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Lift U.S. ban on blood donations by gay men
Lift U.S. ban on blood donations by gay men
The United States should repeal a 30-year policy that bans blood donations from gay and bisexual men, according to a team of medical and legal experts writing this week in the Journal of the American Medical...More >>
The United States should repeal a 30-year policy that bans blood donations from gay and bisexual men, according to a team of medical and legal experts writing this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association.More >>
Teenage boys want intimacy, not just sex
Teenage boys want intimacy, not just sex
The stereotype of the sex-crazed teenage boy may be dead wrong, according to a small study that asked boys what they really want from romantic relationships.More >>
The stereotype of the sex-crazed teenage boy may be dead wrong, according to a small study that asked boys what they really want from romantic relationships.More >>
Bacteria in semen may affect HIV transmission, levels
Bacteria in semen may affect HIV transmission, levels
Human semen is naturally colonized by bacteria, and a new study suggests the microbes might have a role to play in both HIV transmission and levels in infected men.More >>
Human semen is naturally colonized by bacteria, and a new study suggests the microbes might have a role to play in both HIV transmission and levels in infected men.More >>
Full-time job may disrupt breast-feeding plans
Full-time job may disrupt breast-feeding plans
New mothers who return to work full-time are less likely to stick with their breast-feeding goals than those who go back to work part-time, a new study finds.More >>
New mothers who return to work full-time are less likely to stick with their breast-feeding goals than those who go back to work part-time, a new study finds.More >>
Science finds way to block booze's effect -- in worms
Science finds way to block booze's effect -- in worms
Scientists who created worms that can't get drunk say their research could lead to new ways to treat people with drinking problems.More >>
Scientists who created worms that can't get drunk say their research could lead to new ways to treat people with drinking problems.More >>
Testicular cancer up sharply among young Hispanics
Testicular cancer up sharply among young Hispanics
Testicular cancer rates have risen sharply among young Hispanic Americans in recent years, but not among young whites, a new study finds.More >>
Testicular cancer rates have risen sharply among young Hispanic Americans in recent years, but not among young whites, a new study finds.More >>
Men develop breast cancer, too
Men develop breast cancer, too
While rare, breast cancer does occur in men and is often diagnosed at a later age and stage than in women, experts say.More >>
While rare, breast cancer does occur in men and is often diagnosed at a later age and stage than in women, experts say.More >>
Sperm donor age may not affect infertility treatment success
Sperm donor age may not affect infertility treatment success
A sperm donor's age doesn't affect the chances of a live birth resulting from fertility treatments using donor sperm, a new study says.More >>
A sperm donor's age doesn't affect the chances of a live birth resulting from fertility treatments using donor sperm, a new study says.More >>
Moustaches, home oxygen tanks can be dangerous match
Moustaches, home oxygen tanks can be dangerous match
Facial hair increases the risk of burns for people who use home oxygen therapy, a new study warns.More >>
Facial hair increases the risk of burns for people who use home oxygen therapy, a new study warns.More >>
Former NFL players may be plagued with chronic headaches
Former NFL players may be plagued with chronic headaches
Some retired NFL players live with nearly constant headaches, and their misery is frequently punctuated with skull-splitting migraines, a new study reports.More >>
Some retired NFL players live with nearly constant headaches, and their misery is frequently punctuated with skull-splitting migraines, a new study reports.More >>
Hairless man now hairy, thanks to arthritis drug
Hairless man now hairy, thanks to arthritis drug
A man with a rare condition that left him with no hair on his body grew a full head of hair after taking an arthritis drug, a new study reveals.More >>
A man with a rare condition that left him with no hair on his body grew a full head of hair after taking an arthritis drug, a new study reveals.More >>
A defining act for fathers and sons
A defining act for fathers and sons
"Hey Dad? You wanna have a catch?"More >>
"Hey Dad? You wanna have a catch?"More >>
Headaches during sex more common than thought
Headaches during sex more common than thought
While about 1 percent of adults report having headaches -- sometimes severe ones -- during sex, an Illinois neurologist says headaches during sex may actually be much more common.More >>
While about 1 percent of adults report having headaches -- sometimes severe ones -- during sex, an Illinois neurologist says headaches during sex may actually be much more common.
