Study highlights changes in bladder and urinary tract health across the menopause transition

The menopause transition is often accompanied by a wide array of symptoms, some of which receive more attention...

Ethical hurdles of integrating telemedicine in sexual medicine

The perspective article titled"Ethical perspective on telemedicine usage in sexual medicine: A friend or a foe?", was published...

Breast-conserving therapy linked to better sexual well-being compared to mastectomy

For women with breast cancer, breast-conserving therapy (BCT) is associated with improved sexual well-being, compared to mastectomy followed...

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...

Managing the rise in STIs among older adults

A new research review presented at a pre-congress day for this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and...

Exercise may help improve sexual function in prostate cancer patients

Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the world, but not only does...

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....

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...

Empowering women through self-care: A leap towards health equity

In a recent perspective piece published in Nature Medicine, researchers explored the potential of self-care interventions to improve...

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)...

Sexually transmitted infections pose new threat to aging adults

The incidence of HIV and other STIs among people aged 60 to 89 years is increasing in some...

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...

Low vitamin D levels damage erectile health via superoxide surge, study finds

Low vitamin D doesn’t just weaken bones; it can sabotage sexual health, disrupt key biological defenses, and make...

Research shows low vaccination rates for hepatitis A and B in men who have sex with men

Research analyzing European survey data from 113,884 men who have sex with men (MSM) and published in Eurosurveillance...

Study questions routine use of beta blockers after heart attack

Taking beta blockers after a heart attack did not significantly reduce the risk of death or a second...

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...

Tribal health leaders say feds haven’t treated syphilis outbreak as a public health emergency

Natalie Holt sees reminders nearly everywhere of the serious toll a years-long syphilis outbreak has taken in South...

Complexities and emotional challenges of STI disclosure to sexual partners

A review of research to-date reveals the complex nature of revealing a diagnosis of a sexually transmitted infection...

Doxycycline increases antimicrobial resistance in the gut without disrupting microbiome diversity

New research reveals that doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis raises resistance gene levels in the gut, but leaves the overall...

CARB-X awards $1.8 million to Visby Medical to develop a portable rapid PCR test for gonorrhea

Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Biopharmaceutical Accelerator (CARB-X) will award up to US$1.8 million to biotechnology company, Visby Medical, to...

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