Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Effort to enforce HIV 'health threat' law raises questions
(Medical Xpress)—Michigan health officials are using HIV surveillance technologies to assist in enforcing a "health threat" law that makes it illegal for HIV-positive people to have sex without disclosing their status.
HIV & AIDS
Jan 31, 2013 |
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Half of at-risk older adults aren't getting routine HIV screening
One in four people with HIV/AIDS is over 50, yet older adults are more often diagnosed at a late stage than younger people. Despite this, nearly half of older adults visiting a public health clinic where ...
HIV & AIDS
Jan 29, 2013 |
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Economic analysis finds penicillin, not 'the pill', may have launched the sexual revolution
(Medical Xpress)—The 1950s were not as prudish as they seemed on the surface, says economist Andrew Francis.
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Jan 28, 2013 |
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Many women victims of 'contraceptive sabotage,' experts say
(HealthDay)—Obstetricians and gynecologists should screen women and teens for signs that their partner is sabotaging their birth control, forcing them to have unprotected sex or otherwise trying to control ...
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Jan 24, 2013 |
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Task force urges routine screening of women for domestic violence
(HealthDay)—Physicians should screen all women of childbearing age for signs of domestic violence and refer them for treatment if necessary, a new recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force ...
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Jan 21, 2013 |
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Drugs for diabetes: Scientists test the power of plants
(Medical Xpress)—New drugs to treat diabetes are being developed by scientists at the University of Greenwich.
Diabetes
Jan 16, 2013 |
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Game-based economics research explains why we roll the dice on flu shots
With 41 states having reported widespread and severe outbreaks of flu this season, timely new research sheds light on why less than half of the American population has gotten a flu shot.
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Jan 11, 2013 |
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IUD might ease heavy menstrual bleeding, study suggests
(HealthDay)—Women with heavy menstrual bleeding may find some relief using an intrauterine device, or IUD, containing the hormone levonorgestrel, according to new research.
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Jan 09, 2013 |
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Binge drinking serious problem for US women
Binge drinking is an under-recognized problem for US women, nearly 14 million of whom engage in it about three times a month, downing about six drinks each time, says a study released Tuesday.
Addiction
Jan 08, 2013 |
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Cancer kills less in US, but prevention lacking
Fewer people are dying from cancer in the United States, but a government report published Monday warned that a lack of preventative measures could stem a steady decline in mortality rates.
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Jan 07, 2013 |
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Argentina to hand out 82 mln free condoms
Argentina plans to give out 82 million condoms nationwide in 2013 in a campaign against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, the health ministry said Friday.
HIV & AIDS
Jan 04, 2013 |
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Binge drinking: More common than you think, and not just among college set
There's nothing quite like a story about alcohol abuse to harsh a holiday buzz, but consider these scenarios as you head into the festivities: A lady walks into a New Year's Eve party and has one glass of champagne. She's ...
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Jan 03, 2013 |
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For one woman, HPV vaccine was a 'no-brainer'
(HealthDay)—For Deb McAlister, it was a simple, obvious choice.
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Jan 02, 2013 |
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Electrically spun fabric offers dual defense against pregnancy, HIV
The only way to protect against HIV and unintended pregnancy today is the condom. It's an effective technology, but not appropriate or popular in all situations.
HIV & AIDS
Nov 30, 2012 |
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Adult entertainment workers likely to benefit from health care intervention
It probably won't come as a surprise to hear that most adult entertainment club workers – exotic dancers and other female club employees such as bartenders, waitresses and hostesses – don't have great medical benefits. ...
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Sexually transmitted infections (STI), also previously referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STD) or venereal diseases (VD), are illnesses that has a significant probability of transmission between humans by means of human sexual behavior, including vaginal intercourse, oral sex, and anal sex. While in the past, these illnesses have mostly been referred to as STDs or VD, in recent years the term sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has been preferred, as it has a broader range of meaning; a person may be infected, and may potentially infect others, without having a disease. Some STIs can also be transmitted via the use of IV drug needles after its use by an infected person, as well as through childbirth or breastfeeding. Sexually transmitted infections have been well known for hundreds of years.
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