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...

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...

Addressing period poverty among homeless women

Research from the University of Southampton has identified common issues women face when experiencing periods while homeless. A...

Rapid rise in syphilis hits Native Americans hardest

From her base in Gallup, New Mexico, Melissa Wyaco supervises about two dozen public health nurses who crisscross...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Study reveals lasting quality of life inequities in breast cancer patients

When it comes to health, inequalities can be seen at every level for women with breast cancer: prevention,...

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...

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...

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...

Innovative program promotes positive adolescent romantic relationships and use of effective contraceptives

Romantic relationships play an important part in adolescent development. Most young people have had at least one romantic...

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...

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...

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...

Understanding the impact of weight loss medications on female reproductive health

In recent months, the efficacy of contraception for people taking weight loss medications has been questioned, as several women...

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...

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...

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...

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