Surge in syphilis cases leads some providers to ration penicillin

When Stephen Miller left his primary care practice to work in public health a little under two years...

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...

Biden rule cleared hurdles to lifesaving HIV drug, but in Georgia barriers remain

Latonia Wilkins knows she needs to be on PrEP due to her non-monogamous lifestyle. But the 52-year-old Atlanta...

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...

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...

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...

Nonheterosexual women report better sexual function during menopause transition

A woman's sex drive may diminish with age - partially because of problems with genitourinary symptoms during the...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Study finds significant associations between sex work and muscle dysmorphia

Using data from over 900 participants in a large, diverse, and national sample of Canadian adolescents and young...

Understanding fathers’ views on sons’ sexual preparedness and condom use

The purpose of this study was to delve deeper into the link between fathers' perceptions of their adolescent...

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...

Sexual Loneliness and Its Impact on Intimate Health: A Comprehensive Approach to Social Isolation Challenges

Sexual loneliness represents an increasingly prevalent yet underrecognized public health challenge with profound implications for individual wellbeing and...

UKHSA announces concerning rise in antibiotic-resistant Shigella cases

There has been a concerning rise in cases of extensively antibiotic-resistant Shigella sonnei infections, mainly in gay, bisexual,...

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...

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...

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...

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