GP comments on gonorrhea as antibiotic resistant cases rise

Sexual health expert and GP at LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor, Dr Bhavini Shah (she/her) explains who is most at risk...

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 evaluates differences in female sexual functioning based on sexual orientation

In recent years, there has been debate around the topic of who is happier, healthier, and more satisfied...

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...

Sexual health symptoms associated with lower adherence to breast cancer therapy in Black women

Among patients with early-stage breast cancer treated with adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET), symptoms related to sexual health were...

Breaking the silence: Advancing sexual medicine through collaborative European efforts

Timeliness and purpose Sexual medicine covers a wide range of issues related to sexual health and well-being at...

CDC firings undermine public health work far beyond Washington

The Trump administration’s sudden firing of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees gutted training programs across the...

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...

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...

Young gay Latinos see rising share of new HIV cases, leading to call for targeted funding

Four months after seeking asylum in the U.S., Fernando Hermida began coughing and feeling tired. He thought it...

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,...

Sexual Health During Menopause: Preserving Intimacy and Connection Through Hormonal Changes

The journey through menopause represents one of the most significant physiological transitions in a woman's life, bringing profound...

Cautious optimism in San Francisco as new cases of HIV In Latinos decrease

For years, Latinos represented the biggest share of new HIV cases in this city, but testing data suggests...

Sexual Health After Cancer: Comprehensive Intimacy Rehabilitation

Cancer survival represents a remarkable medical achievement, yet the journey toward complete wellness extends far beyond achieving remission....

UQ researchers make a series of videos to address rising STI rates in Indigenous communities

University of Queensland researchers have worked with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to make a series...

Air pollution may affect male reproduction via oxidative stress, says study

In a recent review published in Antioxidants, researchers described the implications of exposure to air pollutants on male...

Do policies on access to contraceptives in the U.S. reflect individual preferences and right to self-determination?

In a recent study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas, researchers surveyed a nationally representative population...

Washington University expands STI testing and treatment services in St. Louis County

In a bid to improve sexual health and reduce health disparities in the St. Louis area, Washington University...

Study examines what hinders and what promotes healthy sexual behaviors among university students

A study by the UOC in partnership with several Chilean universities examines the difficulties university students face regarding...

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...

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