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Partner issues significantly influence women's sexual activity in later years, UCSF study shows
As a woman gets older, physical problems are less likely to influence whether she is sexually active than her partner's health or interest in sex. view more (2009-06-26)
Violence Against Women (pp 1172, 1232)
This week marks the start of a new Lancet series-Violence against Women. Over the next six weeks, the series will discuss current challenges and debates on violence against women and the implications for public health. In the first article, Charlotte Watts and Cathy Zimmerman from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK, discuss the... view more... (2002-04-04)
Older Age Of Male Partners Makes Young Women More Susceptible To Hiv-1 Infection (p 1896)
Results of a field study in Zimbabwe published in this week`s issue of THE LANCET highlight how cultural aspects of sexual behaviour are closely associated with an increased rate of HIV-1 infection among young women compared with young men. HIV-1 prevalence typically rises more rapidly at young ages in women than in men in sub-Saharan Africa. The... view more... (2002-05-29)
Elder abuse - a hidden tragedy (pp 1192, 1263)
A seminar in this week's issue of THE LANCET discusses the under-reported and complex subject of elder abuse. The topic is also covered by an editorial in this week's issue (p 1192) which concludes that 'elderly people should not be seen as marginalised victims in society but as fully participating and valuable citizens. Anything less is inhumane... view more... (2004-09-29)
Schizophrenia does not increase risk of violent crime
A new study from the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet and the University of Oxford finds that the severe mental disorder schizophrenia only marginally increases the risk of committing violent crime. view more (2009-05-20)
Secret loves, hidden lives?
The mental, emotional and sexual health of people with learning difficulties who are gay, lesbian and bisexual is being jeopardised by the failure of many services to give the support needed in this area. view more (2005-04-12)
Seven out of every ten drug addict men admit they consume drugs to increase their sexual pleasure
A study carried out at the University of Granada has analysed the connection between drug consumption and sexual performance by means of a survey of 120 drug addict characters. The work has revealed that, paradoxically, most of the men who consume drugs to lose their sexual inhibition use cocaine, a narcotic substance which incapacitates at sexual... view more... (2009-03-05)
Sexual harassment from males prevents female bonding, says study
The extent to which sexual harassment from males can damage relationships between females is revealed in a study published today. view more (2009-04-22)
Most ecstasy-related deaths occur among white males
Most people who die after taking ecstasy are white males in their late twenties, finds a study in this week's BMJ. Researchers at St George's Hospital analysed data on drug-related deaths collected for the National Programme on Substance Abuse Deaths. They identified 81 ecstasy-related deaths occurring in England and Wales between 1997 and 2000.... view more... (2003-01-08)
Clitoral Surgery Could Impair Sexual Function For People With Intersex Conditions (pp 1236, 1252)
UK researchers highlight in this week's issue of THE LANCET how clitoral-reduction surgery for infants born with intersex conditions could have a substantial negative impact on sexual functioning in adulthood. Around 1 in 2000 births result in intersex conditions--abnormal development of the reproductive system--which is often characterised by... view more... (2003-04-09)
Adolescents with high-risk sexual attitudes attract peers with similar attitudes
High-risk sexual behavior in adolescents appears to be influenced by the sexual attitudes of peers, and young people select friends whose attitudes about sex are consistent with their own attitudes. view more (2007-05-17)
State policies influence drug treatment programs
State policies have a significant impact on the services performed by substance abuse treatment programs, and could play a key role in efforts to expand the use of research-based "comprehensive" treatment approaches, reports a study in the June issue of the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment (JSAT). view more (2008-06-25)
Black girls who use marijuana engage in riskier sex, have higher STD rate
Black girls who use marijuana are more likely to engage in risky sexual acts and contract a sexually transmitted disease, a new study finds. view more (2008-08-06)
Exposure to family violence especially harmful to previously abused children
Millions of American children are exposed to violence in their homes each year, putting them at risk for a variety of emotional and behavioral problems. view more (2008-09-16)
The untrained eye: Confusing sexual interest with friendliness
New research from Indiana University and Yale suggests that college-age men confuse friendly non-verbal cues with cues for sexual interest because the men have a less discerning eye than women -- but their female peers aren't far behind. view more (2008-04-01)
Obesity linked to hormone imbalance that impacts sexual quality of life
Hormonal changes and diminished sexual quality of life among obese men are related to the degree of obesity, and both are improved after gastric bypass surgery according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). view more (2009-03-03)
Psychiatric disorders and sexual trauma are associated with lower urinary tract symptoms
Depression, anxiety disorders and sexual trauma have all been implicated as risk factors in lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) such as incontinence and overactive bladder. view more (2009-10-20)
Migraine headaches & sexual desire may be linked
Contrary to the popular cliché, "Not tonight, I have a headache," new research suggests that not all headache sufferers avoid sexual activity. In fact, migraine sufferers reported higher levels of sexual desire than those with other types of headaches. view more (2006-06-12)
New scoring system for bruise patterns could help identify child abuse
A new scoring system for bruise patterns could help identify child abuse, shows research in the Archives of Disease in Childhood. Doctors often find this issue difficult to resolve, because there is little solid evidence on which to draw. Nevertheless, they are frequently asked to give their opinions as to whether abuse has taken place in child... view more... (2002-04-19)
'Virginity pledges' by adolescents may bias their reports of premarital sex
Adolescents who sign a "virginity pledge" and then go on to have premarital sex are likely to disavow having signed such a pledge. view more (2006-05-03)
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