Women’s Natural Scent Most Attractive to Men: Study

According to new research, women who want to attract a man should not wear perfume, since a man’s testosterone levels are influenced best by a woman’s natural odors, particularly when she is ovulating.

Couples’ ‘Green Disputes’ on the Rise

The environment has become a growing concern in recent years, and therapists say this trend has led to more and more couples coming to them with so-called “green disputes.”

FDA, HHS Raise Concerns Over Plastic Chemical

Both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have pledged $30 million to research the short- and long-term effects of bisphenol A (BPA), a plastics chemical used in baby bottles, sippy cups, and infant-formula can linings.

Tiger Woods at Sex Addiction Clinic: Reports

Golfer Tiger Woods is being treated at a Mississippi sex rehabilitation clinic, two television stations and a sex-addiction author are reporting.

Should Postmenopausal Women Be Able to Have IVF?

A reporter discusses the issue of IVF after menopause with both supporters and opponents, exploring the ethical considerations of “pushing the boundaries” on women’s fertility.

Induced Labor Linked to More C-Sections

Inducing labor has been linked to an increased risk of one to two cesareans per 25 inductions that researchers say could have been avoided if women had waited for labor to spontaneously begin.

Viagra Does Not Spur Risky Sexual Behavior: Study

Results from a new study have found that taking Viagra does not make men more likely to engage in risky sexual practices such as having unprotected sex that involves a partner with HIV.

Experts Weigh in on Circumcision Debate

Two new reviews have reached conflicting conclusions on the risks and benefits of circumcision, just as the The American Academy of Pediatrics is considering updating its recommendations regarding the procedure among newborns.

Longer Breastfeeding Time Linked to Kids’ Mental Health

Australian researchers have found that children who are breastfed for longer than six months may have a reduced risk of mental health problems later in life.

FDA Warns Four Drugmakers About ‘Misleading’ Claims

The companies and drugs cited by the FDA are Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceuticals’ diabetes drug Byetta, Eli Lilly’s depression med Cymbalta, Bayer AG’s birth control device Mirena, and Cephalon’s lymphoma drug Treanda.

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