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Libido in its common usage means sexual desire; however, more technical definitions, such as those found in the work of Carl Jung, are more general, referring to libido as the free creative—or psychic—energy an individual has to put toward personal development or individuation.

Male contraceptive pill crosses the human clinical trial hurdle

Birth control pills have been around for the past six decades but have been for use of women only. A team of researchers this week have announced the success of the first male birth control pill that could safely prevent pregnancy.

27 Mar 2019

Male contraceptive pill shown to be safe and tolerable in phase I trial

A potential new male birth control pill has been declared safe for use after a phase I trial showed that the once-daily capsule works without causing any significant side effects.

26 Mar 2019

Hormonal treatment associated with depression in men with prostate cancer

Men who receive anti-hormonal treatment after having their prostate removed are 80% more likely to suffer from depression than men who don't receive this treatment. This leads researchers to suggest that patients receiving androgen deprivation therapy should be monitored for post-surgical depression.

18 Mar 2019

Triangular-shaped neurons found in the brain help us recognize and categorize food

Brain regions best known for recognizing the potential horror of a hurricane also help us recognize, appreciate and categorize our food, scientists report.

4 Oct 2018

Pear-shaped body is healthier than apple shape

Whether we like it or not, everyone accumulates fat. For women, it usually accumulates around the hips, resulting in a pear-shaped look. In men, fat tends to build up around the abdomen, creating an apple shape.

13 Sep 2018

Doctor to the stars disciplined over use of controversial menopause therapy

In a conversation with Sarah “Fergie” Ferguson, the Duchess of York, that aired on the Oprah Winfrey Network, Dr. Prudence Hall said age isn't what determines health and vitality.

12 Sep 2018

Medical cannabis provides relief across dozens of health symptoms, study shows

Utilizing new mobile application technology, researchers at The University of New Mexico found that medical cannabis provides immediate symptom relief across dozens of health symptoms with relatively minimal negative side effects.

11 Sep 2018

Nerve stimulation therapy may offer new hope for women with sexual dysfunction

Electrodes aren't the first thing most people think of when it comes to achieving sexual arousal. But if the results of a pilot study are any indication, that may soon change.

5 Sep 2018

Innovative questionnaire reveals most common symptoms reported by people with kidney disease

A team of researchers from Leicester has developed an innovative questionnaire which helps to shed light on the most common symptoms reported by people suffering from kidney disease.

4 Sep 2018

Testosterone levels in men largely determined by their childhood environment

Men's testosterone levels are largely determined by their environment during childhood, according to new research.

25 Jun 2018

Study explores if CPAP treatment can improve sexual QOL for sleep apnea patients

Long-term use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment for obstructive sleep apnea was associated an improvement in sexual quality of life for women, but not men.

24 May 2018

Research identifies barriers that may prevent Black Americans from screening for CKD

The incidence of kidney failure is 3 times higher in Black Americans than in whites, and the prevalence of chronic kidney disease continues to rise among Black Americans while it has stabilized in other racial groups.

16 Mar 2018

Stoked! Weed may light the flame for a roll in the hay

Many states permit the use of medical marijuana. Now there's evidence that pot might work as "marital marijuana," revving up sex drives in both men and women.

31 Oct 2017

Could marijuana be an aphrodisiac?

A new study is the first to show that regular use of marijuana or cannabis is linked to having more sex. The study by the Stanford researchers assessed the use of marijuana and frequency of sexual intercourse among participants in the United States. Results were unprecedented.

29 Oct 2017

The painful side of positive health care marketing

Lori Wallace sits on a couch with her 11-year-old son and his new pet snake. It burrows under his armpit, as if afraid. Wallace is sure it’s not.

25 Oct 2017

Northwestern Medicine launches new Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause

Northwestern Medicine has launched a first of its kind center dedicated to providing comprehensive care to women for two often unmet areas of women's healthcare – sexual health and menopause.

17 Oct 2017

Fermented red clover extract decreases number and severity of menopausal hot flushes

The vast majority of women in the menopause are familiar with the status of Red Clover as an herbal medicine that soothes hot flush symptoms and hormonal fluctuations.

14 Jul 2017

UAB medical professionals provide few tips to help men get healthy

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 12 percent of men age 18 and older are in fair or poor health leading to obesity, hypertension and even mortality.

15 Jun 2017

Direct-to-consumer ‘low-T’ medication advertising increases prescriptions but may not improve health

Direct-to-consumer advertising for drugs to treat testosterone deficiency -- or "low T" -- increases prescriptions to men for hormone-replacement therapies but may not improve their health, UC Davis physician Richard Kravitz said in an editorial published in the March 21 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

22 Mar 2017

Strong emotional reactions can trigger adrenaline release that causes goose bumps

When you find yourself in an eerie place or the beat drops just right during a favorite song, the chills start multiplying. You know the feeling. It is a shiver that seems to come from within and makes your hairs stand on end.

16 Dec 2016