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Stricter laws might reduce aggressive driving in young males: study
Stricter laws might reduce aggressive driving in young males: study
Stricter laws and more severe penalties for extreme speeding and aggressive driving appear to have dramatically reduced the number of speeding-related deaths and injuries among young men, a new study finds.More >>
Stricter laws and more severe penalties for extreme speeding and aggressive driving appear to have dramatically reduced the number of speeding-related deaths and injuries among young men, a new study finds.More >>
Marriage, but not cohabitation, pays health dividends -- for him
Marriage, but not cohabitation, pays health dividends -- for him
Guys, a loving spouse may save your life, U.S. health officials say. But living with a significant other doesn't appear to confer the same health benefits as marriage.More >>
Guys, a loving spouse may save your life, U.S. health officials say. But living with a significant other doesn't appear to confer the same health benefits as marriage.More >>
Cellphone exposure may harm male fertility
Cellphone exposure may harm male fertility
Men who carry a cellphone in their pants pocket may harm their sperm and reduce their chances of having children, a new review warns.More >>
Men who carry a cellphone in their pants pocket may harm their sperm and reduce their chances of having children, a new review warns.More >>
Men feel more pain after major surgeries
Men feel more pain after major surgeries
Gender may play a part in how much pain a patient feels following surgery, new research suggests.More >>
Gender may play a part in how much pain a patient feels following surgery, new research suggests.More >>
Sperm swim against the current
Sperm swim against the current
Sperm are highly adept at swimming against a current, new research shows.More >>
Sperm are highly adept at swimming against a current, new research shows.More >>
Lower risk of prostate cancer seen in circumcised blacks
Lower risk of prostate cancer seen in circumcised blacks
A new study on prostate cancer suggests that circumcision might have a preventive effect in black men and men who undergo the procedure later in life.More >>
A new study on prostate cancer suggests that circumcision might have a preventive effect in black men and men who undergo the procedure later in life.More >>
Kids' snacking gets less nutritious as they age
Kids' snacking gets less nutritious as they age
The nutritional quality of children's snacks declines as they get older, a new study finds.More >>
The nutritional quality of children's snacks declines as they get older, a new study finds.More >>
Dad's brain becomes more 'maternal' when he's primary caregiver
Dad's brain becomes more 'maternal' when he's primary caregiver
Fathers who spend more time taking care of their newborn child undergo changes in brain activity that make them more apt to fret about their baby's safety, a new study shows.More >>
Fathers who spend more time taking care of their newborn child undergo changes in brain activity that make them more apt to fret about their baby's safety, a new study shows.More >>
Diet, lifestyle affect prostate cancer risk
Diet, lifestyle affect prostate cancer risk
Diet and lifestyle can play a role in lowering a man's risk of prostate cancer, according to a trio of new studies.More >>
Diet and lifestyle can play a role in lowering a man's risk of prostate cancer, according to a trio of new studies.More >>
Sperm, semen defects may be linked to shorter life spans
Sperm, semen defects may be linked to shorter life spans
Men rendered infertile due to defects in their semen and sperm are more likely to die early than men with normal semen, new research suggests.More >>
Men rendered infertile due to defects in their semen and sperm are more likely to die early than men with normal semen, new research suggests.More >>
Almost one in 20 young teens binge drinks
Almost one in 20 young teens binge drinks
It's not just high school or college kids who 'binge' drink: a Canadian survey finds that 4 percent of 12- to 14-year-olds in that country got drunk at least once in the past year.More >>
It's not just high school or college kids who 'binge' drink: a Canadian survey finds that 4 percent of 12- to 14-year-olds in that country got drunk at least once in the past year.More >>
