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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
