New study points to agriculture in frog sexual abnormalities Jul 4, 2008
In a study with wide implications for a longstanding debate over whether agricultural chemicals pose a threat to amphibians, UF zoologists have found that toads in suburban areas are less likely to suffer from reproductive system abnormalities than toads near farms where some had both testes and ovaries. "As you increase agriculture," said Lou Guillette, a distinguished professor of zoology, "you have an increasing number of abnormalities.". (EurekAlert!)
Catalyst: Don't Die Young Jul 3, 2008
Tonight, she steps inside a giant plastic ball, rolling it down a female reproductive system ... Tonight, she steps inside a giant plastic ball, rolling it down a female reproductive system drawn on a hillside to enact the monthly journey of egg from ovary ... Tonight, she steps inside a giant plastic ball, rolling it down a female reproductive system. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Dog at heart of custody fight Jul 3, 2008
Dog's reproductive system at center of lawsuit Breeder, Sandy Springs family are locked in custody battle. By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 07/02/08. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tons of PCBs may come calling at a Texas city Jun 19, 2008
Still, Hershkowitz and other environmental experts said Port Arthur, with a population of about 58,000 people, faced a legitimate risk of exposure to PCBs, which have been linked to cancer, brain and liver damage, skin rashes and harmful effects to the reproductive system. And he questioned whether the incinerator, given its record, could do the job safely. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Indian Study to Help Clear Doubts on Mobile Phone Hazards Jun 13, 2008
The present study will also try to pin point if the radio frequency wave radiations cause any effect on fertility of humans, on menstrual cycle, hormonal changes in women and the male reproductive system. Furthermore the study will also analyze if the radio frequency wave radiations in India are compliant with international standards. (News Locale)
Nurses Notes - Men 50 or older should be tested for prostate cancer Jun 11, 2008
Prostate cancer is a disease in which cancer develops in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system. Cells of the prostate mutate and begin to multiply out of control. (Missoulian, MT)
Health Ministry commissions study on effects on mobile phone ... Jun 11, 2008
Another aspect under the scanner of thestudy will be to analyse the effects of radiations on fertility of humans and side effects if any on menstrual cycle, hormonal changes in women and abnormalities if any on the male reproductive system. The sample size of the study is reported to be 4000 divided into five groups i.e. heavy exposure male group (1,000 men who talk on the mobile phone for more than four hours a day), moderate exposure male group (1,000 men who speak for more than two hours but... (TelecomTiger)
Fruit Fly Helps Identify Protein Critical To Eggshell Formation That May Be Pesticide Target Jun 4, 2008
Her studies, which include the form and function of fingerlike microvilli -- found in the ears, gastrointestinal tract and reproductive system -- led her to palisade. During usual eggshell formation, vitelline bodies are sandwiched between these microvilli fingers. (Science Daily)
Breast Cancer Gene Risk May Be Overstated Jun 2, 2008
It may soon prove justified that the never ending promises of the gene-testing risk astrology, espoused mainly by the concerned experts, should terminate the claims (implicit but loud) to replace the anticipated implementation of the potential of primary (non-chemical) prevention of breast cancer as an epidemic disease along with other malignant tumors of womens reproductive system. Arne N. Gjorgov, M.D., Ph. (Yahoo News -- Cancer)
Pregnant Man Sells Stories May 29, 2008
He is sexually a woman, i.e. her reproductive system is that of a woman ... But he s genetically a woman because his reproductive system is sexually the same as the one he was born with- a woman s.. (Suite101.com)
A 380m-yr-old birth captured in a fossil May 29, 2008
Long and his colleagues were particularly astounded to find such a sophisticated reproductive system so far back on the evolutionary clock. "It shows us that live birth was occurring at the same time as egg lying, and that these mechanisms evolved together rather than sequentially," explained co-author Kate Trinajstic, who together with Long found the fossil. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
FOXSexpert: 15 Reasons Why She's Not in the Mood May 28, 2008
Yeast infections can be due to a number of reasons and are basically when the healthy yeast that always exist in her reproductive system gets thrown out of balance. There's nothing wrong with them. (Fox News)
