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Ideal body size identified

(Medical Xpress)—The ideal male and female bodies according to each of the sexes have been identified by researchers at Newcastle University using a special 3D design programme. The findings, published today in the journ ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Dec 03, 2012 | popularity 2.4 / 5 (8) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Men and women explore the visual world differently

Everyone knows that men and women tend to hold different views on certain things. However, new research by scientists from the University of Bristol and published in PLoS ONE indicates that this may literally be the case. ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 30, 2012 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (5) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Caution still advised despite ever-improving HIV drugs

Combination therapies for AIDS are becoming increasingly effective, but they cannot protect against other sexually transmitted illnesses. It is unsafe for patients taking antiretroviral drugs to stop using ...

HIV & AIDS created Nov 30, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Supplements of red wine antioxidant don't help obese men

(HealthDay)—Despite showing early promise in some animal studies, supplements of resveratrol, an antioxidant found aplenty in red wine, did not improve insulin sensitivity or heart health in obese men, ...

Diabetes created Nov 28, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Men with belly fat at risk for osteoporosis

Visceral, or deep belly, obesity is a risk factor for bone loss and decreased bone strength in men, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 28, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Most HIV-positive US youth don't know they're sick, study finds

More than a quarter of new HIV infections in the United States strike young people aged 13 to 24 and 60 percent of those don't know they're sick, health officials said Tuesday.

HIV & AIDS created Nov 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

CDC: HIV spread high in young gay males

(AP)—Health officials say 1 in 5 new HIV infections occur in a tiny segment of the population—young men who are gay or bisexual.

HIV & AIDS created Nov 27, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

A soft drink a day raises prostate cancer risk, study finds

Men who drink one normal-sized soft drink per day are at greater risk of getting more aggressive forms of prostate cancer, according to a Swedish study released Monday.

Cancer created Nov 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Did you see that? How could you miss it?

You may have received CPR training some time ago, but would you remember the proper technique in an emergency? Would you know what to do in the event of an earthquake or a fire? A new UCLA psychology study ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 26, 2012 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Homophobia in sport: Sporting identity, authoritarian aggression, and social dominance

Homophobia exists in many areas of life. It also seems to be particularly entrenched in sport, exercise and physical education (PE) settings of all kinds. But why is this the case?

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 20, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 5

Testosterone gel fails to boost Viagra's effects

(HealthDay)—Men who have erectile dysfunction and low testosterone may get no extra benefit from adding the hormone to their Viagra prescription, a new study suggests.

Medical research created Nov 19, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Bad air means bad news for seniors' brainpower

Living in areas of high air pollution can lead to decreased cognitive function in older adults, according to new research presented in San Diego at The Gerontological Society of America's 65th Annual Scientific Meeting.

Health created Nov 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Genetic variation may modify associations between low vitamin D levels and adverse health outcomes

Findings from a study suggest that certain variations in vitamin D metabolism genes may modify the association of low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations with health outcomes such as hip fracture, heart attack, cancer, ...

Health created Nov 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study: Rheumatoid arthritis plus depression may be deadly

(HealthDay)—People with rheumatoid arthritis have higher-than-normal rates of depression, which could increase their risk of death, according to a new study.

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Nov 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Good quality of life for couples who adopt

Couples who adopt after unsuccessful IVF treatment have a better quality of life than both childless couples and couples without fertility problems, reveals a study from the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Nov 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0