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Released: 28-Feb-2024 2:05 PM EST
Q&A: Decline in condom use indicates need for further education, awareness
University of Washington

New research from Steven Goodreau, University of Washington professor of anthropology, shows that condom use has been trending downward among younger gay and bisexual men over the last decade, even when they aren’t taking pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP.

Released: 22-Feb-2024 7:05 PM EST
High school biology textbooks do not provide students with a comprehensive view of the science of sex and gender
New York University

The teaching of science has long generated controversy in the United States—from evolution in the early 20th century to climate change today.

Released: 21-Feb-2024 2:05 PM EST
Long COVID can happen to anyone. Keep up with the latest research on Long COVID on Newswise
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Stay informed! These are the latest research articles on "Long COVID" from the Coronavirus News Source on Newswise.

Newswise: Bar-Ilan University researchers produce “laboratory testicles”
Released: 19-Feb-2024 3:05 AM EST
Bar-Ilan University researchers produce “laboratory testicles”
Bar-Ilan University

Dr. Nitzan Gonen, a Bar-Ilan University researcher specializing in the process of fetal sex determination, together with research students Aviya Stopel, Cheli Lev and Stav Dahari, has succeeded in creating "laboratory testicles" that may significantly advance understanding of the mechanisms involved in sex determination and provide solutions for male infertility, which affects one in 12 men worldwide.

   
Released: 13-Feb-2024 11:05 AM EST
Life doesn't stop at age 65. Get the latest on seniors and healthy aging in the Seniors channel
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Below are some of the latest research and features on this growing population of older adults in the Seniors channel on Newswise.

9-Feb-2024 1:05 PM EST
Teenagers need better reproductive health education to tackle parenthood fears
University College London

Nearly half of teenagers are worried about having children and many lack knowledge about their reproductive health, find two new studies by UCL researchers.

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Released: 12-Feb-2024 11:05 AM EST
Love is more complex than ‘5 love languages,’ says expert
Virginia Tech

The ‘5 Love Languages’ popularized by Gary Chapman often get brought up when discussing relationships, but this Valentine’s Day one Virginia Tech psychologist suggests taking a different approach to fostering and nurturing high-quality, loving relationships. To understand Louis Hickman’s perspective, it’s important to also understand the love languages.

Released: 8-Feb-2024 5:05 PM EST
Fibroblasts in the penis are more important for erectile function than previously thought
Karolinska Institute

Regular erections could be important for maintaining erectile function, according to a new study on mice published in Science by researchers at Karolinska Institutet.

Newswise: Sexually transmitted infections among older adults pose a global public health challenge
Released: 5-Feb-2024 10:05 PM EST
Sexually transmitted infections among older adults pose a global public health challenge
University of Oslo

People around the world live longer than ever before. The number of people above the age of 60 will almost double by 2050, according to WHO.

Released: 2-Feb-2024 12:05 PM EST
My love language is peer-reviewed research
York University

From the Five Love Languages to the concept of “Happy Wife, Happy Life,” popular culture is riddled with ideas of how sex and relationships are supposed to work, but does the science back these ideas up? According to Faculty of Health Assistant Professor and Research Chair in Relationships and Sexuality Amy Muise, the answer is frequently no.

Released: 1-Feb-2024 9:05 PM EST
Jealousy – we understand our own sex best
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

We may not always fully understand why our partners get jealous, and women and men often get jealous for completely different reasons.

Released: 1-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
Experts Comment on Aiming for a Romantic Relationship at Any Stage of Life
University of New Hampshire

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and love is in the air. Will Cupid’s arrow target true love, or will it miss the mark? Cherub or not, experts at the University of New Hampshire share valuable insights into what it takes to build a healthy romantic relationship, in person or online, at any age.

Released: 31-Jan-2024 8:00 AM EST
Looking for love? Try finding purpose as well
Washington University in St. Louis

The world of online dating can be overwhelming with the dizzying array of options for attracting a partner but new research from Washington University in St. Louis shows that those looking for love may have more success if they also seek a sense of purpose in life.

