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  • October 2008

    • Migraines Can Kill Adulterers: Study

      Daily Telegraph (UK)  |  Oct 1, 08 4:01 PM CDT

      Migraines Can Kill Adulterers: Study

      (Newser) - Deadly migraines can be caused by cheating on one’s spouse, the Telegraph reports. An Italian study found that the devastating headaches can turn fatal when coupled with an extra-marital affair. Migraines “can be exacerbated by a series of factors like aphrodisiac food, performance-enhancing drugs, physical strain and psychological stress caused by the need to keep the relationship secret,” a researcher said. More »

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      death  • sex  • affair  • scientific study  • migraines  • headaches  • extramarital affair  • aphrodisiacs

  • May 2008

    • Toad Venom Aphrodisiac Kills NYC Man

      Associated Press  |  May 23, 08 9:25 PM CDT

      Toad Venom Aphrodisiac Kills NYC Man

      (Newser) - New York City officials warned people today to avoid a toad venom-based aphrodisiac that recently killed a man, the AP reports. The illegal love drug, often sold as Jamaican Stone or Chinese Rock, is harmful whether ingested or applied to the skin. "There is no definitely safe way to use it,” one official said. Similar drugs have killed at least five New Yorkers since the early 1990s. More »

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      New York City  • public health  • accidental death  • frogs  • aphrodisiacs

  • January 2008

    • Top 10 Aphrodisiacs—for Real?

      LiveScience  |  Jan 19, 08 8:20 AM CST

      Top 10 Aphrodisiacs—for Real?

      (Newser) - Most aphrodisiacs are pure bunk, but it's fun to read about tonics that have beguiled lovers for centuries—and look at a few that may actually work. LiveScience lists its top 10: Respect. Dr. Ruth talks about the feeling that sparks all meaningful relationships, and makes for good sex too. Exercise. A recent study links penile dysfunction to inactivity, while physical fitness boosts mind and body both. Psychoanalysis. Therapists can boost that libido by helping alleviate depression and other disorders. More »

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      list  • exercise  • Viagra  • sexual health  • therapy  • herbal medicine  • aphrodisiacs

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