a new study suggests it may be a genetic problem.   Read Summary >

Researchers have found that teenage girls who choose provocative representations of themselves for their online personas are more likely to be approached sexually and to meet the people who approach them.   Read Summary >

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Prescription drug advertisements have drawn fire for portraying healthy-looking, smiling patients while explaining benefits, and then rushing through or providing distractions when required risk information is given.   Read Summary >

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According to U.S. researchers, acyclovir, a drug that suppresses herpes simplex virus-2, does not reduce HIV risk when taken by people infected by HIV and herpes.   Read Summary >

According to statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40 percent of new mothers aren't married.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, fathers become more motivated to intervene and keep kids safe once teens start having sex.   Read Summary >

The survey's findings may lead to new pregnancy prevention tactics, researchers say.   Read Summary >

Women who are better able to monitor their own and others' feelings and emotions get more pleasure from sex, a new study suggests.   Read Summary >

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But the new study also suggests that infants' sleep disturbances are reversible with behavioral, environmental changes.   Read Summary >

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Older adults who are able to read, understand, and use health and medical information are happier, new research suggests.   Read Summary >

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that it is requiring manufacturers of two prescription topical testosterone gels, AndroGel and Testim, to include a boxed warning on the products’ labels after receiving reports of adverse effects in children accidentally exposed to the drugs.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, the herpes drug Zovirax may work against HIV in tissues that are infected with the herpes virus.   Read Summary >

Testosterone injections for men helped prevent pregnancy in a new study, but the possible alternative to current birth control methods needs more study, experts say.   Read Summary >

A new study suggests that kids are less likely to separate reality from fiction if they're exposed to adult-themed shows as children.   Read Summary >

In this article, a reporter talks about five well-intentioned dating habits that can easily go too far.   Read Summary >

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled the male sexual supplement Libimax over concerns about one of its ingredients.   Read Summary >

Addiction experts say more and more women are seeking help for Internet addiction, many of them new mothers who are addicted to blogs, message boards, and Web sites.   Read Summary >

The procedure also does not impair sexual function, new research suggests, and it may prevent men from penile injury as well.   Read Summary >

A health reporter talks to scientists who are doing studies on how "reinventing date night" can affect the brain and boost romance in even long-term couples.   Read Summary >

Following the packaging instructions on tampons is one way to protect against the dangerous condition.   Read Summary >

Canada became the third country to confirm human cases of swine flu Sunday as other nations considered wider measures to curb the spread of the virus.   Read Summary >

Officials in the Obama administration are seeking to reassure an edgy public about a potential swine flu outbreak, stressing the need for patience and preparedness, not panic.   Read Summary >

Reporter Ben Sherwood offers this list of three ways you can protect yourself from the swine flu virus.   Read Summary >

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it will permit the sale of the so-called "morning-after" pill without a prescription to woman ages 17 years and older.   Read Summary >

Experts offer these suggestions to ease the discomfort of herpes blisters.   Read Summary >

A new small Egyptian study used hormone-antioxidant combination to improve odds of conception.   Read Summary >

A new analysis has found that women who lie down during the first stage of labor may slow the process, while expectant mothers who sit, stand, or walk around may safely bring matters to a quicker conclusion.   Read Summary >

But experts say the results from a new small study are no reason to stop taking birth control pills.   Read Summary >

A student has heard that a vaccine for herpes will be available in 2009 or 2010 and wonders if this will ever be a reality.   Read Summary >

Breastfeeding brings mothers cardiovascular benefits decades later, a new study suggests.   Read Summary >

Scientists say the prospect of a male contraceptive comes from a discovery of a gene mutation affecting infertility.   Read Summary >

Many women experience diminished or absent sexual desire after menopause, and many also are reluctant to ask their doctors about this issue, believing it to be a natural part of aging.   Read Summary >

Children appear to accelerate the decline of marital happiness and boost depression rates, new research suggests.   Read Summary >

The fruit, combined with contraceptive pill and a genetic mutation, almost cost woman her leg, doctors say.   Read Summary >

But doctors differ on degree of peril, saying genetics likely a key player in the development of the autoimmune disease.   Read Summary >

Hopkins researchers also found that few new moms seek help for their depression symptoms.   Read Summary >

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A new study has found that VP16 is the molecular key that unlocks the virus from its latent state.   Read Summary >

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Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers not to eat any products containing pistachios because the nuts may be contaminated with salmonella.   Read Summary >

The current epidemic of childhood obesity could start when some babies are just six months old.   Read More >

Women who use oral contraceptives may have an increased risk of asthma—particularly if they are overweight, a new study has found.   Read Summary >

A health reporter talks to experts about how you can navigate the "minefield" of choosing a private health plan.   Read Summary >

Study finds procedure dramatically reduces transmission of herpes, human papillomavirus.   Read Summary >