Sanjay Gupta: The next 400 years May 26, 2008
Laboratory studies show that some of these chemicals are linked to cancer and kidney damage and may interfere with the reproductive system. Mosquito Breeding : Stray poly-bags act as receptacles of water, sufficient enough for mosquito breeding. (India Times)
Citizen Teacher May 26, 2008
"It was a transparency of the male reproductive system. I thought, not today, not the first day back. I put it back.". There's no telling when the military will require his services again, but Carroll was able to spend all of the 2007-08 school year with his students. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Toxic toys in the firing line May 25, 2008
High doses have been shown to interfere in the development of the male reproductive system. One US study suggested that infant boys had smaller genitals if their mothers were exposed to high levels of certain phthalates. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
What Causes Cystic Fibrosis May 22, 2008
Mucus is a slippery substance that lubricates the linings of the airways, reproductive system, digestive system and some organs and bodily tissues. In individuals with CF, the CFTR gene does not work correctly. (Suite101.com)
Controversy Over Fire-Retardant Chemicals May 21, 2008
"They can affect the developing brain and they can affect the developing reproductive system," said EPA senior toxicologist Linda Birbaum. Birnbaum is one of , the last PBDE made in America. (CBS News)
Toxins at your fingertips May 21, 2008
Conventional nail polishes are loaded with non-earth-friendly and nonhuman-friendly ingredients, including formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate (DBP, likely an endocrine disruptor and harmful to the reproductive system), and toluene (a neurotoxin and harmful volatile organic compound). As for conventional nail polish remover, it generally contains acetate, a neurotoxin, and often contains acetone, a poison. (Boston Globe)
Is Fire Retardant A Harmful Toxin? May 20, 2008
"They can affect the developing brain and they can affect the developing reproductive system," she said. "There is very limited evidence whether or not they can cause cancer.". (CBS News)
The libido injection that claims to go one better than Viagra May 20, 2008
The pill would use a hormone that releases Type 2 gonadotropin, which drives the reproductive system in animals and humans. Tests on animals have proved successful and researchers at the Medical Research. (Daily Mail)
Study sizes up Indian male May 17, 2008
Krishnamurti, an andrologist (one who studies the problems of the male reproductive system), said race is known to influence penis size. You can t expect a six-foot-tall Scandinavian and a four-foot-tall Korean to have the same size. (Calcutta Telegraph)
Tumor Caused Girl, 4, to Start Puberty at 14 Months May 14, 2008
When Grace was 14 months, her parents, Erica and Perry Webster, were told she had the reproductive system of a 12-year-old. The tumor was removed last year at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, The New York Times reports. (Fox News)
Sex ed class focuses on facts, discussion May 9, 2008
The middle school program is different than the high school starting with communication but then covering the reproductive system, puberty, STDs and protection. Lewin was inspired to create the program after reading the Youth Risk Behavior Survey put out by Emerson Hospital. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Letters to the editor (April 21) Apr 22, 2008
Christa wrote on Apr 21, 2008 8:44 AM:" And then there is this crop: http://www.premiumchristmastree.com/a28/Artificial-christmas-trees,-causing-REAL-problems/article_info.html ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREES, CAUSING REAL PROBLEMS ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREES DAMAGE THE ENVIRONMENT AND POSE HEALTH RISKS TO CONSUMERS Fake Christmas trees have a negative impact on the environment and pose significant health risks and hazards for both consumers and workers. Artificial Christmas trees... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Apr 15, 2008
Dr. Richert will discuss subjects such as personal hygiene, understanding the reproductive system, pregnancy and abstinence, good nutrition, and the importance of building healthy relationships. Class size is limited, and cost is 10 per person. (Sulphur Southwest Daily News, LA)
Pregnant, yes - but not a man Apr 13, 2008
Thomas may be a man in the eyes of the law, but she remains physically a woman, with a woman's reproductive system, a woman's genitals, and a woman's chromosomes. So when she and Nancy decided to have a baby, she had little trouble conceiving through artificial insemination. (Boston Globe)
