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November 6, 2015

Condom shortage hampers India's AIDS fight

Indian sex worker Shaalu is using fewer condoms when she meets her clients in New Delhi - not out of choice, but because a funding crunch and procurement delays in the state-run HIV/AIDS program have disrupted supplies of free condoms.

November 3, 2015

Health care workers at heightened risk of hepatitis C

Health care workers are at higher than average risk of infection with the hepatitis C virus, a research review suggests.

November 2, 2015

Teens' sex talks with parents tied to less risky behavior

Talking about sex with parents, especially moms, can influence teen behavior including condom use, according to a new review.

October 29, 2015

You probably have herpes, the WHO says

Two-thirds of the world's population under 50 have the highly infectious herpes virus that causes cold sores around the mouth, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday, in its first estimate of global prevalence of the disease.

October 29, 2015

5 common myths your doctor may believe

When you ask a doctor a question, you expect an answer backed by the latest science.

October 29, 2015

5 ways drinking beer can boost your performance in the bedroom

Heading out for a few drinks after work today?

October 28, 2015

German-made condoms that claimed to offer multiple orgasms gets in legal trouble

A German condom company whose products’ slogan promised multiple orgasms has withdrawn its claims while a court determines whether the statement constitutes false advertising.

October 28, 2015

Distinctive risk factors tied to sexual assaults at large events

Women who are sexually assaulted at large events like festivals and holiday gatherings are often young, intoxicated and unfamiliar with their attacker, according to a small Canadian study.

October 28, 2015

29 percent of young Americans are some degree of bisexual

Gay, straight, or in between?

October 28, 2015

Boston Scientific ordered to pay $100M in transvaginal mesh trial

A Delaware jury on Thursday ordered Boston Scientific to pay $100 million to a woman who said she was injured by transvaginal mesh, a device that is the subject of more than 25,000 lawsuits against the company.