Released: 30-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
Our winter of discontent: Get the latest news on the flu in the Influenza channel
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The latest research and expertise on the flue can be found in the Influenza channel on Newswise.

Released: 23-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Couples: Caring for oneself can lead to happier relationships – on both sides
Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg

Being more forgiving of your own shortcomings in a romantic relationship can lead to happier couples.

   
Released: 19-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Don't wait for an emergency to get the latest emergency medicine news
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Find the latest research and features on emergency medicine in the Emergency Medicine channel on Newswise.

       
11-Jan-2024 6:05 AM EST
Few older adults use direct-to-consumer health services; many who do don’t tell their regular provider
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Only a small percentage of older Americans have jumped on the rising trend of getting health care services and prescriptions directly from an online-only company, rather than seeing their usual health care providers in person or via telehealth, a new poll finds.

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Released: 11-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST
5 Relationship Myths Debunked by Binghamton University Psychologist
Binghamton University, State University of New York

A lot of what people believe about relationships isn't really backed up by science. With Valentine's Day approaching, here are some of the biggest myths about intimate relationships debunked by Matt Johnson, professor of psychology at Binghamton University, State University of New York; and author of "Great Myths of Intimate Relationships: Dating, Sex, and Marriage."

Released: 4-Jan-2024 2:00 PM EST
Starting a family with the help of science: The latest research in Fertility
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Find the latest research and features on fertility in the Fertility News Source on Newswise.

       
Released: 13-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
‘Tis the season to get vaccinated: How to stay healthy through the holidays
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

With virus cases rising and the holidays nigh, three expert from University of Michigan Health give their top 12 tips for avoiding or reducing the impact of COVID-19, flu, RSV, pneumonia and whooping cough in adults and kids.

Released: 12-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
Is age linked to the picture of the perfect partner?
University of Göttingen

How do women picture the partner of their dreams? And how does this vary between women based on their age? A team of researchers led by the University of Göttingen investigated the complex relationships between age and preferences for a partner in a large, international sample of single women.

Released: 11-Dec-2023 4:05 PM EST
New research identifies several warning signs that could predict intimate partner violence
Society for Personality and Social Psychology

Intimate partner violence is widespread and can have severe physical and psychological health repercussions, but there is a shortage of research on reliable predictors of abuse before it occurs. New research, published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, identifies several warning signs that preceded and predicted intimate partner violence.

   
Released: 7-Dec-2023 2:15 PM EST
Looking for unique stories about the winter holidays? Check out the Winter Holidays channel
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It's the moooost wonderful time...of the year! Are you looking for new story ideas that are focused on the winter holiday season? Perhaps you're working on a story on on managing stress and anxiety? Perhaps you're working on a story on seasonal affective disorder? Or perhaps your editor asked you to write a story on tracking Santa? Look no further. Check out the Winter Holidays channel.

       
Released: 7-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
Study Identifies Behaviors That Helped Couples Weather the Pandemic
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Many couples were unprepared for the impact COVID-19 could have on romantic relationships, but those who were able to adjust by creating new routines and adopting a positive attitude were more likely to weather the storm, according to a study by Rutgers researchers.

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Released: 30-Nov-2023 4:05 PM EST
Navigating the holiday season: MSU experts can help
Michigan State University

Michigan State University experts are available to comment on many aspects of navigating the holiday season — from the economy and prices, to religion and spirituality, to health and relationships.

Released: 29-Nov-2023 4:05 PM EST
Substance abuse treatment helps reduce reported methamphetamine use among men who have sex with men
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

A nearly decade-long study by UCLA researchers found that substance abuse treatment of any kind may help to reduce methamphetamine usage among men who have sex with other men.

Released: 29-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Workplace culture is very different these days. Find out how different by exploring the "In the Workplace" channel
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The latest articles on occupational medicine, workplace culture, and the labor market are in the "In the Workplace" channel on Newswise.

       
Released: 22-Nov-2023 9:05 AM EST
Fighting AIDS: Why the goal is to diagnose HIV before symptoms appear
Mayo Clinic

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), can hide in the body for many years before symptoms appear.

