Tom Holt is a professor in the School of Criminal Justice, housed in Michigan State University's College of Social Science. Holt also serves as the director of the newly formed MSU Center for Cybercrime Investigation and Training and, here, he discusses romance fraud and how to avoid falling for the scam.
New research from Toronto Metropolitan University explores how couples navigate conflict and how it impacts the quality of their relationships. The study's findings could help romantic partners improve the way they fight.
Every year, when Valentine's Day gets close, almost every store is packed with assorted heart-shaped chocolates. As companies put effort into making chocolate the candy of love, it seems that the health effects of chocolate are put in the spotlight more and more. Some studies say chocolate can have several health benefits. For example, according to a National Institutes of Health (NIH) article, several meta-analyses suggest chocolate consumption can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
Stigma, privacy and inconvenience are among the many barriers that may prevent some adolescents and young adults from addressing sexual health with a traditional health provider. But many young people prefer testing for STIs in the comfort of their own home, a new study suggests.
A new study from Michigan State University researchers found that friends significantly agreed on who was ready for committed relationships -- and who wasn't.
The article highlights some of the most tantalizing insights that science has gleaned about a behavior that so intensely captivates our collective imagination but continues to defy understanding.
Whether you're in a committed relationship, swiping to find that special someone or taking a break from dating, as Valentine's Day approaches it's obvious that love is in the air. Experts from the University of New Hampshire share some advice to pinpoint your partner's passion, design dating that fits you--no matter your age--and how to navigate today's technology to better make that love connection.
Nicolas Chomont and Andres Finzi will use the CIHR funds to work to develop a treatment capable of permanently eliminating the human immunodeficiency virus from the body.
Sexual intimacy can be challenging for women treated for cancer, but the nationally recognized Menopause Urogenital Sexual Health and Intimacy Clinic (MUSIC) at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center can help.
An UdeM-led study finds that cisgender teenage girls are less likely to achieve orgasm than teenage boys.
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, so it's the perfect time to review facts about cervical cancer, HPV-associated risks, and screening recommendations. We'll also look at self-collected tests that have recently sparked interest.
Research has shown that polarization undermines democracy by driving citizens to prioritize partisan preferences over democratic principles, encourages democratic gridlock and threatens democratic attitudes and norms, such as tolerance for opposition.
O cancer de garganta e um dos canceres que mais cresce e esta frequentemente ligado ao papilomavirus humano (HPV). O cancer orofaringeo, ou cancer de garganta, e um tipo de cancer de cabeca e pescoco que pode ser dividido em dois subgrupos: canceres associados ao HPV e canceres nao associados ao HPV. E, dependendo do tipo do subgrupo, o tratamento e diferente.
"For decades, researchers have known that differential treatment from parents can have lasting consequences for children," said lead author Alexander Jensen, PhD, an associate professor at Brigham Young University. "This study helps us understand which children are more likely to be on the receiving end of favoritism, which can be both positive and negative."
Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have found that bacterial vaginosis consists of two distinct subtypes -- one of which significantly increases the risk of developing chlamydia infections
A Rutgers Health study of 2.8 million Swedish people finds divorced individuals more likely to carry genetic predispositions for psychiatric disorders.
Love doesn't come with an instruction manual, but for autistic adults seeking to navigate the complexities of romance, a UCLA Health program offers a roadmap to finding and sustaining meaningful relationships through the launch of a new research study, called PEERS for Dating.
There are several medical tests where patients collect their own samples: nasal swabs for COVID-19, urine samples for pregnancy, stool tests for colorectal cancer. Now, a test for high-risk HPV, the type of human papillomavirus that can cause cervical cancer, has been added to the list.
Aptitude Medical Systems, Inc. (Aptitude) has secured funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to accelerate the development and release of its new Point of Care (POC) and Over-The-Counter (OTC) Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis sexually transmitted infection (STI) test on the Metrix(r) molecular diagnostics platform.
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