Current, former CDC staff warn against slashing support to local public health departments

On a sunny weekday in Atlanta, a small crowd of people gathered for a rally outside of a...

Study establishes a national benchmark for cancer survivorship care

With the number of adult cancer survivors in the United States expected to reach 23 million by 2032, the...

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)...

Shedding light on heat stress during pregnancy with £1.4 million Wellcome Trust grant

Researchers from the Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia (MRCG) at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical...

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...

New survey highlights gaps in menopause knowledge and management

The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University, in partnership with leading sexual wellbeing company the Lovehoney Group and its...

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...

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...

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...

PrEP, a key HIV prevention tool, isn’t reaching Black women

Alexis Perkins thought her OB-GYN's office in Atlanta would be just the place to get a prescription for...

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...

Gonorrhea cases surge 64% post-COVID lockdown in England, highlighting unintended STI suppression

In a recent study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, researchers analyzed data from the Genitourinary Medicine...

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...

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...

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...

Policy change linked to rise in treatment-resistant vaginal thrush

A change in policy may be helping to drive a rise in treatment-resistant vaginal thrush, amid significant yearly...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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