Released: 22-Nov-2023 9:05 AM EST
A luta contra a AIDS: por que é importante detectar o HIV antes que os sintomas apareçam
Mayo Clinic

O HIV (vírus da imunodeficiência humana) que causa a AIDS (síndrome de imunodeficiência adquirida) pode ficar oculto no corpo por muitos anos antes da manifestação dos sintomas.

Released: 21-Nov-2023 3:45 PM EST
It's not over until it's over. Keep up with the latest COVID research in the Coronavirus channel.
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Stay informed! Keep up with the latest research on the COVID-19 virus in the Coronavirus channel on Newswise.

Released: 20-Nov-2023 8:05 PM EST
These bats use their penis as an “arm” during sex but not for penetration
Cell Press

Mammals usually mate via penetrative sex, but researchers report November 20 in the journal Current Biology that a species of bat, the serotine bat, (Eptesicus serotinus) mates without penetration.

Released: 15-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
Eye-to-eye contact is rare but shapes our social behavior
McGill University

Scientists have found that while eye-to-eye contact is rare, it plays a vital role in conveying important social messages and predicting subsequent social behavior.

Newswise: Migrant couples have better relationships when they can balance old and new cultures
Released: 13-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Migrant couples have better relationships when they can balance old and new cultures
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Migrant couples who can effectively balance the culture of their homeland while adapting to the dominant culture of their new home are more likely to have a better relationship, according to newly published research from psychologists at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Released: 12-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Adolescent and young adult sex workers more likely to experience muscle dysmorphia
University of Toronto

Using data from over 900 participants in a large, diverse, and national sample of Canadian adolescents and young adults from the Canadian Study of Adolescent Health Behaviors, a new study published in the journal Sexual Health researchers found significant associations between sex work and muscle dysmorphia.

Released: 10-Nov-2023 4:05 PM EST
Health: Lack of friend or family visits is associated with increased risk of dying
BioMed Central

Never being visited by friends or family is associated with a 39% increased risk of death, study finds.

   
Released: 6-Nov-2023 2:05 PM EST
University of Chicago, South Side students design and develop new contraceptive counseling tool for young people
University of Chicago Medical Center

A new contraceptive educational tool designed with more than two dozen South Side teenagers and developed by the University of Chicago will help teach young people about various forms of birth control to support adolescent health care decision-making. Hello Options is a portable, all-in-one decision aid featuring 3D replicas of birth control methods that doctors, nurses and counselors can share with patients during clinic visits.

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Released: 2-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EDT
What You Need to Know: Taking Doxycycline for Safer Sex
Cedars-Sinai

As the number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) sharply rises in the U.S., new evidence suggests that a common antibiotic—doxycycline—could help prevent the spread of some bacterial infections.

Released: 1-Nov-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Mobile phone use may affect semen quality
Université de Genève (University of Geneva)

A team from UNIGE and Swiss TPH has published a large study covering more than a decade of data on the effects of mobile phones on semen quality of young men

Released: 24-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Examining sexual health equity in emergency care
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A study explores how to better provide resources to sexual partners of those with STIs

Released: 19-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
For relationship maintenance, accurate perception of partner’s behavior is key
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Married couples and long-term romantic partners typically engage in a variety of behaviors that sustain and nourish the relationship. These actions promote higher levels of commitment, which benefits couples’ physical and psychological health. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looks at how such relationship maintenance behaviors interact with satisfaction and commitment.

Released: 19-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Hook-ups where one partner is drunker more likely to be seen as assault
University of Essex

Hook-ups where one partner is drunker than the other are more likely to be seen as assault, researchers at the University of Essex revealed.  

Newswise: New research highlights the role of TikTok in spreading videos that encourage violence against women
Released: 10-Oct-2023 6:05 AM EDT
New research highlights the role of TikTok in spreading videos that encourage violence against women
University of Portsmouth

Researchers focusing on the concerning rise of groups who perpetuate misogyny, sexism and even violence against women have uncovered the use of TikTok by incels to spread their extreme beliefs.



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