Posts Tagged ‘contraception’
Tiny particles packed with bee venom kill HIV
WASHINGTON U. – ST. LOUIS (US) — Researchers are a step closer to developing a vaginal gel to prevent the spread of HIV. Continue…
Monday, March 11, 2013 8:20 - 14 Comments
Society & Culture - Jan 15, 2013 11:04 - 2 Comments
Civilization survives if women have equal rights
STANFORD (US) — The collapse of civilization can be avoided by reducing consumption and expanding women’s role in society, biologists report. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jul 16, 2012 14:27 - 0 Comments
Doctors unfamiliar with some birth control options
MONASH (AUS) — General practitioners lack the knowledge and ability to adequately provide long-term contraceptive care to their female patients, according to new research. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 2, 2012 18:02 - 2 Comments
Birth control shot risky for the obese?
USC (US) — A small study suggests obese women may increase their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by using the Depo-Provera birth control shot. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 2, 2012 11:16 - 0 Comments
Is ultrasound the future of male contraception?
UNC-CHAPEL HILL (US) — Ultrasound equipment commonly used for physical therapy reduces sperm counts in lab rats to levels that would result in infertility in humans. (more…)
Science & Technology - Oct 3, 2011 6:00 - 0 Comments
One-dose contraceptive for cats
U. FLORIDA (US) — A single dose of a contraceptive vaccine can make most female cats infertile for several years. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Jun 30, 2011 12:58 - 3 Comments
Culture drives attitudes about climate
PENN STATE (US) — Consumerism and contraception have a significant impact on people’s attitudes about climate change, according to a new study. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jul 29, 2010 10:27 - 6 Comments
Lemurs smell funny on birth control
DUKE (US)—A new study finds hormonal contraception changes the chemical signals sent by female ring-tailed lemurs, making them less attractive to potential mates. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 14, 2010 15:41 - 6 Comments
Male contraceptive that comes with a zap!
UNC CHAPEL HILL (US)—Some might call it the Holy Grail of reproductive science: developing a long-term, inexpensive, completely reversible, and nonhormonal male contraceptive. (more…)
