Only 43% of parents use patient portal benefits for their children, poll finds

For many busy families, online access to a child's health provider for medical advice, health records or prescription...

Study shows long COVID’s hidden effect on women’s sex lives

From work to school to socializing, COVID-19 has impacted just about every part of our lives - and...

Generational differences in men’s health habits and concerns revealed

A new national survey by Cleveland Clinic revealed similarities and differences across generations when it comes to men's...

Shorter radiation treatment after surgery found safe for prostate cancer patients

For men who undergo a radical prostatectomy for the treatment of prostate cancer, post-surgery radiation therapy can play...

Greater PTSD symptoms lead to worse sexual functioning among midlife women

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been associated with a number of adverse mental and physical health outcomes. Little...

Rapid rise in syphilis hits Native Americans hardest

From her base in Gallup, New Mexico, Melissa Wyaco supervises about two dozen public health nurses who crisscross...

Study finds sharp rise in HIV prevention medication use among American youth

Eight times more American young adults now take medication to protect them from HIV than a decade ago,...

Research suggests booster doses may be necessary for monkeypox immunity

New research to be presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2024)...

Navigating the influencer landscape: The positive and negative effects of social media influencers on adolescents

In a recent review published in Social Science & Medicine, researchers assess previous research on the impact of...

UCLA Health researchers showcase advances in radiation oncology at ASTRO

UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers and physicians who specialize in treating patients with radiation therapies will...

In move to slash CDC budget, House Republicans target major HIV program Trump launched

More than four years ago, then-President Donald Trump declared an ambitious goal that had bipartisan support: ending the...

Watch: Many Americans are unaware of HIV prevention medication

Breaking down U.S. strategy to end the HIV epidemic by 2030Play Céline Gounder, KFF Health News' editor-at-large for...

Confidence and communication key to condom use among teens

A new meta-analysis evaluating condom use across 249 studies and more than a quarter million U.S. teens finds...

The impact of extreme weather events on HIV prevention and care

Extreme weather events linked to climate change exacerbate health inequities for people living with HIV, impacting prevention, care,...

New $39 million government funding to improve access to HIV treatment

People without Medicare can now access government-funded HIV treatment, after a $39 million investment from the federal government....

Lessons learned: Strategies for future pandemic response based on mpox experience

Targeted support for marginalized communities, strong public messaging and a properly coordinated Government approach led by Ministers are...

Study highlights advantages of syphilis self-testing: convenience, privacy, and rapid results

In a recent study published in The Lancet Public Health, researchers performed a meta-analysis on the utility of...

ECDC raises alarm over rising STI rates across Europe

The findings reveal a troubling surge in cases of syphilis, gonorrhoea, and chlamydia, indicating a pressing need for...

UKHSA report reveals continuous decline in HIV transmission but inequalities exist

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published the latest evaluation report into the government's progress towards reducing...

Gonorrhoea surge in England following COVID-19 restrictions lift

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, a group of researchers analyzed the rise in...

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