Women were only found to benefit from continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask whereas in men it was mainly associated with reduced sexual quality of life, finds a new study.

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

A team of researchers have identified a novel lipoprotein that Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria use to defeat the human body's first line of immune defense.

Only half of the people diagnosed with HIV in southern Mozambique enroll in medical care while others do not initiate the next step of HIV care, reports a new study.

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.

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

HIV outbreak among people who administer drugs in Indiana from 2011 to 2015 could have been prevented if the state's top health officials had responded sooner on warnings, reports a new study.

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

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.

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

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

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

Most parents force youngsters of LGBT community to undergo conversion therapy (back to normal), they even tend to involve therapists, and religious leaders

Lower sperm counts and other parameters of impaired sperm were observed in men having a longer duration of infertility problem. From the study of 1644

Poor quality of a man's sperm is linked to multiple miscarriages in women, reveals a recent research. The sperm quality of fifty men whose partners suffered

A review for primary care physicians published in iCMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)/i, aims to provide care to the growing number of identified transgenders among adolescents.

RBMXL2 gene's role which is very similar to a possible infertility gene found on the Y chromosome present only in men has been discovered by Newcastle University scientists.

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

The age at when the puberty hits a child is based on the gap between the parents' and child's ultimate height and not genetics, find researchers. The

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

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

A new study has found that UK and Australian sperm banks used masculine archetypes to attract donors because laws prohibit them from paying for sperm.

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.

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.

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

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

Undiagnosed sexually transmitted chlamydia infection on men may be linked to loss of fertility among men. A study led by Queensland University of Technology

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.

New study reports the various reasons behind the lack of libido among women in their 60s. The findings of the study are published in the journal iMenopause/i.

Teeth exposed to cigarette smoke over a period of two weeks can lead to discoloration very quickly but e-cigarette vapor or vapor from glo, a tobacco

Bacteria and fungal organisms responsible for causing dental caries can only be treated by disrupting their protective bio-film, which these organisms make to protect themselves from antibiotics.

While clear, plastic aligners have grown in popularity as alternatives to bulky, metal braces, these appliances can become easily contaminated. A new

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

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.

Plasters for mouth ulcers have been developed by experts at the University of Sheffield. The research team created these plasters using special polymers which are able to stick to moist surfaces.

Chances of tooth decay are higher in young adults who are born with HIV, finds a new study. The findings of this study are published in the IMicrobiome/I journal.

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

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.

Novel dental filling material is two times more resistant to breakage than standard fillings, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal i Scientific Reports/i.

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

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

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

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

Wearing dental braces can straighten your crooked teeth, but it may not always bring happiness and self-confidence, reports a new study. Research undertaken

Oral health has been separated from routine healthcare and health policy for too long, despite the fact that oral diseases constitutes a major global

Checkups with the dentist are showing a decline among immigrants, and racial and ethnic minorities in the US. Oral health is linked to healthy aging;

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.

Elite athletes have poor oral health despite brushing their teeth more regularly than most people, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the iBritish Dental Journal/i.