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Fat in Males, Females Differs Genetically, Mouse Study Shows

Finding might explain why men store fat around belly, women around the hips

THURSDAY, May 20 Male fat tissue and female fat tissue are genetically distinct from one another, new research on lab animals reveals.

The observation -- based on work conducted solely with mice -- might explain why men tend to store fat in their bellies, while women...Read the full article

IVF, Fertility Drugs Might Boost Autism Risk

Two studies show a link, but experts say risk to any one child remains low

WEDNESDAY, May 19 Children whose mothers took fertility drugs were almost twice as likely to have autism as other children, new research finds. Being conceived by in vitro fertilization (IVF) or born prematurely also seemed to up the risk of autism, according to another study....

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Confiding Eases Older Men's Stress Over Sexual Problems

Unlike women, men found solace in talks with partners and friends, researchers found

WEDNESDAY, May 19 A new study of older people found that it's a good idea for men to confide to friends about their sexual problems -- it reduced their stress and unhappiness -- but the same was not necessarily true for women.

Researchers ...Read the full article

Technique Might Boost Women's Fertility

Scientists find way to awaken dormant ovarian follicles, produce more eggs

MONDAY, May 17 Scientists have found a way to awaken dormant ovarian follicles, possibly making more eggs available for reproduction during a woman's lifespan.

In mice, the technique resulted in live pups. In humans, the technique was successful in producing mature... Read the full article

Impotence Drugs May Aid Brain Tumor Treatment

Levitra, Viagra allowed anti-cancer medication to more easily penetrate brain barrier, study found

WEDNESDAY, May 12 A drug already approved for the treatment of erectile dysfunction may actually help boost the effectiveness of treatments for brain tumors tied to both lung and breast cancer, research shows.

The finding stems from an animal study that indicated tha...Read the full article

The Pill Turns 50

Oral contraceptives altered the social and sexual landscape in ways expected and unexpected

FRIDAY, May 7 Untold millions of women have taken it at some point in their lives, Loretta Lynn wrote a song about it, people have been arrested for it and it's still one of the most common prescription drugs in the world.

And it's simply ...Read the full article

New Hormonal Contraceptive Approved

Combines estrogen and progestin

THURSDAY, May 6 The Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals combination hormonal contraceptive Natazia has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The tablet combines two female hormones, estrogen and progestin, and is meant to deliver doses four times durin... Read the full article

Could the Pill Lower a Woman's Sex Drive?

Sexual dysfunction higher for those on the regimen vs. other methods, researchers report

THURSDAY, May 6 Women who use hormonal contraception such as birth control pills may be at higher risk for having sexual problems than women who use no contraception or non-hormonal contraception, a new study suggests.

The research isn't the first to find such a link... Read the full article