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The hospital is currently recruiting and interviewing for an OB/GYN doctor physician specialists who provide medical and surgical care to women and have particular expertise in pregnancy, childbirth, and disorders of the reproductive system. Recruiting is the difficult part. (Ridgecrest Daily Independent, CA)
Pregnant US Man Hails 'Miracle' Apr 7, 2008
The medical procedures he underwent a decade ago did not affect his reproductive system. His wife says she inseminated him using sperm from an anonymous donor. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Science sheds light on the adobes Apr 6, 2008
We (humans) can discharge selenium where in the lower life forms, it s a bioaccumulator and it becomes concentrated in the reproductive system, he said. That s when the empty nests and misshapen fry show up. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Why Synthetic Estrogens Wreak Havoc On Reproductive System Apr 3, 2008
2, 2008) Researchers at Yale School of Medicine now have a clearer understanding of why synthetic estrogens such as those found in many widely-used plastics have a detrimental effect on a developing fetus, cause fertility problems, as well as vaginal and breast cancers. The study was led by Hugh S. Taylor, M.D., professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Science and section chief of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Yale School of Medicine. (Science Daily)
Menopause 'caused by age-old tensions between wives and their ... Apr 3, 2008
GLUM LILY PACKS HER BAGS. A pregnant Lily Allen failed to raise a smile as she left her boyfriend's home. (Daily Mail)
Menopause Is An Adaptation To Minimize Reproductive Competition Between Females In A Family, Research Suggests Apr 2, 2008
Dr Michael Cant at the University of Exeter explains, "Women everywhere experience a rapid decline in fertility after the age of forty, culminating in menopause around ten years later. Our study helps to explain why this phase of rapid 'senescence' of the reproductive system starts when it does, and why women, on average, stop having children a full ten years before the onset of menopause.". It also helps to explain why in some societies (particularly in Africa and Asia), women are required by... (Science Daily)
Hormone Combo May Provide Reversible Male Birth Control Tool Apr 1, 2008
Testosterone and other male hormones create "negative feedback" in the male reproductive system, which suppresses sperm production. In this study, Liu and colleagues analyzed 30 male hormonal contraceptive studies that included a total of 1,756 men, aged 18 to 51. (MEDLINEplus)
Men In Danger Mar 30, 2008
In the early 1990s, a Danish researcher raked through decades of surveys about the male reproductive system to try to find a reason for a sudden rise in testicular cancer. He found that during the previous 50 years sperm count had dropped by 50 per cent.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Minnesota parents support sex education Mar 27, 2008
She spends about three weeks talking about relationships, the reproductive system and other issues similar to Hillestad. Condom use is not discussed in detail, and her curriculum pushes abstinence. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Pregnant man to give birth in July Mar 26, 2008
Thomas Beatie, who was born a woman, had a sex change to remove his breasts and underwent testosterone therapy, but kept his female reproductive system. Beatie and his wife Nancy had always wanted children, but unfortunately Nancy was forced to have a hysterectomy 20 years ago, after suffering a severe case of endometriosis. (LIVENEWS.com.au)
Study: Female Hormone May Hold Key to Male Pill Mar 26, 2008
Testosterone and other male hormones act as contraceptives by creating negative feedback in a man s reproductive system, suppressing the production of sperm, according to the study. Researchers analyzed all published male hormonal contraceptive studies from 1990 to 2006 with durations of at least three months. (Fox News)
Chemist says he gave steroids to cyclist Thomas, helped with cover story Mar 26, 2008
Wierman said she had great concern that Thomas had put herself at risk for long-term damage to her reproductive system and heart. Thomas' attorney, Ethan Balogh, sought to suggest Wierman was so busy during this time period teaching, treating patients, giving speeches and reviewing medical literature that she could not have given adequate attention to Thomas. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
MRI findings help forecast prostate cancer prognosis Mar 25, 2008
Prostate cancer forms in tissues of the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system. The National Cancer Institute estimates 186,320 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2008, mostly in men over age 65. (EurekAlert!)
