Are feminism and attachment parenting practices compatible?
What kind of mothers do feminists make? According to a new study by Miriam Liss and Mindy Erchull, from the University of Mary Washington in the US, feminist mothers endorse the importance of the time-intensive, hands-on ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 11, 2012 |
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Researchers find alcohol plays no role in disclosing HIV status among Russians
Disclosure of HIV positive serostatus to sexual partners is considered an important public health goal to prevent new infections. Disclosure can motivate sex partners to make informed choices and change behavior through negotiation ...
HIV & AIDS
Jun 11, 2012 |
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New research focuses on teen sexual health in Northern Ireland
Sex education at school is young people's preferred source of information about sex, according to a new report from Queen's University and the University of Ulster.
Health
Jun 11, 2012 |
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Gene link to higher rates of bowel cancer in men
(Medical Xpress) -- Scientists have shown for the first time that one of the sex chromosomes is involved in the development of a cancer that can afflict both genders, according to a Cancer Research UK-funded ...
Cancer
Jun 01, 2012 |
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SHSU professor investigates trends for elderly and crime
While the elderly represent the fastest growing segment of the population, too little is known about the nature and scope of crime impacting this generation. Victoria Titterington of Sam Houston State University is trying ...
Health
May 31, 2012 |
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Who says girls can't compete athletically with boys?
An Indiana University study that looked at performance differences between male and female childhood athletes found little difference in certain age groups, even though boys and girls rarely compete against each other in ...
Health
May 31, 2012 |
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Chile to cover sex change operations
Chile will soon cover sex change surgeries under its public health plan in order to allow citizens of limited means to "recover their true sexual identity," Health Minister Jaime Manalich said.
Other
May 25, 2012 |
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Study finds moderate weight loss reduces levels of sex hormones linked to breast cancer risk
Even a moderate amount of weight loss can significantly reduce levels of circulating estrogens that are associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, according to a study by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research ...
Cancer
May 21, 2012 |
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Troublesome dyspnea during sexual activity is common in COPD patients
Troublesome dyspnea that limits sexual activity is common among older patients with COPD, according to a new study from Denmark.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 21, 2012 |
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Reduced glycerin formulation of tenofovir vaginal gel safe for rectal use
A change in the formulation of tenofovir gel, an anti-HIV gel developed for vaginal use, may make it safer to use in the rectum, suggests a study published online this week in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. In lab ...
HIV & AIDS
May 17, 2012 |
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Collaborative study looks for clues on hard-to-treat breast cancer
Some types of breast cancer can be successfully treated with drugs such as tamoxifen, but treatment for a type of breast cancer more common in young and black women is still limited to radiation and general chemotherapy. ...
Cancer
May 16, 2012 |
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HIV may afflict almost half Asia-Pacific transgenders: UN
Nearly half of transgender people in the Asia-Pacific region could have HIV as poor healthcare and high-risk lifestyles push infection rates to "critical levels", a UN report said Thursday.
HIV & AIDS
May 16, 2012 |
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Botswana makes new pitch for circumcision in AIDS fight
"Should I, shouldn't I?" That's the question that 31-year-old Kabo Moeti ponders as he waits outside a clinic in a Botswana village, where he's considering getting circumcised.
HIV & AIDS
May 14, 2012 |
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AIDS fight enters new phase with prevention pill
(AP) -- Condoms and other safe-sex practices have accomplished only so much. Now the 30-year battle against AIDS is on the verge of a radical new phase, with the government expected to endorse a once-a-day ...
HIV & AIDS
May 11, 2012 |
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Advocates: HIV prevention pill could save lives
(AP) -- A pill to prevent HIV infection is already being given to some healthy people, but without government approval, it remains out of reach and too costly for many who need it.
HIV & AIDS
May 11, 2012 |
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