40 isn't too old to start intensive exercise
40 isn't too old to start intensive exercise
Men who begin endurance exercise after age 40 may get similar long-term heart benefits as those who start training before age 30, new research finds.More >>
Men who begin endurance exercise after age 40 may get similar long-term heart benefits as those who start training before age 30, new research finds.More >>
Poor fitness in middle age tied to early death risk in study
Poor fitness in middle age tied to early death risk in study
Middle-aged people who do poorly on simple tests of physical ability may be at increased risk of early death, according to a new study.More >>
Middle-aged people who do poorly on simple tests of physical ability may be at increased risk of early death, according to a new study.More >>
Y chromosome loss linked to higher cancer risk in men
Y chromosome loss linked to higher cancer risk in men
As men age, the Y chromosome can start to disappear from some of their body cells -- something scientists have seen as normal. But a new study suggests that "loss of Y" might signal an increased risk of cancer.More >>
As men age, the Y chromosome can start to disappear from some of their body cells -- something scientists have seen as normal. But a new study suggests that "loss of Y" might signal an increased risk of cancer.More >>
Single motherhood doesn't seem to hinder happiness
Single motherhood doesn't seem to hinder happiness
Single mothers face many challenges but they tend to be happy, a new study suggests.More >>
Single mothers face many challenges but they tend to be happy, a new study suggests.More >>
For many men, impotence is treatable without drugs
For many men, impotence is treatable without drugs
A new study reminds men with erectile dysfunction that there's help out there that doesn't require a prescription: diet, exercise and other lifestyle changes.More >>
A new study reminds men with erectile dysfunction that there's help out there that doesn't require a prescription: diet, exercise and other lifestyle changes.More >>
Spouse's sunny outlook may be good for your health
Spouse's sunny outlook may be good for your health
Marriage vows often include the promise to stick together for better or for worse, and research now suggests that when it comes to your health, having an optimistic spouse is better.More >>
Marriage vows often include the promise to stick together for better or for worse, and research now suggests that when it comes to your health, having an optimistic spouse is better.More >>
Quarter of prostate cancer patients may abandon 'watchful waiting' approach
Quarter of prostate cancer patients may abandon 'watchful waiting' approach
Doctors often recommend no treatment at all when a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer, opting instead to keep a close eye on the slow-growing tumor and acting only when it becomes aggressive.More >>
Doctors often recommend no treatment at all when a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer, opting instead to keep a close eye on the slow-growing tumor and acting only when it becomes aggressive.More >>
Pelvic exercises may help his sex life
Pelvic exercises may help his sex life
Pelvic exercises can benefit men with chronic premature ejaculation, according to a new study.More >>
Pelvic exercises can benefit men with chronic premature ejaculation, according to a new study.More >>
Young dads at risk of depressive symptoms
Young dads at risk of depressive symptoms
Young fathers may be at increased risk of depression symptoms after their baby arrives, all the way through to the child's kindergarten, a new study suggests.More >>
Young fathers may be at increased risk of depression symptoms after their baby arrives, all the way through to the child's kindergarten, a new study suggests.More >>
Men with eating disorders often ignore symptoms
Men with eating disorders often ignore symptoms
The widely held belief that only women experience eating disorders delays men with these conditions from getting treatment, a new British study says.More >>
The widely held belief that only women experience eating disorders delays men with these conditions from getting treatment, a new British study says.More >>
Could dads' obesity raise autism risk for kids?
Could dads' obesity raise autism risk for kids?
