Distressing sexual problems reported by at least one in ten young people in Britain

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 09:00:00 BST

Climaxing, erectile dysfunction and lack of interest in sex are main issues, with young people rarely seeking professional help. Around one in ten young men and one in eight young women in Britain who are sexually active have experienced a distressing sexual problem lasting at least three months in the past year, according to new research published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

Is it good research? New online tool launched to help people tell good science from bad

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 09:00:00 BST

What's the difference between good and bad quality research? Why do the findings in one study appear to contradict the results in another? Which piece of expert advice should I really trust? Now academics behind a new online tool that will help people “ask the right questions” and “understand and evaluate” health research, hope to change that.

Significant increase in E-cigarette use in Scotland

Tue, 20 Sep 2016 09:00:00 BST

The 2015 Scottish Health Survey, shows a significant increase since 2014 in the proportion of adults who currently use e-cigarettes.

Portrayal of women’s drinking habits in the media offers biased, judgemental view

Wed, 28 Dec 2016 09:00:00 GMT

Women who binge drink are depicted more negatively by the media than men who do the same thing, according to new research.