January 10, 2016 The Pill: 50 Years Later This mothers day, the pill that promised worry-free sex and total sexual control for women celebrates its 50th birthday.
January 8, 2016 Oral contraceptive use early in pregnancy not tied to defects Women who accidentally keep taking oral contraceptives after becoming pregnant shouldn't worry about birth defects, a new study suggests.
January 7, 2016 Men underestimate risk of sexual dysfunction after prostate surgery Men with sexual dysfunction after prostate cancer surgery are often surprised to learn that the surgery had put them at risk for those problems, a new study finds.
January 7, 2016 Brazil cuts vaccine doses as health system under pressure Brazil has cut the number of doses for vaccinations given by the public health service to counter human papillomavirus (HPV) and pneumonia, as Latin America's largest economy looks to reduce health costs in the midst of a deep recession.
January 5, 2016 DHEA vaginal suppository good alternative to estrogen creams A vaginal suppository containing the hormone known as DHEA is a good alternative to estrogen for treating vaginal issues related to menopause, according to a new trial.
January 4, 2016 Infertility treatment not inherently tied to developmental problems Children conceived with assisted reproductive technology have similar early childhood development as other children, after multiple births are taken into account, according to a new study.
January 4, 2016 Earlier first sexual intercourse tied to higher risk of STIs For adolescents, earlier age of sexual initiation is tied to a dramatically higher risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI), according to a new study in South Korea.
January 4, 2016 Men with heart disease don't know risks for erectile dysfunction Few men with heart disease know the condition is a leading cause of erectile dysfunction or understand all of the things they can do to make sexual difficulties less likely, a Polish study suggests.
January 4, 2016 After mastectomy, breast reconstruction may boost body image Women who get breast reconstruction right after a mastectomy may feel this helps improve their body image and overall quality of life, a small U.S. study suggests.
December 29, 2015 Green juice, vodka and sex: Doctors reveal their hangover cures Instead of nursing a vicious hangover in the new year, let the experts nurse you back to health.