WELLNESS / SEX

Erectile Dysfunction, A Diabetes Warning Sign

Younger men with erectile dysfunction are at much higher risk for diabetes and prediabetes. In fact, ED can serve as a diagnostic tool. >

An HPV Test for Older Women

Women over 50 may still carry HPV, and they can also get cervical cancer. A new test can relieve them of worry about both. >

Hormonal Contraception and Breast Cancer Risk

Birth control pills, patches and IUDs all rely on hormones to prevent pregnancy. That raises the risk of breast cancer, but by how much? >

Gender-Affirming Treatment Helps Trans Teens

Gender-affirming hormone treatments can help reduce the anxiety and depression that trans people often experience. >

Vaccinating HPV out of Existence

HPV, human papillomavirus, vaccination campaigns in the U.S. have led to a huge decrease in cases. The vaccine works best given early. >

Sexual Violence and Hypertension

High blood pressure and heart problems are two of the little-known and long-term effects of sexual violence. More screening is needed. >

The Case for Making Pleasure Part of Sex Ed

Young people are more likely to practice safe sex when their sexual education classes discuss pleasure as well as prevention. >

Do Covid Vaccines Affect Conception?

COVID-19 vaccines do not seem to interfere with a couple's ability to conceive, but having a COVID infection can affect a man's fertility. >

HPV and Oropharyngeal Cancer in Men

Human papilloma viruses are behind rising rates of oropharyngeal cancer in men. HPV vaccines could prevent most cases. >

What an HPV “Infodemic” Teaches Us About Vaccine Disinformation

Misinformation's power comes from the fact that it is so often fear-based, making it more attention-grabbing than neutral, fact-based info. >

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