News tagged with sexual problems


Parkinson's discovery could lead to earlier diagnosis

(Medical Xpress)—A new study could help earlier diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, after a Malaysian researcher working for Newcastle University in the UK identified that even early in the disease people experience symptoms.

Parkinson's & Movement disorders created Apr 18, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Physical and sexual assault linked to increased suicide risk in military

According to results of a new study by researchers at the University of Utah, military personnel experience increased risk of suicidal thoughts or actions if they were the victims of physical or violent sexual assault as ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 18, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Parkinson's can lead to anxiety and other non-motor symptoms, even early on

While movement problems are the main symptom of Parkinson's disease, a new study shows that even early in the course of disease people frequently experience many non-motor symptoms such as drooling, anxiety and constipation. ...

Parkinson's & Movement disorders created Jan 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study shows spanking boosts odds of mental illness

People who were hit or spanked as children face higher odds of mental ailments as adults, including mood and anxiety disorders and problems with alcohol and drug abuse, researchers said Monday.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jul 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Severe gum disease, impotence may be linked

(HealthDay) -- Men with severe gum disease, known as periodontitis, are at greater risk for impotence, according to a new study that finds young men and the elderly at particular risk.

Dentistry created May 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Boys who mature rapidly have more depression

(Medical Xpress) -- Boys who reach sexual maturity more rapidly than their peers have more problems getting along with others their age and are at a higher risk for depression, according to a Cornell study published in Developmental Ps ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

What we don't talk about when we don't talk about sex

How often does your doctor ask about your sexual life? Unfortunately, the answer may be: not often enough. Leaving the subject off the check-up checklist could mean missing an important link to overall wellness.

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Mar 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Fragmented sleep, fragmented mind: A new theory of sleep disruption and dissociation

(Medical Xpress) -- Scientific research has shed new light on dissociative symptoms and dissociative identity disorder, formerly known as multiple personality disorder. This condition seems to arise most often when a vulnerable ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 14, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

40 percent of youths attempting suicide make first attempt before high school

Thoughts about killing oneself and engaging in suicidal behavior may begin much younger than previously thought. While about one of nine youths attempt suicide by the time they graduate from high school, new findings reveal ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 28, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Faster progress through puberty linked to behavior problems

(Medical Xpress) -- Children who go through puberty at a faster rate are more likely to act out and to suffer from anxiety and depression, according to a study by researchers at Penn State, Duke University and the University ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 01, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

When a man's partner is too close to his friends, his sex life may suffer

Researchers have found a potential new source for sexual problems among middle-aged and older men: the relationships between their female partners and the men's closest friends.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Aug 08, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Sleep loss lowers testosterone in healthy young men

Cutting back on sleep drastically reduces a healthy young man's testosterone levels, according to a study published in the June 1 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

Health created May 31, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Sex lives often an overlooked casualty of traumatic brain injury

(HealthDay)—For the more than 3 million Americans living with traumatic brain injury, there is often an unspoken problem: Many suffer from sexual dysfunction, something that is easily overlooked as patients ...

Neuroscience created Apr 29, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Bisexual men on the 'down low' run risk for poor mental health

Bisexual men are less likely to disclose and more likely to conceal their sexual orientation than gay men. In the first study to look at the mental health of this population, researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 02, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Dating violence in teen years can have lasting impact

(HealthDay)—Teenagers who experience dating violence could be more likely to get involved in violent relationships and have health problems as young adults, a new study suggests.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Dec 10, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1