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Rising rates of sexually transmitted infections prompt urgent action

More than 1 million curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are caught daily, causing urgent challenges for the global health community.

Understanding the impact of sexual assault on university students in the US

Open Access Government discusses the prevalence of campus sexual assault in the US, the profound effects on university students, and how cases of assault can be reduced.

Male contraceptive gel shows rapid results

A male contraceptive gel applied to the shoulders has shown to be faster-acting than previous methods, according to new research.

The link between urinary incontinence and disability in midlife women

Researchers at RUSH have revealed that urinary incontinence, a common issue affecting 30% to 50% of women, could have further health implications, the study shows.

NIH grants supports HIV care and climate change research

Researchers aim to uncover how extreme weather affects long-term HIV care outcomes and implications for addressing climate change impacts and other chronic health conditions.

Rates of physical and sexual violence higher against non-binary and trans people

Residents of California who identify as non-binary and transgender experience alarmingly higher rates of physical and sexual violence, according to the first annual survey...

Oxytocin deficiency found in patients with vasopressin deficiency

Researchers have discovered an oxytocin deficiency in patients with vasopressin deficiency caused by a pituitary gland disease.

What are the causes of endometriosis? A study suggests genetics

Researchers were able to better identify the causes of endometriosis using different datasets of women with and without the condition, finding genetics play a large role.

An HPV factsheet – Everything you need to know

HPV is the most common STI in the world, affecting 80% of the population. Here Dr Deborah Lee, from Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, addresses the most common issues about HPV in an attempt to aid in the understanding of the condition

What are the cardiovascular risks of hormone therapy?

Individuals suffering from gender dysphoria may decide to take hormone therapy, but a new study says that this treatment can increase the risk of serious cardiac events.

Taking complexity into account: Public health strategies adaption to the end of the decade

Dr Zisis Kozlakidis and Sandra Nanyonga discuss public health strategies, then and now, with a focus on the prevalence of STDs.

‘Discrimination towards men’ cited in UK menopause leave rejection

The proposal to make menopause leave a ‘protected characteristic’ under the Equality Act has been blocked by ministers in an effort to prevent discrimination towards men.

Understanding the relationship between sex hormones and asthma

Dr Erika Kennington, Head of Research and Innovation at Asthma + Lung UK, says that millions of women are drawing the short straw with too little research exploring the effect of female sex hormones on asthma.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding and hormones

Here, Dr Fiona MacRae, Women’s Health & Hormone Specialist at The Marion Gluck Clinic, provides an expert view on pregnancy, breastfeeding and hormones.

Research shows a significant sperm count decline globally

Studies across Latin America, Asia and Africa find that men are experiencing a sperm count decline due to our modern environment and lifestyle.

SaliStick: World’s first saliva-based pregnancy test

The world’s first saliva-based pregnancy test is a non-invasive, easy and hygienic way to detect hormones, viruses and even diseases.

Research finds that 97% of women in the UK have been sexually harassed

An investigation by UN Women UK found that 97% of women surveyed have been sexually harassed, with a further 96% not reporting those situations because of the belief that it would not change anything.

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