Children born to obese fathers, but not obese mothers, may have a slightly higher risk of autism than kids with thinner dads, a large new study suggests.More >>
Children born to obese fathers, but not obese mothers, may have a slightly higher risk of autism than kids with thinner dads, a large new study suggests.More >>
College football players have stiffer arteries
College football players have stiffer arteries
College freshmen football players show signs of having stiffer blood vessels than their leaner peers who don't play football, according to new research.More >>
College freshmen football players show signs of having stiffer blood vessels than their leaner peers who don't play football, according to new research.More >>
Hernia repair recovery often longer than expected
Hernia repair recovery often longer than expected
People who undergo surgery to repair an abdominal hernia may underestimate how long their recovery will take, new research indicates.More >>
People who undergo surgery to repair an abdominal hernia may underestimate how long their recovery will take, new research indicates.More >>
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may boost a man's sex life
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may boost a man's sex life
Anti-cholesterol drugs known as statins may help impotent men have stronger erections, a new evidence review suggests.More >>
Anti-cholesterol drugs known as statins may help impotent men have stronger erections, a new evidence review suggests.More >>
New therapy may shrink enlarged prostate with fewer side effects
New therapy may shrink enlarged prostate with fewer side effects
A new noninvasive procedure may bring long-term relief from symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate, a new study suggests.More >>
A new noninvasive procedure may bring long-term relief from symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate, a new study suggests.More >>
Lower IQ, worse heart fitness in teens linked to risk of early dementia in men
Lower IQ, worse heart fitness in teens linked to risk of early dementia in men
Having a lower IQ or poorer fitness at age 18 might increase a man's risk of developing dementia before age 60, a new study suggests.More >>
Having a lower IQ or poorer fitness at age 18 might increase a man's risk of developing dementia before age 60, a new study suggests.More >>
Protein from meat, fish may help men age well
Protein from meat, fish may help men age well
Older men may gain a boost physically, mentally and socially if they eat a diet rich in meat and fish, according to a new study from Japan.More >>
Older men may gain a boost physically, mentally and socially if they eat a diet rich in meat and fish, according to a new study from Japan.More >>
Alcohol near start of pregnancy linked to premature babies
Alcohol near start of pregnancy linked to premature babies
Women who drink before they conceive or during the first three months of pregnancy might be at increased risk of having a premature or small baby, new research finds.More >>
Women who drink before they conceive or during the first three months of pregnancy might be at increased risk of having a premature or small baby, new research finds.More >>
Poor fitness in middle age tied to higher risk of dementia
Poor fitness in middle age tied to higher risk of dementia
How middle-aged people rate their own physical fitness could provide clues about their risk for future dementia, Finnish researchers report.More >>
How middle-aged people rate their own physical fitness could provide clues about their risk for future dementia, Finnish researchers report.More >>
Do harder working husbands have healthier wives?
Do harder working husbands have healthier wives?
Husbands beware: Wives now have another reason to want you to work longer and harder. The more a male spouse works, the healthier his wife will be, new research suggests.More >>
Husbands beware: Wives now have another reason to want you to work longer and harder. The more a male spouse works, the healthier his wife will be, new research suggests.More >>
Sexual harassment really is rampant in bars
Sexual harassment really is rampant in bars
It's official: Men drinking in bars often feel free to get grabby, make lewd remarks and otherwise sexually harass women who aren't interested.
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It's official: Men drinking in bars often feel free to get grabby, make lewd remarks and otherwise sexually harass women who aren't interested.
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Diabetes boosts stroke risk for women, but not men
Diabetes boosts stroke risk for women, but not men
A new study adds to the evidence that diabetes may boost the risk of a stroke in women but not in men.More >>
A new study adds to the evidence that diabetes may boost the risk of a stroke in women but not in men.More >>
Are slimmer, more attractive men more germ-free?
Are slimmer, more attractive men more germ-free?