Teens & STDs: A new approach to sexual education Mar 23, 2008
It doesn t go into the reproductive system, but among the book s chapters is one called Avoiding the Penalties that addresses STDs ... Health teacher Jody Smith said the program covers STDs and other infectious diseases, along with the reproductive system and human growth and development. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
My Opinion: Cell phones harm more than they help Mar 21, 2008
Scientists have reported negative effects of cell phone waves on the brain, heart, endocrine system, DNA and male reproductive system, according to USA Today. And of course, we know that many car accidents are related to texting or talking while driving. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Why do birds sing? It's in the brain Mar 20, 2008
"The big question is whether these cells are involved in the reproductive system.". Copyright 2008 Reuters. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Male fertility 'set in the womb' Mar 17, 2008
Dr Allan Pacey, senior lecturer in andrology at the University of Sheffield, said scientists had been worried for many years about the increasing incidence of problems resulting from disrupted development of the male reproductive system during pregnancy. "Understandably, this is almost impossible to study in humans directly and so animal models are needed to unravel the precise details. "To use the adult anogenital distance as a proxy marker of foetal exposure in utero is a good suggestion and I... (BBC News -- UK)
Fallout From Atomic Bombs Still Causing Health Problems Mar 16, 2008
Tumors of the breast and reproductive system accounted for 48 percent of malignancies in women. Among those who developed cancer, the researchers determined that nine of the survivor patients developed their disease as a result of radiation exposure while in the womb, compared with 87 whose illness was linked to childhood exposure. (Health-Finder)
Health: Glass baby bottles make a comeback Mar 15, 2008
But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says animal testing has shown that BPA has hormone-like effects on the reproductive system ... The agency, noting that animal tests have shown BPA to have hormone-like effects on the reproductive system, said it is not known whether the results could occur in people. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Vet saves classroom pet Mar 5, 2008
The bearded dragon had problems with its reproductive system and needed surgery. The surgery was performed by local veterinarian Art McMillian. (The Daily Reflector)
Maternal Love: How A Mother's Brain Responds To Her Infant Mar 2, 2008
4, 2004) Scientists are now uncovering increasing evidence that the brain not only responds to hormones produced by the reproductive system, but that these hormones the so-called female. (Jul. (Science Daily)
Too late to reverse rise in C-sections? Feb 25, 2008
READING "" (City & Region, Feb. 14), I couldn't help but think that the evolutionary process in the reproductive system is nothing short of breathtaking. For eons we females had been capable of giving birth with very little medical intervention. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Yoga Anatomy: Menstruation Feb 23, 2008
The dissociation women suffer from their sexuality and reproductive system happens in part because of Western culture s. Culturally speaking, this natural cleansing process is considered a disease, unclean or, at best, a grim fact of life. (Suite101.com)
Men's smoking and drinking can damage the health of future children Feb 19, 2008
Cynthia Daniels, a professor of political science from Rutgers University in New Jersey, said: "He has demonstrated that when you harm the male reproductive system you can see multiple generations of harm transmitted and this is not disputable. His research has human relevance in that it suggests a model of transgenerational effects.". Professor Daniels, who has written several books on the politics of reproduction, said society had for too long held women solely responsible for the health of... (Daily Mail)
Chemical alert for babies Feb 16, 2008
US researchers found that as the use of baby care products rose so did the concentration of phthalates - manmade chemicals that affect the development of the reproductive system - in a child's urine. Studies suggest exposure to some phthalates could reduce levels of testosterone and alter reproductive organs, leading to fertility problems in boys and early puberty in girls. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
* Students need better sex education, survey shows Feb 14, 2008
Despite the "education" they receive from the Internet, a high percentage of respondents gave incorrect answers when asked about the human reproductive system, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual harassment and homosexuality, the news release said. "Only 15 percent [of respondents] know that women can still have sex during pregnancy, while only 11 percent said that homosexuality is not a psychological disorder," Chiang said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Are Plastic Baby Bottles Harmful? Feb 14, 2008
"The reproductive system is developing, the brain is developing, the immune system is developing," David Carpenter, director of the Institute for Health and the Environment at the University at Albany, told a news conference Thursday on behalf of the environmental agencies. Knowing that, he said, it is "absolutely obscene" to expose infants to the compound. (Time.com)
