Contraception and castration linked to longer lifespan
Blocking reproduction increases lifespan in both males and females of many different species, a new international University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka-led study has found.
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Reproductive health news
Australian study finds hospitals unprepared for surrogacy births, prompting calls for guidelines
Fewer than 1 in 10 hospitals in New South Wales and Victoria have policies to guide surrogacy births, new research has found, prompting urgent calls from experts for national standards.
Sep 11, 2025
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How pregnancy and breastfeeding enhance local immunity that reduces breast cancer risk
For centuries, physicians observed that nuns, who are celibate, had much higher rates of breast cancer, leading to the theory that pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding might be associated with lower breast cancer risk. ...
Seaweed-based tablet transforms menstrual cups into tools for health tracking
Researchers at McMaster University have developed a new menstrual health product designed to complement and enhance an existing menstrual cup that is safer, easier to use and more environmentally sustainable than current ...
Oct 11, 2025
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Study shows lasting impact of limited sex education on adult relationships
A new Kinsey Institute study has found gaps in sex education can have lasting impacts throughout adulthood, including relationship struggles, lack of confidence, and reduced quality of life.
Oct 11, 2025
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One dose of antibiotic treats early syphilis as well as three doses, clinical trial shows
Researchers have found that a single injection of the antibiotic benzathine penicillin G (BPG) successfully treated early syphilis just as well as the three-injection regimen used by many clinicians in the United States and ...
Sep 3, 2025
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New clinical study shows masturbation can relieve menopause symptoms
Ahead of Menopause Awareness Month, the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University and sexual wellness brand Womanizer released headline results from a groundbreaking clinical study examining how masturbation can affect menopause ...
Sep 30, 2025
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Proof-of-concept study creates functional eggs from human skin cells to treat infertility
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have accomplished a unique proof of concept to treat infertility by turning skin cells into eggs capable of producing early human embryos. The research is published in Nature ...
Sep 30, 2025
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Genital problems? Ancient doctors thought goat's cheese or warm baths could help
Our genitals are such an important and sensitive part of our bodies. So it's not surprising that keeping them healthy was as important in antiquity as it is today.
Oct 13, 2025
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Breast cell changes in motherhood provides clues to breastfeeding difficulties
In a study in mice, researchers have identified genes associated with the dramatic transformation of the mammary gland in pregnancy, breastfeeding, and after breastfeeding as it returns to its resting state.
Sep 9, 2025
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