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STDs November 3, 2016

Fewer millennials wearing condoms, some experts say

Two years ago, Abby Norman was in the heat of the moment with a guy she was casually dating.

Pregnancy November 3, 2016

Infant deaths during home birth often tied to delivery problems

When U.S. babies die during home births, the cause is most often labor and delivery complications, birth defects or infections, a recent study suggests.

Sexual Health November 2, 2016

Palatin female sexual desire drug succeeds in late stage trials

A drug meant to boost the libido of pre-menopausal women distressed by lack of sexual desire met the main goals of a pair of late stage clinical trials, according to initial results released on Tuesday by its developer, Palatin Technologies Inc. Palatin said the experimental drug, bremelanotide, demonstrated statistically significant improvement versus placebo on scales measuring levels of desire and distress in 24-week studies of more than 1,200 women diagnosed with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD).

Zika November 2, 2016

Brazil not expecting another big wave of Zika with onset of summer

Brazilian health officials say they do not expect a second wave of widespread Zika infections similar to that of a year ago, despite warming temperatures causing a rebound in reproduction of the mosquito responsible for transmitting the virus.

Infertility October 28, 2016

Injectable birth control for men holds promise; risks remain

Injecting men with two different hormones every eight weeks suppressed their sperm production enough to act as birth control, according to a new study.

Breast Cancer October 28, 2016

Women unclear about breast density, breast cancer risks

Women are becoming more aware of the term "breast density," but they aren't as familiar with its relation to breast cancer risk or mammograms, according to a small U.S. study.

STDs October 28, 2016

How often do you need to get tested for STDs?

It may be more often than you think.

Pregnancy October 27, 2016

Antidepressants in pregnancy tied to health risks for kids

Children exposed to a common type of antidepressant in the womb may be at an increased risk of complications soon after birth and years later, according to two new studies.

Men's Health October 26, 2016

Prescription testosterone gets new warning

The labels on prescription testosterone will now carry a new warning about the serious health risks that have been linked with abuse of these products

Breast Feeding October 26, 2016

Breastfeeding support helps new moms stick with it, doctors say

Women who want to breastfeed their babies may be more likely to try it and to stick with it when they receive education and support, new U.S. guidelines conclude.

Pregnancy October 25, 2016

Water soak fine for labor but not birth, doctors advise

Water deliveries have no proven benefits for mothers and may lead to serious health problems for babies, U.S. doctors advise.