Less Sex Linked To An Earlier Menopause, Study Finds
Having sex less frequently could lead to an earlier menopause, a new study suggests.
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1 In 16 US Women's First Experience With Sexual Intercourse Was Rape, Study Says
More than 3.3 million American women ages 18 to 44 were raped the first time they had sexual intercourse, according to a new study, and "all demographic groups reported substantial roles of forced sexual initiation."
More Intense Exercise Linked To A Better Sex Life, Exploratory Study Says
There's really nothing better for your health than exercise -- and that applies to your sex life's health too.
1M STDs Diagnosed Every Day, World Health Organization Says
More than one million new cases of four sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are contracted every day, according to figures released Thursday by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Couples Are Having Less Sex, Study Finds
Couples are having less sex than in the previous two decades, new UK research says -- but the number of people wanting more is rising.
New 'Male Birth Control' Pill Might Be Safe, But There's Still A Long Way To Go, Researchers Say
There's a challenge with hormonal birth control: suppressing testosterone in men to super-low levels while avoiding the side effects of low hormone levels, such as changes in sexual function.
Olive Oil May Be Better For Men Than Viagra, Study Claims
The study, published by the University of Athens, examined over 600 men and found that an olive oil-rich diet cut the risk of erectile dysfunction by up to 40 percent.
Woman Contracts UK's First Reported Case Of Rare Flesh-Eating STD
A woman in the United Kingdom has reportedly been diagnosed with a rare, flesh-eating sexually transmitted disease.
CDC: 'Don't Wash Or Reuse Condoms'
The reminder was posted by CDC STD on Twitter.
Study Says Risky Behavior, Crime Down Among Teens
An 12-year survey from 2003 to 2014 found that teens are less likely to start doing drugs, having underage sex, or committing crimes.
California Considers Ban on Sex Between Lawyers and Clients
The nation's largest state bar association is overhauling ethics rules for attorneys for the first time in 30 years, and some lawyers are unhappy about a proposal that would open them up to discipline for having sex with clients.
FDA Panel Backs Female Libido Pill, Under Safety Conditions
Government health experts are backing the approval of an experimental drug intended to boost the female sex drive, but stress that it should carry safety restrictions to manage side effects including fatigue, low blood pressure and fainting.
Baltimore Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 5-Year-Old Boy
Jose Ricardo Garcia, 34, faces multiple sex offense and assault-related charges.
Court Date Set For Ex-Ravens Cheerleader Accused Of Sexual Contact With Minor
The court date is set for a former Ravens cheerleader at the center of a sex scandal.
Va. Man Charged With Transferring HIV To Md. Woman
A Virginia man has been arrested on charges of having unprotected sex with a Maryland woman without telling her he was HIV-positive.
Exercise Your Way To Better Sex
There's a new way of exercising that is backed by Harvard doctors to improve your sex life.
Man Charged In Sex Sting Is Living In US Illegally
Police in St. Mary's County say they've arrested a Frederick resident who offered to pay for sex with an undercover officer posing online as a 16-year-old girl.
Man Gets 20 Years For Producing Child Porn
A Silver Spring man has been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for conspiring to produce child pornography.
2 Schools In Region Investigated Over Sex Abuse
Two schools in the mid-Atlantic region are among the 55 colleges and universities that are being investigated over their handling of sexual abuse complaints under Title IX.
Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Toddler Taken Into Custody
An Anne Arundel County man wanted for child sex abuse is taken into custody.
Teacher Accused Of Having Sexual Relationship With Archbishop Curley Student
Shocking charges against a local Catholic school teacher. She is accused of having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student.
19-Year Veteran Baltimore Cop Charged With Soliciting Sex From 14-Year-Old Girl
Howard County Police have charged a 19-year veteran Baltimore police officer with sex offenses against a teenage girl.
Naval Academy Sexual Assault Case Enters Day 2
A woman at the center of a sexual assault case involving a former U.S. Naval Academy football player was expected to take the stand for a second day Wednesday at the man's court-martial, a day after she testified he had told her they had sex, though she doesn't remember it after a night of drinking.
Teen Arrested After Slapping Girl's Buttocks At Annapolis Mall
A teen is arrested and charged with a sex offense at Annapolis Mall.
Former Deputy Sheriff Sentenced For Having Sex With Inmate
A former deputy sheriff in Prince George's County has been sentenced to one year in prison for having sex with an inmate.
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Synthetic surfaces gaining traction at major horse racing tracks
The deaths of 12 horses at Churchill Downs, including two on Kentucky Derby day, in the last month have reignited public outcry about what horse racing is doing to prevent catastrophic injuries.
Annual Charles Street Promenade returns in June
Historic Charles Street will once again become a pedestrian mall for a day of outdoor shopping, dining and strolling, this time on the first Saturday of June from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Employers added 339,000 jobs in May as hiring surged
Hiring sped up last month, showing the job market remains resilient despite high inflation and borrowing costs.
