Pediatrics

Bodily changes don't always signal 'precocious' puberty in kids

(HealthDay)—Children who develop certain signs of puberty at an early age are commonly referred to specialists for an evaluation. But most of the time it's nothing to worry about, says a new report from a leading group ...

HIV & AIDS

Why HIV infection rates are on the rise

Since HIV infection rates began to rise again around 2000, researchers have been grasping for answers on what could be causing this change, especially in the homosexual community. The rising numbers are a stark contrast to ...

Medical research

Skin microbiome influences common sexually transmitted disease

For years, researchers have known that the human skin is home to a diverse community of microorganisms, collectively known as the skin microbiome. Now a new study has shown that individuals with a particular skin microbiome ...

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