Fitter, slimmer men are more likely to have fewer potentially dangerous germs in their nasal passages compared to heavier guys, a new study contends.More >>
Fitter, slimmer men are more likely to have fewer potentially dangerous germs in their nasal passages compared to heavier guys, a new study contends.More >>
Sizing up a guy by the width of his face
Sizing up a guy by the width of his face
If Valentine's Day has you sizing up your chances of finding true love, consider this new finding: Women might prefer wider-faced men for short-term romances, but not for long-term relationships.More >>
If Valentine's Day has you sizing up your chances of finding true love, consider this new finding: Women might prefer wider-faced men for short-term romances, but not for long-term relationships.More >>
Is he the impatient type? Check his eyes
Is he the impatient type? Check his eyes
People with fast eye movements tend to be less patient and more likely to make impulsive decisions, a new study contends.More >>
People with fast eye movements tend to be less patient and more likely to make impulsive decisions, a new study contends.More >>
'Low T' therapy: Is it for me?
'Low T' therapy: Is it for me?
When men are young, testosterone tends to get a bad rap, often blamed for aggressive and overly competitive behavior. But as men get older, the bad rap continues, though for a different reason.More >>
When men are young, testosterone tends to get a bad rap, often blamed for aggressive and overly competitive behavior. But as men get older, the bad rap continues, though for a different reason.More >>
James Bond's dirty little spy secret: He's an alcoholic
James Bond's dirty little spy secret: He's an alcoholic
Iconic spy character James Bond drinks so much and so often that in real life he'd be incapable of chasing down villains or wooing sexy vamps, a new study contends.More >>
Iconic spy character James Bond drinks so much and so often that in real life he'd be incapable of chasing down villains or wooing sexy vamps, a new study contends.More >>
Men who keep smoking after cancer diagnosis face higher death risk
Men who keep smoking after cancer diagnosis face higher death risk
Men who keep smoking after being diagnosed with cancer are more likely to die than those who quit smoking, a new study shows.More >>
Men who keep smoking after being diagnosed with cancer are more likely to die than those who quit smoking, a new study shows.More >>
OMG, guys can talk like Valley Girls, too?
OMG, guys can talk like Valley Girls, too?
You can talk like a "Valley Girl" -- even if you're a guy -- a new study contends.More >>
You can talk like a "Valley Girl" -- even if you're a guy -- a new study contends.More >>
Heavy drinking can dry up a marriage if one spouse abstains
Heavy drinking can dry up a marriage if one spouse abstains
Heavy drinking by one partner in a marriage increases the risk of divorce, but that's not the case if both spouses are heavy drinkers, a new study finds.More >>
Heavy drinking by one partner in a marriage increases the risk of divorce, but that's not the case if both spouses are heavy drinkers, a new study finds.More >>
Drinking milk as teens might not protect men's bones
Drinking milk as teens might not protect men's bones
Boys who drink more milk during their teenage years might not see any drop in their risk for hip fractures as adults, new research suggests. Just the opposite: Their risk actually might rise.More >>
Boys who drink more milk during their teenage years might not see any drop in their risk for hip fractures as adults, new research suggests. Just the opposite: Their risk actually might rise.More >>
Bisexual men aren't at greater HIV risk
Bisexual men aren't at greater HIV risk
A review of previous research reveals that bisexual men aren't more likely than heterosexual men to have HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.More >>
A review of previous research reveals that bisexual men aren't more likely than heterosexual men to have HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.More >>
Men may stroll a little slower down lovers' lane
Men may stroll a little slower down lovers' lane
Love may not only be blind and make the heart beat faster, it might also make a man's feet move more slowly, a new study finds.More >>
Love may not only be blind and make the heart beat faster, it might also make a man's feet move more slowly, a new study finds.More >>
Researchers report progress with growing hair
Researchers report progress with growing hair
There's new hope for anyone who's bald or balding: Researchers report they're getting closer to the goal of cloning hair cells and coaxing them to grow hair once they're replanted in the scalp.More >>
There's new hope for anyone who's bald or balding: Researchers report they're getting closer to the goal of cloning hair cells and coaxing them to grow hair once they're replanted in the scalp.More >>
Men with deep voices attract more women
Men with deep voices attract more women