Baltimore County Schools seek input on virtual inclement weather days
The next school year allows for three inclement weather days before the year would be extended.
Man shot, killed in Woodlawn
The circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately clear.
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Baltimore County police tells teens to stop playing 'Assassin Game': 'It creates a safety risk'
Teenagers are using water guns that look like real guns to play what is known as the "Assassin Game."
First Alert Forecast: Temperatures reach the 90s Friday, weekend storms possible
This morning is on the very mild side with temperatures in the low 60s for the A.M. rush hours.
Synthetic surfaces gaining traction at major horse racing tracks
The deaths of 12 horses at Churchill Downs, including two on Kentucky Derby day, in the last month have reignited public outcry about what horse racing is doing to prevent catastrophic injuries.
Boxing champ Gervonta Davis taken into custody following 'impromptu hearing'
Boxing champ Gervonta Davis was taken into custody at Baltimore Central Booking on Thursday, less than a month after he was ordered to serve three months of home detention for a hit-and-run crash.
From names to intensity, what to expect this hurricane season in Maryland
Storm names are retired if they're considered historic due to their intensity, or the massive destruction and loss of life they may cause.
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Synthetic surfaces gaining traction at major horse racing tracks
The deaths of 12 horses at Churchill Downs, including two on Kentucky Derby day, in the last month have reignited public outcry about what horse racing is doing to prevent catastrophic injuries.
First Maryland work zone safety group meeting held since I-695 crash that killed six workers
The crash happened in March when a driver crashed into a work zone. Investigators determined speed was a factor.
Marylanders can now add their ID to Google Wallet, along with Apple Wallet
The state approved mobile IDs for Apple Wallet around this time last year.
Maryland creamery nominated in USA Today contest for "Best Ice Cream Shop"
The creamery's flagship was founded in Chincoteague, Virginia in 1975, but opened its Berlin and Salisbury locations in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
What to know about this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee
The 231 elementary and middle school students in the national spelling bee this year are as young as 9 and as old as 14.
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University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health to hold Compress and Shock Training
In recognition of CPR and AED Awareness Week, the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health will hold a Compress and Shock Training tomorrow.
Maryland creamery nominated in USA Today contest for "Best Ice Cream Shop"
The creamery's flagship was founded in Chincoteague, Virginia in 1975, but opened its Berlin and Salisbury locations in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
Where's Marty? Learning about women in welding at JARC Baltimore
Where's Marty? Learning about women in welding at JARC Baltimore
Gordon Center for Performing Arts to hold Queer Jewish Arts Festival, community events
In honor of Pride Month this June, the Gordon Center for Performing Arts invites the community to join for a series of programs on the road, in the gallery, and at the Gordon.
A Friendly Bread shares tasty selections with WJZ
A Friendly Bread shares tasty selections with WJZ
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Synthetic surfaces gaining traction at major horse racing tracks
The deaths of 12 horses at Churchill Downs, including two on Kentucky Derby day, in the last month have reignited public outcry about what horse racing is doing to prevent catastrophic injuries.
Haywood Highsmith, a 'self-made' basketball player from Baltimore, playing in NBA Finals
Haywood Highsmith, a former Baltimore high school basketball standout, is competing in the NBA Finals.
Mark Andrews excited about another season with Lamar Jackson in Ravens' offense: 'That's my quarterback'
No one is more excited to have his quarterback return than Ravens' tight end Mark Andrews.
Military Bowl to be played on Dec. 27 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis
The Military Bowl will be coming back to Annapolis in December.
Veteran coach Bob Babb leads alma mater Johns Hopkins back to Division III College World Series
However, don't overlook the baseball team, ranked No. 1 in the nation in Division III.
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Senate passes debt ceiling bill, sending measure to Biden
The legislation now goes to President Biden's desk, pulling the nation back from the brink of a financial crisis.
House passes debt ceiling deal and sends it to the Senate
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
Debt ceiling deal's next steps — House sends bill to Senate
The House passed the bill to raise the debt ceiling Wednesday. Now, the Senate will take it up.
What's in the debt ceiling deal — and what's not
The debt ceiling deal has cleared both chambers of Congress and is headed to the president's desk.
Tentative debt ceiling deal reached to avert default
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
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Annual Charles Street Promenade returns in June
Historic Charles Street will once again become a pedestrian mall for a day of outdoor shopping, dining and strolling, this time on the first Saturday of June from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Maryland creamery nominated in USA Today contest for "Best Ice Cream Shop"
The creamery's flagship was founded in Chincoteague, Virginia in 1975, but opened its Berlin and Salisbury locations in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
Orioles help 22 BARCS animals find home after overcrowded shelter pleas for help
The shelter said Orioles management saw the widely circulated call for help and were quick to respond.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy surprises Johns Hopkins grads with 2023 commencement speech
The president appeared in a live stream from Ukraine on screens at the ceremony at Homewood Field in Baltimore.
