Last updated: June 14, 2020. Note: This page continues to be updated to reflect new information and guidance on COVID-19 as it becomes available. While many states across the country are easing COVID-19-related restrictions and businesses are beginning to open up, the threat posed by the pandemic is still present. Data as of June 13 […]
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A Message on COVID-19 from ASHA’s President
Feel like you can let go and take a breath yet? Like so many others, the ASHA team and I are working from home, ordering online, and trying to grasp all that’s happening due to coronavirus. There are actually many types of coronaviruses and the novel (or “new”) coronavirus dominating our attention can cause illness […]
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Sexual Health in the Military
Health and fitness are important for everyone, of course. But for active duty members of the military, staying healthy and physically fit is not just important for your life—it's part of your job. So you exercise, eat … Keep reading about Sexual Health in the Military
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FDA Approves New Hormone-Free Contraceptive Option
Nearly all women use birth control at some point in their lives, and soon they’ll have one more option available. On May 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Phexxi, a non-hormonal contraceptive gel that works by keeping the pH levels in the vagina acidic, and thus inhospitable to sperm. What makes this […]
Understanding Women’s Experiences with Bacterial Vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common gynecologic infection, affecting nearly 29 percent of women in the U.S. While not all women with BV have symptoms, those that do may experience an abnormal vaginal discharge that may be white or gray, watery, and may also have a strong fish-like odor, or vaginal itching and irritation. In […]