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SEXUAL HEALTH
Tribal health leaders say feds haven’t treated syphilis outbreak as a public health emergency
Natalie Holt sees reminders nearly everywhere of the serious toll a years-long syphilis outbreak has taken in South Dakota. Scrambling to tamp down the spread of the devastating disease, public health officials are blasting…
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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 the University of Virginia, Mount Sinai, the University of Michigan, the University of…
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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 balance of the microbiome largely intact, marking a crucial step forward in understanding…
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UCLA Health researchers showcase advances in radiation oncology at ASTRO
UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers and physicians who specialize in treating patients with radiation therapies will present data on the latest radiation oncology research and clinical trial results at…
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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 associated with decreased adherence to treatment in Black women, according to results…
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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 Womanizer brand, has released early data from new nationally representative surveys exploring…
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Generational differences in men’s health habits and concerns revealed
A new national survey by Cleveland Clinic revealed similarities and differences across generations when it comes to men's health. The survey highlights health priorities and concerns among men; however, there were generational…
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Healthcare workers unprepared for mpox outbreak due to knowledge gaps and vaccine inequity
Study: International healthcare workers’ experiences and perceptions of the 2022 multi-country mpox outbreak. Image Credit: Corona Borealis Studio / Shutterstock*Important notice: medRxiv publishes preliminary scientific…
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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 the tide may be turning.
The number of Latinos newly testing positive for HIV dropped 46% from 2022 to 2023, according…
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Innovative program promotes positive adolescent romantic relationships and use of effective…
Romantic relationships play an important part in adolescent development. Most young people have had at least one romantic relationship by middle adolescence (ages 14 to17). However, successful promotion of healthy sexual…
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