Religious Right leaders losing clout? Feb 12, 2008
Re: 1:26 wrote on Feb 11, 2008 2:00 PM:" Yikes! There's another one! "Human rights concerns"--hoo, boy, THAT'S rich. It is a clear gambit to wrest a woman's reproductive system from her control. Period. End of discussion. You have no CLUE what is going on in her doctor's office (do you understand figuratively? Too big a word?) without barging in. IT IS NONE OF YOUR (or my) business. And I'll tell you, if you REALLY don't believe in evolution, why don't you, as a matter of principle, eschew all... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Truth and rumours muddy plastics debate Feb 11, 2008
Like DES, it is a synthetic version of estrogen, the group of hormones that regulate most of the female reproductive system ... The defects, in studies that found them, included a tendency to develop diabetes and obesity, enlarged prostate, changes in the breast tissue that suggest being prone to breast cancer, and a cluster of slight deformities in the male reproductive tract that scientists call "feminization." These deformities are seen to occur in animals exposed to so-called endocrine... (National Post)
Acupuncture Shows Promise In Improving Rates Of Pregnancy Following IVF Feb 11, 2008
According to Eric Manheimer of the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Center for Integrative Medicine and colleagues who conducted the systematic review, acupuncture has been used in China for centuries to regulate the female reproductive system. With this in mind, the reviewers analyzed results from seven clinical trials of acupuncture in women who underwent IVF to see if rates of pregnancy were improved with acupuncture. (Science Daily)
Babies Recently Treated With Lotion, Shampoo, And Powder More Likely To Have Phthalates Chemicals In Urine Feb 9, 2008
Animal-based studies of phthalates have found that the synthetic chemicals can harm reproductive system development, and studies in humans have found that prenatal exposure or exposure through breast milk can alter hormone concentrations. Early-childhood exposure has not been extensively studied, so additional research is needed to determine if phthalate exposure can indeed cause reproductive development problems or other adverse effects in infants. (Science Daily)
MARS: Sex and sensibility (55) Feb 8, 2008
On a whiteboard in front of a class of skeptical teenagers, Brian Dekker drew a rough sketch of the female reproductive system, but left it unlabeled. Instead, he asked the class what they thought he d just drawn. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Report Fuels Concern Over Chemicals in Baby Products Feb 5, 2008
"We haven't yet shown for sure that there is a problem with exposure to these chemicals after birth. The studies that have been out that have shown problems with the kidneys, lungs, liver and the male reproductive system have been from exposure while the baby is still in utero. So, this is Mom's exposure to these chemicals effecting the baby," he said. Phthalates are found in many products, including cosmetics and fragrances. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Baby products raise chemical concern Feb 4, 2008
Animal-based studies of phthalates have found that the synthetic chemicals can harm reproductive system development, and studies in humans have found that prenatal exposure or exposure through breast milk can alter hormone concentrations, the study says. "Babies may be more at risk than children or adults because their reproductive, endocrine and immune systems are still developing," Sathyanarayana said. (India Times, India)
American beauty: Whats in your makeup? Jan 29, 2008
Among the bad guys are petroleum currently banned by the European Union, the popular ingredient is linked to cancer and allergic reactions; phthalates linked to birth defects in the male reproductive system; and sodium laurel sulfate which allows other chemicals to penetrate deep into the skin and into the bloodstream by altering the skin structure. More GreenDAY cosmetics coverage. (MSNBC -- Environment)
First comes the needle, then comes the pain Jan 27, 2008
The body's inability to produce testosterone acts on the muscles, certainly, as well as the reproductive system. But it also can act on the brain. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Quality control mechanism tags defective sperm cells inside the body Jan 24, 2008
This study suggests that the male reproductive system must be able to evaluate and control the quality of the sperm to insure an optimal chance of fertilization. High levels of ubiquitin in the sperm can indicate low-sperm count or infertility. (EurekAlert!)
What we doJulian Shah talks about what it is like to be a urologist Jan 20, 2008
Urology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the urinary tracts (where urine is stored and eliminated) of males and females, and on the reproductive system of males. WHAT IS YOUR JOB. (BBC News -- UK)
Of art and understanding Jan 17, 2008
There was an installation of paint-spattered empty rooms, a Styrofoam sculpture of the female reproductive system, a video of Mick Jagger's pants falling off and a live couple rolling across the floor, kissing and stroking one another. Now guess which one I made up. (Ithaca Times, NY)
