To make history, a major study on black heart health looked beyond the lab
A quarter-century ago, the foundations were laid for the Jackson Heart Study, one of the most significant research efforts in the history of heart health.
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Infections: News and Research on Syphilis
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FDA moves to ease rules for blood donations from gay men
The U.S. is moving to further ease restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men and other groups that typically face higher risks of HIV.
Jan 27, 2023
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Do sexual orientation and gender identity affect your stroke risk?
People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or non-binary may have a higher risk for stroke at a younger age, as well as a possible higher risk for recurrence than those who identify as straight and cisgender, ...
Jan 18, 2023
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STIs in Australia are down, but fewer tests could be the cause
A new report finds most STIs in Australia remain undiagnosed and untreated, highlighting a need to increase STI testing across the country.
Dec 8, 2022
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A new use for dating apps: Chasing STIs
Heather Meador and Anna Herber-Downey use dating apps on the job—and their boss knows it.
Dec 6, 2022
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Are at-home STD test kits reliable?
Among the more remarkable legacies of the COVID-19 pandemic is how quickly federal regulators, the health care industry and consumers moved to make at-home testing a reliable tool for managing a public health crisis.
Nov 23, 2022
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Study backs four-step plan for detecting more sexually transmitted infections
A Rutgers-led study of nearly 1,350 patients receiving care for HIV at nine different US clinics has identified steps health care teams can take to identify and treat more sexually transmitted infections (STIs):
Oct 11, 2022
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US Preventive Services Task Force recommends syphilis screening for at-risk persons
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends syphilis screening for asymptomatic, nonpregnant adolescents and adults who have ever been sexually active and are at increased risk for infection. This recommendation ...
Sep 27, 2022
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Three things everyone should know about sexually transmitted infections
Whether you're in a relationship, hooking up or staying single, knowing how to prevent and treat sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can help you stay healthy and safe.
Sep 21, 2022
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'Out of control' STD situation prompts call for changes
Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases—including a 26% rise in new syphilis infections reported last year—are prompting U.S. health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts.
Sep 19, 2022
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