John Waters to receive honorary degree from the University of Baltimore
Mayor Brandon Scott will deliver the commencement's keynote address.
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The return of dumb phones? Teens ditch easy internet access for mental health
It's getting harder to truly unplug in a tech-dominated world, but a "dumb phone" could help us balance the scale just a little bit.
Here's what's open and closed on Memorial Day 2023
Many office workers and schoolchildren will see a day off to start the summer season.
Flying Dog Brewery moving from Maryland after acquisition by New York company
Flying Dog said it plans a "seamless transition" to cease operations in August.
Brace yourselves, travelers: This summer could be 'one for the record books'
Air travel is expected to be up by 11% over last year, with 3.4 million people expected to fly over the holiday weekend.
Vote on Anne Arundel County plastic bag ban pushed back to June 5
After weeks of delays, Anne Arundel County has set a date to vote on a bill that would ban most retailers from giving customers plastic bags for free.
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Beloved Little Italy restaurant Joe Benny's shutters this weekend
The popular spot on South High Street is known for its meatballs.
New President, COO named for Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and Grace Medical Center
Shlossman currently serves as COO of Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, and before that she was the COO of another medical center in Arizona.
Tastykake recall: some products may contain peanut allergens
Some Tastykakes containing peanut butter were improperly labeled, sparking a recall due to allergy concerns.
Flying Dog Brewery moving from Maryland after acquisition by New York company
Flying Dog said it plans a "seamless transition" to cease operations in August.
Vote on Anne Arundel County plastic bag ban pushed back to June 5
After weeks of delays, Anne Arundel County has set a date to vote on a bill that would ban most retailers from giving customers plastic bags for free.
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New President, COO named for Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and Grace Medical Center
Shlossman currently serves as COO of Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, and before that she was the COO of another medical center in Arizona.
Record number of workers test positive for cannabis, study shows
The number of general employees testing positive for marijuana following an on-the-job accident has hit a 25-year high.
Maryland officials urge Medicaid recipients to renew coverage
Maryland officials announced a public awareness campaign on Thursday to remind Medicaid recipients to renew their coverage since the federal government is reinstating a requirement that existed before the COVID-19 pandemic for states to verify eligibility.
Peloton recalls 2.2M bikes because seat posts can break while in use
Exercise equipment maker has received 35 reports of incidents, some resulting in injuries including a fractured wrist and cuts.
What does the end of the Covid-19 national emergency mean? Dr. Leana Wen explains
The national public health emergency around Covid-19 officially ends in the United States on Thursday, May 11, more than three years after it was first declared.
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AFRAM to host pop-up events around Baltimore ahead of festival
The festival is bringing energy to the city by hosting pop-ups across Charm City in early June.
Tupac Shakur to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
What to know about this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee
The 231 elementary and middle school students in the national spelling bee this year are as young as 9 and as old as 14.
Reimagined Disney on Ice stopping in Baltimore this fall
Disney on Ice has been an arena staple for years, but the company is touting an all-new production featuring the debut of new characters.
Exclusive secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion
The word list for the Scripps National Spelling Bee is crafted by a panel of 21 people, including five former Scripps champions.
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Marty Bass has your Friday morning forecast 6/2/2023
Marty Bass has your Friday morning forecast 6/2/2023
First Alert Forecast: Temperatures reach the 90s Friday, weekend storms possible
This morning is on the very mild side with temperatures in the low 60s for the A.M. rush hours.
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Thursday night forecast (6/1/2023)
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Thursday night forecast (6/1/2023)
Grueling hurricane seasons: our new normal is already here
While these storms possess different labels in various parts of the world, they all have one thing in common, they're dangerous and often deadly.
How the Maryland Department of Emergency Management coordinates hurricane response
The MDEM is not a response agency but works with those agencies to support local governments in responding to incidents.
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Overusing disinfectants can contribute to health problems, study finds
Many of us use disinfectants to clean our homes and workplaces, especially since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. But a new study says we may be using them too much, and it could affect our health and environment.
Where's Alexus? Getting a sneak peek at the feast to expect in Little Italy this weekend
The Feast of Saint Anthony Italian Festival returns today to Little Italy.
Christina Tkacik on testing Frontier's all-you-can-fly summer pass
For $499, Frontier promises an all-you-can-fly summer pass. The Baltimore Banner is testing it out.
Furever Home: Meet Rebel, a gentle puppy who has lost his sight
Rebel has lost his sight, but is doing fine and is happy as can be.
Where's Alexus? Checking out the goodies at the Italian festival kicking off today
The St. Anthony Festival runs through Sunday in Little Italy