Written by Jane Tucker
A study done at the Stanford University Medical Center based in California has suggested that there is a link between female sexual dysfunction and infertility. The study which was done on over 200 women saw that those with fertility problems had a significantly higher risk of sexual dysfunction.
The first group of 119 women were handed questionnaires at a fertility clinic where they were receiving treatment and the results showed that 40 percent of them scored very low points on the sexual function questionnaire which meant that they were in the high risk category of female sexual dysfunction. Read More…
A study has indicated that high consumption of soft drinks may be the cause of reduced sperm quality in men
Young men who want to become fathers may want to cut their cola consumption, according to new Danish research results recently published in the American Journal of Epidemiology.
By Margaret Munro and Sandra Mcculloch, Canwest News Service
By Jessica Gresko ASSOCIATED PRESS
The District would allow people to have up to 2 ounces of marijuana a month — enough for about a joint a day — for certain medical uses under a bill that moved closer to passage Tuesday.
By Nancy Shute
Thirty-six million Americans have chronic sinus troubles. Millions more—perhaps 1 in 7 people—suffer from rhinitis, a fancy name for stuffy nose. All together, that’s a lot of people who could benefit from fast, easy, cheap symptom relief. As it turns out, one of the most effective treatments for nasal and sinus problems is also the simplest, safest, and cheapest: a saltwater nose rinse. Squirting salt water into the nose works much better at relieving symptoms than commercial saline nose sprays, new research says. Read More…
By January W. Payne
Fibromyalgia
affects about 2 percent of the U.S. population—more women than men—and often, those who have the condition are afraid to exercise because they fear worsening their symptoms. But experts say that regular physical activity actually helps fibromyalgia sufferers. The problem? The condition’s hallmarks—widespread body pain and fatigue—make it tough to work out. So how can people with fibromyalgia be encouraged to exercise without fear of making their pain and fatigue worse? A new study shows that taking small steps can help improve pain and functioning of those with fibromyalgia, as long as it’s done in moderation. Read More…
Victoria Colliver, Chronicle Staff Writer
But only 1-in-4 Quebecers happy
By DON BUTLER, Canwest News Service
Sexually transmitted infection gonorrhoea could become a superbug if doctors don’t come up with new ways to treat it, according to experts.
Gonorrhoea specialist Catherine Ison, from the Health Protection Agency, reckons a World Health Organisation (WHO) meeting in Manila next week will be vital in efforts to curb the bug’s resistance to drugs.
Chocolate reduces the risk of stroke or heart attack by increasing flow of blood around the brain and lowering blood pressure, study finds
Chocolate lovers and those eagerly awaiting Easter eggs, rejoice. Your indulgence means you are less likely to have a stroke or heart attack, especially if dark chocolate is your thing.
