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First Sexual Experience Impacts Risk of HIV, Violence for Women in Kenya

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.




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Genital Warts Left Untreated May Up HIV Transmission Risk

Genital warts may raise the risk of HIV transmission, but prevention and treatment could reduce the spread of the disease, reports a new study. The findings




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Single Dose Antibiotic Treatment May Not be Enough to Treat STD

A single dose of metronidazole or tinidazole antibiotic may not be very effective in treating an STD in some women, finds a new study. The findings of




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Individual HPV Types Linked to HIV Infection Discovered

For the first time scientists have discovered 37 individual types of the human papillomavirus, or HPV, that are specifically associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.




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HPV Vaccination: Safety Concerns Top the List

Concerns that the HPV vaccination would encourage or support youth sexual activity have led to only a minority of parents to immunize their children against




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Proteins That may Play Key Roles in Female Fertility and Cancer Biology Discovered

Aurora kinase A (AURKA), AURKB and AURKC proteins regulate each other with surprising twists and turns in female mouse eggs, a finding that may play an




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Culturally Tailored Intervention Increases HPV Vaccination of Asian-American Adolescents

A culturally tailored multilevel strategy designed by scientists significantly increased human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake among low-income, mostly




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Sex Education Before College Linked to Lower Sexual Assault Risk

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




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New Treatment for Chlamydia Infections

New way to prevent and treat chlamydia, the most commonly occurring sexually transmitted bacterial infection has been found. Unlike the traditional method




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Transgender Youth Faced With Tough Decision to Freeze Sperm or Eggs: Study

Key factors such as family values, gender dysphoria, the cost of the procedure or not feeling ready to make such an important, lifelong decision at their




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Environmental Toxins may Impair the Fertility of Future Generations

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




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Study Leads to Improved Vaccinations Against Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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




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Vaccination Programs Curb HPV Infections (and) Precancerous Cervical Lesions

Human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination programs found to decrease the number of infections and precancerous cervical lesions caused by the virus significantly,




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More Than 1 Million New Curable Sexually Transmitted Infections Every Day: Study

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.




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Combination Immune Therapy Reduces Genital Herpes Outbreaks

Combination of a vaccine and a medicated cream was found to be a promising strategy to dramatically reduce the recurrence of genital herpes, said Yale investigators.




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Blocking Zinc Uptake Could Prevent Gonorrhea Infection

Blocking key mineral zinc uptake was found to stop gonorrhea infection, the widespread sexually transmitted infection, revealed study by the Institute




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Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Work Productivity Loss

There need to be better management and treatment of men with erectile dysfunction, typically in the workplace as the burden might be significant. Erectile




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Relationship Abuse Among Female Teens on the Rise

A new Michigan State University study has found that female adolescents are found to experience relationship abuse at alarming rates. Specifically researched




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Concussions may Lead To Erectile Dysfunction In Retired NFL Players

Concussion symptoms, including loss of consciousness, disorientation, or nausea after a head injury, might lead to low testosterone and erectile dysfunction




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Oral HPV DNA Detection in Teen, Young Adult Females

Human papilloma virus DNA was detected in 6.2% of 1,259 participants (ages 13 to 21) at baseline but oral HPV detection became less likely with time since becoming sexually active, said researchers.




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Families Talking Together Intervention Helps Reduce Adolescent Sexual Risk Behavior

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




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Age-Related Macular Degeneration Linked With Chronic Periodontitis

bAge-related macular degeneration is linked to chronic periodontitis/b, recent research presented at the 47th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) reports.




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3D Printed Drug-filled Dentures can Reduce Fungal Mouth Infections

Using 3-D printers to build dentures filled with microscopic capsules that periodically release Amphotericin B, an antifungal medication could help better




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New Way to Predict Caries Progression Discovered

An increase in the concentration of several substances in the oral fluid serves as the indication of dental caries development. Researchers from Russia




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Water Fluoridation May Prevent Dental Decay

Water Fluoridation may reduce dental decay in U.S. children and adolescents, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the iJournal of Dental Research/i.




