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July 19, 2016

Is wearing skimpy underwear bad for you?

Thanks to someone deciding at some point that panty lines are an unforgivable sin, a lot of us ladies are walking around with our underwear up our asses—on purpose!

July 19, 2016

Hormone therapy has no effect on verbal memory after menopause, study suggests

Although millions of American women use hormone therapy, some of its effects are uncertain due to previous mixed results and insufficient research.

July 19, 2016

'Dense breast' definition varies widely

Radiologists don't agree on what qualifies as "dense breasts," according to a new study.

July 19, 2016

What sex therapists are really thinking

Have you ever wondered what happens in a sex therapist’s office?

July 19, 2016

Drugs almost eliminate risk of sex with HIV positive partner, African study shows

A daily dose of anti-HIV medication almost eradicates the risk of infection for people in a relationship with an HIV positive partner, a study showed on Tuesday, raising hopes of reducing HIV rates among one of Africa's highest risk groups.

July 19, 2016

Women on osteoporosis drugs still need bone density screenings

Women with osteoporosis who take drugs to help avoid fractures still need to have their bone density monitored, a Canadian study suggests.

July 19, 2016

Pediatricians encourage sex ed at doc's office, home and school

Children and adolescents should receive age-appropriate and evidence-based education about sex and sexuality from pediatricians, schools, professionals and parents, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

July 15, 2016

CDC collecting semen from men infected with Zika

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is collecting semen samples from men who have been infected with Zika to learn more about the virus’ transmission patterns.

July 15, 2016

New York reports first female-to-male Zika transmission via sex

New York City's health department on Friday reported the first female-to-male transmission of the Zika virus, which is most typically spread by the bite of an infected mosquito.

July 15, 2016

Women may not admit to smoking during pregnancy

Although only about 8 percent of pregnant women in a new U.S. study reported smoking cigarettes, twice as many tested positive for high levels of a chemical that indicates nicotine exposure.