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Low-income kids report first sexual intercourse at 12 years old in new ISU study
As a new mother herself, Brenda Lohman admits to being shocked by the results of a new study she co-authored. It found that among nearly 1,000 low-income families in three major cities, one in four children between the ages of 11 and 16 reported having sex, with their first sexual intercourse experience occurring at the average age of 12.77. view more (2009-08-18)
Mental health and sexual orientation--is the system fair?
REF: 99/62 5 MAY 1999 view more (1999-05-26)
Abstinence is best way of preventing young people being “engulfed” by sexually transmitted infection
Contrary to the statements issued by the UK government, abstinence from sex is the best way of preventing young people from being “engulfed” by the tide of sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies. Advice to use condoms is simply not enough. view more (2003-08-01)
Which sex is best for coral reef fish
Puberty blues: goby fish choose their sex to find a mate Research on the Great Barrier Reef has revealed that some young reef fish can choose when they mature and which sex they want to be when they grow up. Research conducted by JP Hobbs, an honours student at James Cook University, Townsville, focused on a colourful goby that lives in bushy... view more... (2003-08-29)
RISK OF SEXUALLY ABUSED CHILDREN BECOMING ADULT ABUSERS LOWER THAN PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT (pp 446, 471; see also Editorial p 443)
Issue 8 February 2003 Embargoed 0001 h (London time) 7 February 2003 Authors of a UK study in this week's issue of THE LANCET suggest that most male victims of child sexual abuse do not abuse children later in life-however there are specific factors that increase the chances of sexually abused children becoming abusers. Sexual maltreatment is... view more... (2003-02-05)
Erectile dysfunction common, linked with severity of heart disease
Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects approximately one in five American men, appears to be associated with cardiovascular and other chronic diseases and may predict severity and a poor prognosis among those with heart disease. view more (2006-01-24)
European award to researcher on adolescence
The European Association for Research on Adolescence (EARA) awards a biennial prize to a young researcher who has made significant contributions to the field of research on adolescence. At a conference in Oxford, September 3-6, 2002, the EARA Young Scholar Award will be conferred upon Henrik Andershed “in appreciation of his excellent... view more... (2002-09-03)
Research Examines the Connection Between Substance Abuse and Violence
Approximately 50 percent of Americans over the age of 12 currently drink alcohol, according to a 2003 report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. view more (2007-10-10)
Cialis improves sexual function for prostate cancer survivors
In the first randomized trial of its kind, Tadalafil, a drug typically prescribed for erectile dysfunction in men, has been proven to increase the sexual function of prostate cancer survivors. view more (2006-10-03)
Chlamydia screening should be done every 6 months in young women
All young women up to the age of 25 should be screened for chlamydial infection at least twice a year, finds research in Sexually Transmitted Infections. Chlamydia is passed on during sex, and is a major cause of infertility in women among whom it is frequently symptomless. The UK government is known to be considering including chlamydia screening... view more... (2001-02-02)
A Dangerous Transition: High School to the First Year of College
Increases in young women's drinking during the transition from high school through the first year of college can have dangerous physical, sexual and psychological implications, according to a report out of the University at Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions. view more (2008-02-11)
Reading and behavior problems intertwined in boys
It's been known for more than a decade that children with reading problems, particularly boys, also tend to have behavior problems, and vice versa. view more (2006-02-09)
Tonsillectomy associated with improved sleep and behavior in children with breathing disorders
Children diagnosed with sleep-disordered breathing appear to sleep better and have improved behavior following removal of their tonsils and adenoids. view more (2007-10-16)
Perineal massage in labour fails to prevent perineal damage
Perineal massage in labour fails to prevent perineal damage (Perineal massage in labour and prevention of perineal trauma: randomised controlled trial) BMJ Volume 322, pp 1277-1280 Damage to the perineum (the area between the genital organs and the anus) during vaginal birth affects the sexuality, self esteem and quality of life of countless... view more... (2001-05-23)
Low libido in menopause linked to trouble sleeping
Women whose sexual desire diminishes during menopause are more likely to report disturbed sleep, depression symptoms, and night sweats. view more (2007-06-06)
Nearly 10% Of Young Men Could Have Chlamydia (p 1792)
UK authors of a research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET highlight how the prevalence of chlamydia infection in young men could be substantially higher than previous estimates--with possibly up to 10% affected by this sexually transmitted infection. Chlamydia infection can cause pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility in women,... view more... (2003-05-21)
Past experience of pheromones induces dominant courtship behavior in fruit flies
By investigating the interplay between pheromone signaling and behavior in fruit flies, researchers have begun to understand how an adult fly's earlier experience as a young individual can influence its behavior towards other flies as an adult. view more (2005-10-11)
U of M study: Online intervention paramount for reducing HIV in high-risk population
Young Internet-using men who have sex with men AND who meet their sexual partners both online and offline have greater numbers of partners, appear more likely to contract HIV, and report higher substance use rates than those who meet their partners exclusively online or offline, according to new research at the University of Minnesota. view more (2008-04-30)
Males have adapted to battle with competing sperm
In the context of sexual reproduction, natural selection is generally thought of as a pre-copulation mechanism. We are drawn to features of the human body that tell us our partner is healthy and will provide us a fighting opportunity to carry on our genetic lineage. view more (2007-02-12)
Evolutionary forces explain why women live longer than men
Despite research efforts to find modern factors that would explain the different life expectancies of men and women, the gap is actually ancient and universal. view more (2006-05-10)
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