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• 5 Myths About Mental Illness — and What You Really Need to Know

  Despite increased focus on the importance of mental health, many myths still exist about what mental illness is and what it looks like.    

• How Drug Resistance Could Affect the Prevalence of HIV/AIDS

  More than 1.1 million people in the country are living with HIV and more than 18,000 people were diagnosed with AIDS in 2015, according to the most recently available data.

• 4 Surprising Factors That Can Affect Fertility

  1 in 8 couples struggle with infertility or the ability to keep a pregnancy.

• Ovarian Reserve Tests May Not Be a Good Indicator of Fertility

  Every woman is born with a finite amount of eggs in her ovaries — about one to two million. 

• When Should I Begin to Consider Freezing My Eggs?

  The average age of first-time mothers has increased over the last 15 years, from 24.9 years old to 26.3 years old, according to government data.

• Can Stress Impact HPV?

  Every year, 14 million Americans are infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection that can cause cervical cancer.

• Why You Should Discuss Your Sex Life With Your Doctor

  About 4 percent of Americans identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, but according to a new study these Americans may not be getting comprehensive care because doctors may not ask about their sexual orientation.

• Should Partners Be Given STD Prescriptions, Too?

  Prescribing drugs to treat sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) to both sexual partners when only one seeks such treatment during a doctor’s visit may reduce the incidence of STDs, according to a recent study published in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections.

• Researchers Discover Possible Vaccine to Treat Gonorrhea

  Despite significant advancements in medicine, we still haven’t yet found a vaccine for gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that affects millions of people globally. However, a recent study may provide more hope that we’re close to getting there.

• How To Pick a Prenatal Vitamin

  If you’re thinking about having a baby, the best time to start taking prenatal vitamins is before you are pregnant. And while most prenatal vitamins are similar, it’s important to find one that is right for you.