US to cover HIV prevention drugs for older Americans to stem spread of the virus

A proposed federal policy aims to protect older Americans from contracting HIV by offering free preventive medication, the...

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...

Exploring sexual health challenges in women with pelvic floor disorders

Many women experience problems due to a weakened or damaged pelvic floor. These ailments are most common in...

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 highlights the need for urgent action on child hunger and malnutrition

Urgent action is needed to address the millions of children suffering from hunger and malnutrition worldwide, according to...

Innovative nanoparticle therapy offers hope in fighting prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among American men.  A ground-breaking study, conducted by researchers from...

Herpes infections soar globally as new study reveals massive disease burden

Unveiling a global crisis: groundbreaking research highlights the immense impact of HSV infections on health, urging a shift...

Syringe exchange fears hobble fight against West Virginia HIV outbreak

More than three years have passed since federal health officials arrived in central Appalachia to assess an alarming...

Cosmic radiation and microgravity linked to erectile dysfunction in astronauts

During missions into space, astronauts are exposed to high levels of galactic cosmic radiation and weightlessness. Simulation experiments...

Urologist weighs in on why men avoid doctor visits

Data has consistently shown that men are reluctant to seek medical care despite the fact they generally face higher mortality...

New STI impacts 1 in 3 women: Landmark study reveals men are the missing link

A landmark study reveals that bacterial vaginosis (BV), a condition affecting nearly a third of women worldwide and...

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...

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...

Rising antibiotic resistance threatens UTI treatment in Malawi

A growing resistance to antibiotics is complicating the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in Malawi, with new...

Long COVID linked to higher risk of erectile dysfunction, new study finds

In a recent study published in the IJIR: Your Sexual Medicine Journal, a group of researchers used a...

Body image and overall health found important to the sexual health of older gay men, according to new studies

According to a National Poll on Healthy Aging, 93% of people in the U.S. between 50-80 years old report experiencing...

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...

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...

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...

California legislators debate froot loops and free condoms

California state lawmakers this year are continuing their progressive tilt on health policy with dozens of proposals including...

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