Young Men Who Have Sex With Men Lead Progress in HIV Prevention and Treatment, But Disparities Still Exist
While CDC reported a decline in overall new HIV infections, disparities in HIV prevention and treatment remain.
Is One Shot of the HPV Vaccine Enough? New Study Shows Promising Results
Is one shot enough? A recent study adds to evidence that one dose of the HPV vaccine might be enough to provide protection against cervical cancer.
YRBS Shows Increased Mental Health Issues and Decreased Sexual Activity Among Young People
Young people are struggling. Almost all other indicators of health and well-being in the The 2021 YRBS worsened significantly.
FDA Approves OTC Birth Control Pill
An FDA advisory panel voted unanimously last week that Opill, a progestin-only birth control pill, should be available over the counter.
FDA Lifts Restrictions on Blood Donations for Men Who Have Sex with Men
In a long-overdue policy change, the FDA told blood banks that they could start accepting donations from gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships without requiring a period of abstinence prior to donation.
New Platform Makes It Easier to Get Internal Condoms
For those with insurance coverage, internal condoms can now be ordered for free online and shipped directly.
Too Few People Understand the Link Between HPV and Cancer
A new study revealed a disturbing trend in health knowledge; fewer people seem to understand the connection between HPV and certain types of cancer including cervical, oral, anal, and penile cancers.
Conflicting Court Decisions Threaten Availability of Abortion Drug
Mifepristone is one of two pills used in medication abortions. Conflicting court decisions have threaten the availability of this abortion drug.
Task Force Decides Against Routine Herpes Screenings
The U.S. Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) has advised against routine screening for herpes in adolescents, adults, and pregnant women.
Testing for STIs at home? Yes, it’s possible—and popular
Testing for STIs at home? It’s possible, and an increasingly popular option. Read on to better understand how home testing works and what free at-home tests are available in your area.