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Negligible Risk of Sexual Transmission With Low HIV Viremia

TUESDAY, July 25, 2023 – For patients with HIV with viral loads of

Going Solo: Masturbation May Give Humans an Evolutionary Edge

WEDNESDAY, June 7, 2023 – Some might think masturbation is all about self-pleasure, but scientists now claim it’s far more significant than that. Their new findings suggest it could serve an i...

HPV: What It Is, Symptoms in Men vs. Women & Treatment

TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 – Talking about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be uncomfortable. But whether you’re talking to your partner, child or doctor, these are important conversations to h...

The Women’s Health Screenings and Preventive Care Appointments You Need

FRIDAY, May 19, 2023 – Health screenings and preventive care appointments are a key to maintaining long-term health and well-being. By proactively engaging in these practices, women can identify...

Mpox Virus Can Replicate on Surfaces for Days: Study

THURSDAY, May 18, 2023 – Most cases of mpox are spread from skin-to-skin contact, but it is possible to catch the virus by touching a contaminated surface in a house or a hospital room, according to...

CDC Warns That Mpox Could Make a Summer Return

TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 – Public health officials are urging people at risk for contracting mpox to get vaccinated, as they are concerned that a slowdown in infections since last summer may not...

WHO Declares Global Mpox Outbreak Over

THURSDAY, May 11, 2023 – Cases of mpox around the world have dropped dramatically, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday to declare an end to the global health emergency. The v...

Early-Life Physical, Sexual Abuse Tied to Early Death

MONDAY, May 8, 2023 – Early life physical and sexual abuse is associated with a greater risk for adult premature mortality, according to a study published online May 3 in The BMJ. Yi-Xin Wang, from...

Teen Dating Violence Sets Stage for Future Abusive Relationships

TUESDAY, May 2, 2023 – Teens who are abused by a romantic partner may suffer long-lasting repercussions, and this is especially true for girls, a new analysis finds. Investigators who reviewed 38...

Teen Dating Violence Sets Stage for Future Abusive Relationships

TUESDAY, May 2, 2023 – Teens who are abused by a romantic partner may suffer long-lasting repercussions, and this is especially true for girls, a new analysis finds. Investigators who reviewed 38...

What Is Gonococcal Arthritis?

TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 – Heard of gonorrhea? Most likely. What about gonococcal arthritis? Maybe not. Most folks are familiar with what is gonorrhea, but few may know about gonococcal arthritis, a...

Vaginal Swabs More Reliable Than Urine for STI Testing

WEDNESDAY, April 19, 2023 – Vaginal sampling should be the initial choice offered to patients undergoing testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and/or trichomoniasis, according to a systematic review and...

2021 Syphilis Rates Increased by Nearly One-Third in the United States

FRIDAY, April 14, 2023 – Reported cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis all increased between 2020 and 2021, reaching a total of more than 2.5 million reported cases, according to a new report...

STDs Continue to Climb in the U.S.

TUESDAY, April 11, 2023 – Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are surging in the United States, with notable increases seen in case counts of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia. Overall, STIs grew...

'Morning After' Antibiotics Could Slash Odds for Common STDs

THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 – A "morning after" dose of a common antibiotic can greatly lower the chances of sexually transmitted bacterial infections in high-risk people, a new clinical trial has...

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