Men with deep voices have a leg up on those who don't, a new Canadian study suggests, at least when it comes to finding a mate.More >>
Men with deep voices have a leg up on those who don't, a new Canadian study suggests, at least when it comes to finding a mate.More >>
New test may spot which embryos stand greatest chance of survival
New test may spot which embryos stand greatest chance of survival
Doctors have unveiled a new test for determining which embryos have the best chance of survival.More >>
Doctors have unveiled a new test for determining which embryos have the best chance of survival.More >>
Plastics chemicals tied to reproductive woes for both sexes
Plastics chemicals tied to reproductive woes for both sexes
Two plastics chemicals -- bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates -- may reduce the reproductive ability of both men and women, according to a new pair of small, early studies.More >>
Two plastics chemicals -- bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates -- may reduce the reproductive ability of both men and women, according to a new pair of small, early studies.More >>
Extended hormone therapy doesn't help some prostate cancer patients
Extended hormone therapy doesn't help some prostate cancer patients
For men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer, long-term hormone therapy after radiation therapy provides no survival advantages compared with short-term hormone therapy, according to a new study.More >>
For men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer, long-term hormone therapy after radiation therapy provides no survival advantages compared with short-term hormone therapy, according to a new study.More >>
Breast-feeding problems common for first-time moms
Breast-feeding problems common for first-time moms
The notion of new mothers easily and comfortably breast-feeding their newborns is challenged by new research that indicates nursing problems are a near-universal experience among first-time moms.More >>
The notion of new mothers easily and comfortably breast-feeding their newborns is challenged by new research that indicates nursing problems are a near-universal experience among first-time moms.More >>
High cholesterol may be particularly bad for middle-aged men
High cholesterol may be particularly bad for middle-aged men
Middle-aged men with high cholesterol levels are at greater risk for a first heart attack than similar women are, Norwegian researchers report.More >>
Middle-aged men with high cholesterol levels are at greater risk for a first heart attack than similar women are, Norwegian researchers report.More >>
Could heavy coffee drinking help men battle prostate cancer?
Could heavy coffee drinking help men battle prostate cancer?
Men with a history of prostate cancer who drank four or more cups of coffee daily had a 59 percent lower risk of seeing their cancer worsen or return, a new study found.More >>
Men with a history of prostate cancer who drank four or more cups of coffee daily had a 59 percent lower risk of seeing their cancer worsen or return, a new study found.More >>
'Watch & wait' OK for many low-grade prostate tumors
'Watch & wait' OK for many low-grade prostate tumors
The aggressiveness of prostate cancer doesn't appear to change over time, according to a new study that bolsters the argument for "watching and waiting" in cases of low-grade tumors.More >>
The aggressiveness of prostate cancer doesn't appear to change over time, according to a new study that bolsters the argument for "watching and waiting" in cases of low-grade tumors.More >>
Infertility rate declines among U.S. couples
Infertility rate declines among U.S. couples
Despite the rise in fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization, infertility rates have actually decreased among U.S. women of childbearing age, a government report released Wednesday shows.More >>
Despite the rise in fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization, infertility rates have actually decreased among U.S. women of childbearing age, a government report released Wednesday shows.More >>
Men's share of housework may depend on career choice
Men's share of housework may depend on career choice
How much time a man spends doing housework is related to the type of job he has, a new study suggests.More >>
How much time a man spends doing housework is related to the type of job he has, a new study suggests.More >>
New dads' interest in sex often drops after childbirth
New dads' interest in sex often drops after childbirth
New dads often experience shifts in sexual desire for the mothers of their newborns, which can ebb and surge based on factors other than the physical changes of childbirth, a new study has found.More >>
New dads often experience shifts in sexual desire for the mothers of their newborns, which can ebb and surge based on factors other than the physical changes of childbirth, a new study has found.More >>

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