New study assesses the rate at which adolescents discuss sex with their parents and primary care providers, and the frequency at which they receive screening for sexually transmitted infections.

Exposure to lead (in the air and topsoil) can affect fertility in both men and women, finds a recent study. The study was a first that comes after news

Alcohol and marijuana, when used separately or combined, increase the risk of condomless sex among young adults, a new study finds. bThis increased

Pelvic examination in adolescent girls does not help the physician's to diagnose certain sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). In fact it narrows

WHO has officially recognized 'compulsive sexual behavior' a mental disorder. An excessive engrossment with sexual fantasies urges, and behaviors that

A study on teenage girls and young women in Kenya reveals that if the first sexual encounter is forced, such women are four times more likely to experience gender-based violence later in life.

Students who had received sexuality education including refusal skills training before college matriculation were found to be at lower risk of experiencing

Exposure to environmental pollutants can cause modifications in brain development, which can affect sexual development and fertility for several generations, reveals a new study.

Skin vaccination generates protective CD8 T-cells that are recruited to the genital tissues. Study conducted by King's College London scientists has revealed

Among people aged 15-49 years, every day, there are more than 1 million new cases of curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs), revealed data released today by the World Health Organization.

Shaving or waxing pubic hair may not raise the risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), stated new study. Previous research and many media reports

Adolescent sexual risk behavior is lowered with involvement of parents and healthcare providers, stated new study. Now, a randomized clinical trial

A definitive checklist of events that should never be faced by a patient has been drawn up to ensure the best patient care worldwide, says a recent research.

Dental stem cells extracted from baby teeth can help in the regeneration of dental tissues, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published

Frequent exposure to dangerous microscopic, airborne particulates, and gases during dental procedures may increase dental professionals' risk of developing

In a rare surgery, doctors have extracted an astounding 526 teeth from the mouth of a seven-year-old boy. The surgery was performed at Chennai's Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, doctors said.

Dentist's drill may not be the best way to deal with tooth decay in children's teeth, according to a new study. And, there is no proof that conventional

Around half of the opioids prescribed by dentists in the United States exceed the three-day supply recommended by federal dental pain-management guidelines.

In the cells forming tooth enamel, excessive fluoride exposure was found to alter calcium signaling, mitochondrial function, and gene expression, stated

Experts from across Asia gathered to discuss how the next generation of satellite based technologies could help improve disaster preparedness and response at a three-day meeting in Mount Lavinia.

Too much exposure to severe environmental conditions may affect the human brain, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the iNew England Journal of Medicine/i.

People living in Delhi, please take note. Activities like construction, vehicle traffic, and domestic heating add significantly to the Delhi-National

Too much lead exposure can cause decreased brain volume in some adolescents, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal iNature Medicine/i.

An individual's susceptibility to pneumococcal disease is increased when exposed to diesel exhaust particles (DEPs), revealed study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

Breathing polluted air during early childhood can cause structural brain changes later at age 12, reports a new study. A new study suggests that significant

Experts discuss the raised risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in the winter and during travel as recently, around 25 people were hospitalized for

Floors and furniture in most daycare centers are being mopped and cleaned constantly to protect kids from infections. But, frequently getting exposed

CoQ10 (coenzyme Q10), a substance naturally produced by the human body and found in beef and fish, can reverse the harmful effects produced by BPA, according

How close is the world to “peak phosphorus” — that point in time when production of phosphorus will reach its maximum and it will get harder to access it?

Wa, (UWR), Feb. 06, GNA – The German Development Cooperation (GIZ) has earmarked 18 communities in six districts in the Savanna Ecological Zone (SEZ) to pilot the Resilience Against Climate Change (REACH) project.

“One of the big challenges of dealing with water resource management is: How are you going to manage something if you can't measure it?” said William Rex, senior adviser at the International Water Management Institute.

The heavy use of smartphones is affecting our state of mind and now, the devices are ruining the sex lives of people too, a new study has found. The

The European holiday traditions that predate - and became an inseparable part of - Christmas have been explored by Maria Kennedy, an instructor of folklore

For several people, the pursuit of staying healthy both physically and mentally while juggling a work-life balance seems like an impossible goal. To

People using a smartphone to text while walking have more chances to meet with an accident or near-miss than taking a call or listening to music. According

Excessive or uncontrolled buying or shopping is a highly prevalent, disabling and growing problem, yet measuring the extent and effects of this significant

Getting attached to a new baby can trigger feelings of jealousy among anxious couples, reports a new study. The findings of study are published in the iJournal of Social and Personal Relationships.

Single dose of psychoactive component, THC, can induce various symptoms associated with schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders in health volunteers,

Stress can alter sperm and impact brain development of next-generation, reveals a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal iNature Communications/i.

Implementation of existing interventions targeting modifiable risk factors can help narrow the mortality gap between the general and the severe mental illness populations, reports a new study.

Sudden lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic has increased depression and anxiety among millions of people living across the world. Research by the University

Parent-based treatment known as SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) is as efficacious as individual cognitive-behavioral therapy

PanicMechanic, the new mobile app has been developed to help attack sufferers during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The app adapts biofeedback-like

Several people may experience emotional distress and be at higher risk of developing psychiatric disorders like depression and anxiety during COVID-19 pandemic, reports a new study.

Those with worries about money are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety. Moreover, these worries may also lead to reduced productivity, said

Regular exercise can improve mental fitness. So, hurry up, plan a daily workout schedule to keep your mind sharp. A healthy body is home to a healthy

New study has developed a public-speaking tutor on the Amazon Alexa platform that enables users to engage in a cognitive restructuring exercise. This

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) was a valued partner in conceptualising the workshop content and was well represented at the workshop with the participation of its senior officials.

In the Omo-Turkana and Zambezi basins in Africa, complex relationships emerge from the balances struck among hydropower generation, irrigated agriculture, water quality and environmental flows.

Tamil Nadu is expecting central government's permission for plasma trials in a week's time for treating COVID-19 patients. Speaking to reporters,