Doctors say the expense of raising another child may be driving the trend.   Read Summary >

A U.S. District Court judge has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revisit a decision to limit access to the "morning-after" non-prescription contraceptive pill to women ages 18 years and older.   Read Summary >

The new female condom protects against pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease.   Read Summary >

The virus associated with most cases of cervical cancer.   Read Summary >

Kisspeptin spurs healthy ovulation, researchers explain.   Read Summary >

Divorce, job loss, alcoholism, automobile accidents, and sexually transmitted diseases are likely to be the negative consequences of the disease, says Dr. David W. Goodman.   Read Summary >

Headaches should be seen as indicator of other problems, expert says.   Read Summary >

Too many choices along with confusing options are throwing up roadblocks to making the smartest decision, report says.   Read Summary >

Sexting involves sending or posting nude or seminude photos via email, cell phone, or the Internet, and it can have serious consquences for people who are underage.   Read Summary >

A reporter answers some of the most common questions about how healthcare reform may--or may not--change the way you manage your health.   Read Summary >

Obese men have worse sex lives, a new study finds, but researchers say gastric bypass can help restore function and sexual quality of life.   Read Summary >

WHO officials say one reason behind the climb in rates may be a misconception that HIV is a young person's disease and is not a reason for concern among older adults.   Read Summary >

A jury in Palm Springs, California has awarded nearly $7 million in damages to a woman who was infected with herpes by a man who did not tell her he had the condition.   Read Summary >

A new British study has found that Intrinsa--a patch designed to treat sexual dysfunction in women--may not work, and it may have safety concerns as well.   Read Summary >

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Bristol Palin, the daughter of former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin, has spoken out against teenage pregnancy, but says her famous mother's advocacy of abstinence education is "not realistic."   Read Summary >

According to new research, the areas in men's brains that are associated with handling tools and the intention to perform actions light up when viewing images of women in bikinis.   Read Summary >

Measuring hormone could find three-fourths of women at risk, study claims.   Read Summary >

Despite viewing the shot as a "wise choice," just 1 in 4 are protected, survey finds.   Read Summary >

Researchers have found that women who have lower levels of sexual desire--often as a result of menopause--are more likely to be depressed and to suffer conditions such as back pain and memory problems than women who report higher levels of desire.   Read Summary >

If you're one of the millions of Americans who is living without health insurance, experts say there are things you can do to gain or regain health coverage.   Read Summary >

Researchers have found that many teens are unaware that some STDs can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease in women, which can doom their chances of having a baby later in life.   Read Summary >

Researchers at the University of Florida are researching a treatment that may help prevent the recurrence of herpes.   Read Summary >

A recent episode of a primetime television show sparked interest in a particularly odd medical malady—a penis fracture.   Read Summary >

Though movies and television shows make having a heart attack during sex seem like a common occurrence, the odds of literally succumbing to passion are quite low, experts say.   Read Summary >

British researchers have found that the more sexually active a man is in his 20s and 30s, the higher his risk for developing prostate cancer.   Read Summary >

As people cut healthcare spending to make their monthly bills, experts say there are some health-related expenses that you can't afford to skip.   Read Summary >

Experts say Americans eat 700 million pounds of peanut butter every year, which is complicating the recall effort.   Read Summary >

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to healthcare providers and consumers about serious and life-threatening risks associated with improper use of prescription and over-the-counter topical anesthetics.   Read Summary >

The 19-item checklist includes such basic steps as having the doctors and nurses introduce themselves, ensuring that adequate blood is on hand, and making certain that all equipment needed is present.   Read Summary >

This article contains a list of the products voluntarily recalled by the Kellogg Co. because they could be contaminated with salmonella from a Georgia peanut processing facility.   Read Summary >

Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers to avoid eating all products that contain peanut butter or peanut butter paste, except for jarred peanut butter.   Read Summary >

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A new report shows there is a high burden of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in the United States, especially among women and racial minorities.   Read More >

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The move, which has been opposed by pharmaceutical industry critics, allows drugmakers to distribute medical journal articles that describe unapproved uses for drugs.   Read Summary >

Physician and health and science reporter David Brown discusses how President-elect Obama's promise to reform the U.S. healthcare system is going to be more difficult than many imagine.   Read Summary >

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New research suggests that the way parents or guardians respond to a young person's sexual orientation can have a profound impact on his or her mental health later in life.   Read Summary >

According to new research, teens who take virginity pledges are just as likely to have sex as teens who don't make such promises.   Read Summary >

A reporter picks the top six health stories of 2008, including stem cell research, autism, and health care reform.   Read Summary >

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Under a new controversial pilot program, some pharmacies in the United Kingdom will begin offering birth control pills without a prescription in 2009.   Read Summary >

