Although experts have known for years that drinking red wine in moderation has health benefits, last month University researchers pinpointed one specific reason why that is. Marty Mayo, assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular genetics, and his U.Va.
Say someone offered you up to $950 to stay in a hotel room for five days complete with cable television and room service -- the only catch is that you might get a little sick.
HIV, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, has long been considered a problem affecting urban areas. But now the deadly virus is popping up increasingly on Southern college campuses.
No matter where you look on Grounds, a group of die-hard runners is always within sight. Every time you go to Memorial Gymnasium, you see that same girl working it on the elliptical.
We all know that the sexual dynamic between two people changes over time. But how? What should we expect after those first years -- stiff as a board or bored stiff? Let's chart this one out. First night.
Spit, swallow or dodge? That is the question. When asked, most guys said they prefer that the girl swallow.
Going to the gynecologist may seem like a daunting experience, but knowing what to expect and how to prepare for an annual exam can make it an easy routine.
Although a healthy diet and moderate physical activity contribute to a healthy body, new research has shown they may also prevent or help manage type 2 diabetes, also known as adult onset diabetes. Researchers at the University's Health System were awarded a $3.5 million grant March 10 from the National Institutes of Health in order to study diet and exercise among type 2 diabetics. Jane Crowther, the "I Can" diabetes study project coordinator, said the study places participants on a one-year diet and physical exercise plan, which is followed by two and a half years of monitoring. She said the goal of the study is "to help control blood sugar and also aid in modest weight loss." Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, accounting for 90 percent of all cases.
Spring officially began more than a week ago. Skimpy spring clothes have distracted the male educational process.
While many females find it unfair that guys who have a lot of sex are "studs" and girls are "sluts," many experts actually allege that this sex double standard has some real psychological roots. Psychology Prof.
Ever gotten a pop-up ad for pheromones? Those natural chemicals that are supposed to turn you on?Thought they were just a gimmick?
Lube's bedroom uses are nearly boundless. Lubrication increases sensation while decreasing friction, allowing users to reap the benefits. Newer lubes do not taste bitter, so they are not offensive during oral sex.
I'd been saving myself for months. Fall semester had just ended. I'd hopped a flight home to Munich, had reached his loft in spite of snow flurries and blurred jet-lag vision and had solicited scented candles from a smirking neighbor.
The FDA issued a warning to 10 antidepressant manufactures last Monday stating that the products may actually increase suicidal thoughts in patients. Jim Tucker, a doctor at the University Hospital, said the University is still analyzing the data in order to assess the risk. "It is best to keep in mind that those who are depressed would have [suicidal] thoughts," Tucker said. He added that, "While used in kids, [antidepressants] have side effects, but not suicidal thoughts." Since the introduction of antidepressants, suicide rates have actually decreased in the U.S., The New York Times reported. In addition to treating depression in hopes of preventing suicide, Tucker said antidepressants serve a number of other purposes. "Antidepressants can be used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder and other anxiety conditions," he said. The New York Times reported that behind cholestoral and heartburnpills antidepressants are the third biggest selling category of drugs worldwide. Tucker said the FDA's warning will not discourage him from prescribing antidepressants to his patients. "We explain to parents and patients our concern about the risks to make them aware and alert to it," he said.
National Nutrition Awareness month marks the Peer Health Educators' campaign to increase student awareness about dieting.
College is a time of sexual exploration for many students. Regardless of whether they choose to be in long, monogamous relationships or casually date around, being in sexually active relationships puts students at high risk for contracting sexually transmitted diseases. According to a recent study conducted by the University of North Carolina, one in every two sexually active young Americans will contract an STD by the age of 25. America's most common STD is the human papilloma virus (HPV), which is the cause of genital warts.
What is it about the female orgasm that makes sex so mysterious? Why are there so many books, magazine articles, Web sites and pamphlets with "how to" guides for women to achieve orgasms, when guys learned how to get themselves off when they were 12 years old? I know college women who have never experienced an orgasm.
University Medical School researchers recently discovered that the prescription drug Concerta is more effective than Ritalin in improving the driving of teenagers suffering from attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Web MD points out that one difference between these two brand names of methylphenidate (MPH) is that Concerta is a once-a-day controlled-release drug, meaning that it will release a gradually ascending level of MPH in the body, while Ritalin is an immediate-release MPH, meaning that it has peaks and falls of effectiveness. The U.Va.
Ever spent hours in a locker room with the trainer? If you're not an athlete, this week's book is for you.
There's an urban myth that anal sex can result in pregnancy. But according to Chris Peterson, a doctor at the University's Student Health Center, it is just that -- a myth. Peterson acknowledged, however, that "anal sex often accompanies vaginal sex," and pregnancy can result from the latter. Although anal sex may not carry a risk of pregnancy, it does not prevent sexually transmitted diseases or infections.
