News Feature Channel: Sex and Relationships

Many Young Adults Favor at-Home STI Testing for Convenience and Privacy

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:10:14 EST

Stigma, privacy and inconvenience are among the many barriers that may prevent some adolescents and young adults from addressing sexual health with a traditional health provider. But many young people prefer testing for STIs in the comfort of their own home, a new study suggests.

Ready (or Not) for Love? Your Friends Likely Agree

Michigan State University — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:55:41 EST

A new study from Michigan State University researchers found that friends significantly agreed on who was ready for committed relationships -- and who wasn't.

The Science of Love

Harvard Medical School — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:00:25 EST

The article highlights some of the most tantalizing insights that science has gleaned about a behavior that so intensely captivates our collective imagination but continues to defy understanding.

Valentine's Days Tips for Finding Love, Romance or Just a Dinner Date

University of New Hampshire — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 21:00:34 EST

Whether you're in a committed relationship, swiping to find that special someone or taking a break from dating, as Valentine's Day approaches it's obvious that love is in the air. Experts from the University of New Hampshire share some advice to pinpoint your partner's passion, design dating that fits you--no matter your age--and how to navigate today's technology to better make that love connection.

Two UdeM Researchers Get Close to $6M to Try to Defeat HIV

Universite de Montreal — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 18:45:38 EST

Nicolas Chomont and Andres Finzi will use the CIHR funds to work to develop a treatment capable of permanently eliminating the human immunodeficiency virus from the body.

Sylvester Sexual Health Program Helps Women Cancer Survivors

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:30:35 EST

Sexual intimacy can be challenging for women treated for cancer, but the nationally recognized Menopause Urogenital Sexual Health and Intimacy Clinic (MUSIC) at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center can help.

Sexual Pleasure in Teens: Yes, Gender Matters

Universite de Montreal — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:45:22 EST

An UdeM-led study finds that cisgender teenage girls are less likely to achieve orgasm than teenage boys.

How Cervical Cancer Screening with HPV Testing Is Saving Lives

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:30:56 EST

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, so it's the perfect time to review facts about cervical cancer, HPV-associated risks, and screening recommendations. We'll also look at self-collected tests that have recently sparked interest.

Aspects of Marriage Counseling May Hold the Key to Depolarizing, Unifying the Country, Study Finds

University of Notre Dame — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:40:13 EST

Research has shown that polarization undermines democracy by driving citizens to prioritize partisan preferences over democratic principles, encourages democratic gridlock and threatens democratic attitudes and norms, such as tolerance for opposition.

3 maneiras de prevenir o cancer de cabeca e pescoco

Mayo Clinic — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:10:06 EST

O cancer de garganta e um dos canceres que mais cresce e esta frequentemente ligado ao papilomavirus humano (HPV). O cancer orofaringeo, ou cancer de garganta, e um tipo de cancer de cabeca e pescoco que pode ser dividido em dois subgrupos: canceres associados ao HPV e canceres nao associados ao HPV. E, dependendo do tipo do subgrupo, o tratamento e diferente.

Use of AI Generated Fakes in Online Romance Scams

Toronto Metropolitan University — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:45:55 EST

Parental Favoritism Isn't a Myth

American Psychological Association (APA) — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:00:00 EST

"For decades, researchers have known that differential treatment from parents can have lasting consequences for children," said lead author Alexander Jensen, PhD, an associate professor at Brigham Young University. "This study helps us understand which children are more likely to be on the receiving end of favoritism, which can be both positive and negative."

Changes in Microbiome Predict Risk for Sexually Transmitted Infections

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:30:09 EST

Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have found that bacterial vaginosis consists of two distinct subtypes -- one of which significantly increases the risk of developing chlamydia infections

Genetic Risk for Mental Health Issues Is Linked to Higher Divorce Rates

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:00:00 EST

A Rutgers Health study of 2.8 million Swedish people finds divorced individuals more likely to carry genetic predispositions for psychiatric disorders.

Unlocking Romance: UCLA Offers Dating Program for Autistic Adults

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:25:00 EST

Love doesn't come with an instruction manual, but for autistic adults seeking to navigate the complexities of romance, a UCLA Health program offers a roadmap to finding and sustaining meaningful relationships through the launch of a new research study, called PEERS for Dating.

Q&A: New Self-Collection Medical Test for Cancer-Causing Virus

Cedars-Sinai — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:35:40 EST

There are several medical tests where patients collect their own samples: nasal swabs for COVID-19, urine samples for pregnancy, stool tests for colorectal cancer. Now, a test for high-risk HPV, the type of human papillomavirus that can cause cervical cancer, has been added to the list.

Aptitude Secures $10M+ to Accelerate Development of Point-of-Care and Over-the-Counter CT/NG/TV STI Test on Metrix(r) Platform

Aptitude Medical Systems, Inc. — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 09:25:07 EST

Aptitude Medical Systems, Inc. (Aptitude) has secured funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to accelerate the development and release of its new Point of Care (POC) and Over-The-Counter (OTC) Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis sexually transmitted infection (STI) test on the Metrix(r) molecular diagnostics platform.

First-of-Its-Kind Blood Test for Head and Neck Cancer

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 07:00:30 EST

Developed at the University of Michigan, MyHPVscore is a highly accurate blood test that can detect human papilloma virus-related head and neck cancer by measuring fragments of tumor DNA in a patient's bloodstream.

The FC428 Clone: Tracking Global Transmission of Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 06:30:58 EST

The emergence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae strains resistant to ceftriaxone, the last reliable treatment, poses significant public health threats. The global spread of the FC428 clone, carrying penA allele 60.001, is of particular concern due to its association with high-level ceftriaxone resistance and frequent treatment failures.

Singles Differ in Personality Traits and Life Satisfaction Compared to Partnered People

Association for Psychological Science — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:35:05 EST

New research finds that lifelong singles have lower life satisfaction scores compared to those in relationships.