Researchers say many young people may engage in anal sex for the wrong reasons--to please a partner, to have sex without the risk of pregnancy, or to preserve their "virginity pledges."   Read Summary >

Researchers at the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University have found that many women's feelings of sexual satisfaction are affected by the kind of contraception they use.   Read Summary >

Experts say that while sex addiction may make for titillating television and fodder for jokes, it's anything but comical for people suffer from it.   Read Summary >

The discovery of new protein biomarkers in the blood may help doctors detect two dangerous forms of malaria earlier.   Read More >

Doctors have noticed that the incidence of birthmarks known as infantile hemangiomas has grown in recent years, and new research suggests that low birth weight is a leading cause.   Read Summary >

A report from the Johns Hopkins Children's Center has found that teenage girls who are treated for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) have a higher risk of developing sexually transmitted infections, often within weeks or months after they are first treated.   Read Summary >

A reader who describes her sex life as "great" asks Dr. Gail Saltz what she can do to overcome her orgasm difficulties.   Read Summary >

A new drug called bavituximab has shown promise in providing scientists with a new strategy for fighting a number of viral illnesses, Texas researchers say.   Read Summary >

A new study has found that women who don't know they have the genital herpes virus may be unknowingly spreading the virus to others and helping boost the rate of the herpes epidemic.   Read Summary >

Bariatric surgery may benefit moms and their babies both before and during pregnancy, researchers say.   Read Summary >

New insight into what happens to the uterus muscles during pregnancy may offer a therapy for preterm labor, the most serious complication of pregnancy in developing countries.   Read More >

What's considered a mild birth defect in baby boys can lead to big problems later in life. However, new findings may help doctors identify and treat the condition earlier.   Read More >

A fall birthday might make kids oldest in their class at school, but it could also make them more likely to develop asthma.   Read More >

Undergoing bariatric weight loss surgery before becoming pregnant may be the healthiest decision for both mother and baby.   Read More >

A new study has found that getting circumcised as an adult does not lead to erectile dysfunction.   Read Summary >

Massachusetts General Hospital researchers have found that 43 percent of women suffer from such sexual dysfunction (SD) issues as painful intercourse, loss of desire, decreased sexual arousal, or lack of orgasm.   Read Summary >

Researchers say that alcohol counseling must be part of sex education so that young people realize how vulnerable they are to poor sexual health if they mix alcohol with sex.   Read Summary >

This remarkable operation may offer hope to millions of women who experience early menopause or who are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy, but experts worry it raises ethical concerns as well.   Read Summary >

Women who gained more than 40 pounds during their pregnancy put themselves and their babies at risk for health complications.   Read Summary >

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Mothers who eat a high-fat diet during pregnancy may increase the likelihood of their child being overweight.   Read More >

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A simple shift in your baby's vaccination schedule may protect him or her from an increasingly dangerous disease.   Read More >

Chronic migraines can be a difficult to live with, but there may be at least one positive aspect of the condition: women who suffer from migraines have a significantly lower risk of breast cancer.   Read More >

The type of TV shows a teen watches may increase the likelihood that he or she will subsequently be involved in a pregnancy.   Read More >

New research suggests using insulin to control the blood sugar of low-birth-weight infants is not worth the risks.   Read More >

There may be a behavioral reason to explain why breastfeeding can lower the risk of obesity later in life.   Read More >

The goal of the National Children's Study is to allow investigators to have a better understanding of a wide range of children's health issues.   Read Summary >

The most effective way to protect newborn babies from the flu virus may be to vaccinate new mothers and other family members while they're in the hospital for the birth of the baby.   Read More >

Swedish researchers have found that women can halve their risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by breastfeeding for a year or longer.   Read Summary >

Vitamin D grows healthy bones and keeps them strong -- and new guidelines suggest your child may need double the amount he or she currently receives.   Read More >

A new study reveals low birth weight as the most significant factor for the development of common birthmarks called hemangiomas.   Read More >

A polio vaccine that targets just one strain of the virus may offer more protection than the older, more comprehensive vaccine, new research shows.   Read More >

A mother who has a diet rich in folate, an important prenatal supplement, could increase the chance that her infant will suffer from asthma after birth, according to a new Duke University study.   Read More >

Women who suffer from pregnancy complications caused by a condition known as antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) may be able to reduce their risk of having a miscarriage by taking cholesterol-lowering statins   Read Summary >

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In this article from the British site Telegraph.co.uk, three women who have genital herpes and other STDs talk about their dating experiences.   Read Summary >

Which medications and foods are safe for reflux sufferers to use during pregnancy?   Read Summary >

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The virus, herpes gladiatorum, is a form of the herpes virus that is passed through broken skin.   Read Summary >