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Future of Bioengineered Tooth Replacement In New Therapies

The field of bioengineered tooth has received a great deal of attention in the past few years as it has shown potential to regenerate.Bone marrow cells promote stimulation of bioengineered teeth.




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Protein's Role in Curbing Initiation of Inflammation Identified

University of Pennsylvania researchers and colleagues have identified protein Del-1 that plays a key role in getting the body back to normal after inflammation.




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Opioid Prescriptions from Dentists Linked to Youth Addiction Risk

Dental painkillers put teens and young adults at increased risk for opioid addiction in the following year, a study from the Stanford University School of Medicine has found.




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Alerting Patients to Their Risk of Gum Disease Improves Inflammation and Dental Hygiene, Says Study

Use of psychological techniques to communicate the risk of developing periodontal disease to patients improved their dental hygiene over a three month period.




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Dentists Help Identify Domestic Violence Victims

Dentists can be the first line of defense against domestic violence, said researchers from The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix and




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Almost 81 Percent Antibiotics Prescribed by Dentists are Unnecessary: Study

Most antibiotics prescribed by dentists to prevent infections prior to dental visits are unnecessary, reports a new study. A new study conducted by




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Respiratory Exposures in Dental Clinics May Up Occupational Lung Disease in Dentists

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




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Mobile Tower Radiation Ups Oral Problems Risk

Radiation from mobile phone towers was found to increase oral problems, said a doctor at Saveetha Dental College and Hospital. "The environment plays




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Key Molecules Discovered Could Help Tackle Tooth Loss and Regeneration

New study sheds light on the science behind the periodontal ligament formation, which helps to keep the tooth stable in the jawbone. This improved understanding




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Toothache Treatment: Antibiotics Not Necessary

In most cases, antibiotics are not recommended for toothaches, announced The American Dental Association (ADA). This guidance, published in the November




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Periodontal Disease: Patent for Biodegradable Rods

New biodegradable rods can effectively treat periodontal disease. Researchers of the Institute of Pharmacy at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg




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Experts Seek More Active Prevention of Tooth Decay for Kids

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




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Tooth Decay Prevention: Get Rid of Cavities Using a Bioactive Peptide

Preventing tooth decay now becomes easy using a bioactive peptide that coats the tooth surface, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published




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Around Half of Dental Opioid Prescriptions Exceed Guidelines

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




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New Dental Material May Revolutionize Implant Dentistry

New study uses neutrons to try to develop better and less costly dental restorations. Teeth damaged by trauma or disease require treatment to look




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E-cigarettes Change Oral Microbiome, Increase Infection Risk

Vaping alters the mouth's microbiome and makes e-cigarette users more prone to inflammation and infection, stated new study led by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry.




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CGIAR doubles funding to $1 billion in five years

Fruits of new investments in CGIAR could include big boost in rice production for Asia, sustainable irrigation for millions of parched farms in Africa, and dramatic drop in forest destruction tied to agriculture. Washington, D.C. and Montpellier, France — CGIAR, the world’s largest agriculture research partnership, today announced its funding has doubled from $500 million […]




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President Rajapaksa launches new water information system during visit to IWMI

17th January 2014 – Colombo, Sri Lanka – His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, has officially launched a new, hi-tech information system that promises to enhance water management in the South Asian country. Download the full media release




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Millions affected, billions at stake: Scientists urge ‘wiser’ use of wetlands to tackle poverty and conserve ecosystems

2nd February 2014 – Colombo, Sri Lanka Agriculture and wetlands should be managed in unison in order to conserve vital ecosystems and support the livelihoods of millions of people, according to a new report published to coincide with World Wetlands Day, today. Download the full media release Download the report




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Press Release: World Losing 2,000 Hectares of Irrigated Farmland to Salt-Induced Degradation Daily

Extensive costs of salt-damaged soils include $27 billion+ in lost crop value per year.







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Press Release: World’s First Solar Irrigation Cooperative Receives Award

Chief Minister of Gujarat, Smt Anandiben Patel awarded a certificate of appreciation to the Dhundi Saur Urja Utpadak Sahakari Mandali (DSUUSM).