MONDAY, Jan. 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Two-thirds of gay fathers have felt the pain of social stigma, and they have encountered that stigma most often in religious settings, a new survey shows. “We were not surprised that stigma is still experienced by gay fathers,” said study author Dr. EllenContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Jan. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Research confirms that a good sex life is a key to strong feelings of intimacy and satisfaction for both partners in a relationship. Yet for many, sex goes by the wayside, often because of life’s demands, from the boss at the office toContinue Reading
MONDAY, Dec. 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Here’s some straight talk about the value of “the talk.” Fathers who talk with their teenage sons about condom use can help prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancies, researchers say. Condoms are the only contraceptive method that can prevent pregnancy andContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Dec. 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — People seeking more satisfaction in their later years might find sex is the spice of life, new research suggests. For the study, researchers analyzed survey data from nearly 6,900 older adults, average age 65, in England. The investigators found that those who saidContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Dec. 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Intimacy plays a larger role in casual sex among college students than previously thought, a new U.S. study reports. Researchers analyzed the results of an online survey that asked several hundred students at a university in the Northeast about their romantic relationships andContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Dec. 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Heart patients taking part in cardiac rehabilitation could receive a spicy side effect from the program — a boost in their sex life. Attending cardiac rehab is associated with improved sexual function and more frequent sex, according to a new evidence review. TheContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A new test for chlamydia can provide results within 30 minutes, potentially speeding up the start of treatment, researchers say. The rapid test for the sexually transmitted disease (STD) means patients can receive treatment immediately, instead of having to wait for a follow-upContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Dec. 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to chemicals found in a wide array of personal care products has been linked to early puberty among girls, a new investigation warns. The issue centers on specific chemicals including phthalates, parabens and phenols. They’re found in an array of products, includingContinue Reading
MONDAY, Dec. 3, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you bicker a lot with your spouse, it could be because you’re running low on energy. Low energy translates to less self-control and a greater chance of aggression. The good news: A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy ofContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Emotional abuse may add to the woes of menopause, a new study suggests. Researchers found that women who are emotionally tormented by a spouse or partner may suffer from more night sweats, painful sex and hot flashes when their periods stop. “The dataContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Wondering if having a second child will affect your marriage even more than baby number one did? There’s no doubt that having a baby and changing from a couple into a family requires a lot of adjustment. But research shows that the adjustmentContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Once you have had chickenpox, you are at risk for developing shingles, a painful skin rash and nerve disease that’s caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles can strike at any age, but usually affects adults after age 50, the U.S. National Institutes of HealthContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The new movie “Boy Erased”– about a gay teen’s ordeal when forced to attend a “conversion therapy” program — is shining a spotlight on a treatment deemed bogus and harmful by most experts. And new research shows the key role parents often playContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The #MeToo movement has given many Americans a glimpse into an unfamiliar world that may have left many wondering, “What were they thinking?” It turns out they might not have been thinking much at all. New research suggests that almost 9 percent ofContinue Reading