Key is to control symptoms, avoid attacks   Read More >

The World Health Organization estimates that 28 percent of the world's women will be infected with genital herpes by age 49.   Read Summary >

It may not be a good idea if you have certain risk factors   Read More >

A reporter has compiled six Web sites that may help you save money on such health care expenses as dental work, prescriptions, and contact lenses.   Read Summary >

New research suggests that the 1-day genital herpes drug Famvir is as effective as the 3-day herpes drug Valtrex.   Read Summary >

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A U.S. company has been given British approval to start a clinical trial of a vaccine for genital herpes.   Read Summary >

A reader asks Joe and Teresa Graedon of The People's Pharmacy if the herpes drug Valtrex can be used to prevent the infection if a person has contact with someone who has genital herpes.   Read Summary >

U.S. researchers say that a cheap, generic drug usually used to treat genital herpes may help control the AIDS virus in people who are infected with both viruses.   Read Summary >

What's needed in your diet, and what you should avoid   Read More >

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A new study published in the journal Pediatrics has found that asking new mothers three simple questions is just as good as conventional screening for identifying postpartum depression.   Read Summary >

Your age at menopause and your breastfeeding practices can influence your risk of developing certain types of breast cancer, according to a new study.   Read More >

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Pregnant women and young children should be especially cautious   Read More >

Suggestions for more comfortable rest   Read More >

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Take good care of yourself during pregnancy   Read More >

Signs that it may not be the real thing   Read More >

Women who have diabetes before getting pregnant are three to four times more likely to have a baby with birth defects, a new study suggests.   Read Summary >

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The term "preconception care" refers to a set of health interventions that can improve the chances of a woman getting pregnant, having a healthy pregnancy, and delivering a healthy baby.   Read Summary >

Babies who are exposed to their mother's obesity and diabetes while in the womb have a higher chance of developing Type 2 diabetes in their teens, new research suggests.   Read Summary >

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About 250 pregnant women in the United States each year suffer a heart attack, and experts say mortality can be high among these women because a diagnosis of heart problems is often missed or delayed.   Read Summary >

It's been suggested that pregnant women or those who've recently given birth have a higher risk of developing mental health problems, but new research suggests this may not be true.   Read Summary >

A new study has found that pregnant women who suffer an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) relapse while pregnant may affect the birth outcomes of their child.   Read Summary >

Canadian researchers say women can safely use antidepressants during their first trimester without fearing the drugs will increase their babies' risk of birth defects.   Read Summary >

Women due to give birth in winter should use a sun lamp during the final three months of pregnancy to protect their child from osteoporosis in later life, doctors have suggested.   Read Summary >

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Victoria Tapia, then 19, was having a �perfect pregnancy� at 29 weeks until one morning she no longer felt the fetus moving. An ultrasound confirmed that it had died in utero.   Read Summary >

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In a recent study, women who'd given birth to boys had higher rates of postpartum depression and lower overall quality-of-life scores than women who'd had girls.   Read Summary >

Women who suffer an extremely stressful event during their first trimester have a higher risk of having a child with schizophrenia, researchers say.   Read Summary >

Experts say pregnant women should limit caffeine to one cup of coffee per day.   Read Summary >

Researchers say the key may be the anti-inflammatory effect of healthy food.   Read Summary >

Stopping mood-stabilizing medications suddenly appears to put women at risk for recurrence of bipolar symptoms, researchers say.   Read Summary >

Chemicals could reduce the number of eggs by as much as two thirds, experts say.   Read Summary >

The virus is not the culprit, researchers say, but rather an immune response to the flu that causes the increased risk.   Read Summary >

The consequences of depression can be devastating to the mother, her baby and her entire family, according to a new report.   Read Summary >

Physicians are not adequately advising women about medications that might be risky during pregnancy, according to a new study.   Read Summary >

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine says that establishing good sleep habits can increase a woman's chance for a healthy, full-term baby.   Read Summary >

But being treated for the condition appears to remove the risk.   Read Summary >

Researchers say nicotine in cigarette smoke affects fetal brain development and causes behavioral and emotional problems later in life.   Read Summary >

A new study connects smoking while pregnant with an increase in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder problems in high-risk children.   Read Summary >

Researchers say it does, and they may have discovered why.   Read Summary >

Hormone changes during pregnancy can increase the chance for migraine and sensitivity to light.   Read Summary >

Researchers found that the risk for a severe type of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder increased significantly when the child was exposed to prenatal smoke and had genes linked to ADHD.   Read Summary >

Domestic abuse, serious arguments could harm the fetal brain, research suggests.   Read Summary >

IBD doubles the risk of birth defects, premature birth, and low birth weight.   Read Summary >

A review of the use of popular GERD medications by pregnancy women.   Read Summary >

Risks do not necessarily outweigh benefits of antidepressant for mother, say researchers.   Read Summary >