Health News Archives

Sleep Apnea May Cause Erectile Dysfunction
Condition may persist, but mouse research shows drug restores oxygen, sexual functioning

Brain ’Master Switch’ May Control Appetite, Fertility
Mouse study shows genetic link to signals telling body when it's full, safe to mate

Abstinence-Only Programs Fall Short of Teens’ Needs
It means different things to youngsters, so sex ed should be added to lineup, study says

Healthy Sex Life Can Extend Into 80s
But past STDs, med use and relationship issues can derail intimacy, study says

More U.S. Women Getting Birth Control Services
But the number receiving reproductive health care services remains flat, survey finds

Commonly Used HIV Infectivity Rate Misses Risks
Wide variety of co-factors affects heterosexual transmission, study finds

New Guidelines Rule Out Prostate Screening for Men Over 75
The hazards outweigh benefits, government task force reports

Risky Sexual Behaviors Decreasing Among U.S. Teens
Condom use increasing, but many blacks, Hispanics, and males not getting message, CDC says

Viagra May Boost Female Libido in Some Cases
Study suggests sildenafil may reduce sexual dysfunction for women taking antidepressants

New Model Allows Testing of Hepatitis C Treatments
Culture lets scientists infect cells with virus from the blood of infected patients