Medical research
Spinning semen provides a measurement of fertility
The maths of collective behavior has provided a new technique for selecting the best semen for artificial insemination in livestock.
Oct 14, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Zika virus persisted in man's semen for two months: report
A man in Britain who was infected with Zika while traveling to the Cook Islands showed evidence of the mosquito-borne virus in his semen for two months, health officials said Friday.
Feb 12, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Male infertility might signal higher odds of testicular cancer
(HealthDay)—Men with reduced fertility could be at increased risk for testicular cancer, according to a new study.
Nov 16, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sperm can carry Ebola for 82 days: WHO
Sperm can carry the Ebola virus for at least 82 days, the World Health Organization said Friday, urging men recovering from the disease to use condoms for three months after the onset of symptoms.
Nov 28, 2014
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HIV & AIDS
Semen directly impairs effectiveness of microbicides that target HIV
In the fight against HIV, microbicides—chemical compounds that can be applied topically to the female genital tract to protect against sexually transmitted infections—have been touted as an effective alternative to condoms. ...
Nov 12, 2014
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Health
Stress degrades sperm quality
Psychological stress is harmful to sperm and semen quality, affecting its concentration, appearance, and ability to fertilize an egg, according to a study led by researchers Columbia University's Mailman School of Public ...
May 29, 2014
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Health
TV viewing, exercise habits may significantly affect sperm count
Men's sperm quality may be significantly affected by their levels of physical activity, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). They found that healthy young men who were sedentary, ...
Feb 4, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Virus that causes COVID-19 can remain in sperm for 110 days after infection
Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have shown for the first time that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can remain in the sperm of patients for up to 90 days after hospital discharge and ...
Jun 4, 2024
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Medical research
Study finds association between frequent mobile phone use and semen quality
Does electromagnetic radiation emitted by mobile phones affect semen quality? While various environmental and lifestyle factors have been proposed to explain the decline in semen quality observed over the last fifty years, ...
Nov 1, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Men experience a long-term drop in semen quality after COVID infection, research finds
More than three months after suffering from mild COVID infection, men have lower sperm concentrations and fewer sperm that are able to swim, according to new findings presented at the 39th annual meeting of the European Society ...
Jun 26, 2023
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