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A Glove to Prevent Premature Birth?
February 24, 2011 — Changes to the microbiological equilibrium in the female genital tract can lead to obstetric complications. Medical researchers are investigating a method of screening for such ... > full story -
Intravaginal Practices Are Associated With Acquiring HIV Infection
February 15, 2011 — Although there is no evidence to suggest a direct causal pathway, some intravaginal practices used by women in sub-Saharan Africa (such as washing the vagina with soap) may increase the acquisition ... > full story -
Lavender Oil Has Potent Antifungal Effect
February 14, 2011 — Lavender oil could be used to combat the increasing incidence of antifungal-resistant infections, according to a new study. The essential oil shows a potent antifungal effect against strains of fungi ... > full story -
Third Trimester Group B Streptococcus Test Doesn't Accurately Predict Presence During Labor
February 11, 2011 — Many women are having different test results for Group B streptococcus between their routine third trimester screening and a rapid test performed at the time of ... > full story -
Molecular Link Between Reproduction in Yeast and Humans
February 4, 2011 — A novel study draws a completely unexpected link between reproductive proteins in humans and proteins involved in fertilization in invertebrates, as well as mating between haploid cells in yeast. ... > full story -
Assisted Reproductive Technologies: Uterine Health More Important Than Egg Quality, Study Shows
February 2, 2011 — For women seeking pregnancy by assisted reproductive technologies, such as in-vitro fertilization, a new study shows that the health of the uterus is more relevant than egg quality for a newborn to ... > full story -
Taking Mating Cues from Many Sources, Pathogen Adapts to Thrive and Infect
January 24, 2011 — New research shows that a nasty yeast called Candida albicans, a source of infections in humans, can become inspired to mate and to form biofilms by the pheromones of many other species. It can even ... > full story -
Study Uncovers Why Hormones Increase Breast Cancer Risk
January 18, 2011 — Researchers have identified how the hormones progesterone and estrogen interact to increase cell growth in normal mammary cells and mammary cancers, a novel finding that may explain why ... > full story -
Estrogen Alone Is Effective for Reducing Breast Cancer Risk, Study Finds
December 9, 2010 — While endogenous estrogen (i.e., estrogen produced by ovaries and by other tissues) does have a well-known carcinogenic impact, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) utilizing estrogen alone (the ... > full story -
Effect of Water-Based and Silicon-Based Lubricant on Sexual Pleasure of Women
December 9, 2010 — A new study by sexual health researchers at Indiana University found that women who used lubricant during sex reported significantly higher levels of satisfaction and pleasure. The study, involving ... > full story
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