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CDC: Low Treatment Rates for African Americans with HIV
Though the rate of HIV diagnoses has declined in the last decade, a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report finds that some
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Some Fertility Apps May be Wrong
The key to getting pregnant is to know when you ovulate, and more women are turning to technology for the answer.
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New CDC Guidelines for Zika: What You Should Know
According to Governor Rick Scott, Florida is the first state to have locally transmitted cases of Zika.
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Stopping Birth Control Linked to Lower Vitamin D Levels
Birth control is a critical part of family planning for many women and taking contraceptives can lead to less painful periods, fewer migraines and headaches during your cycle and potentially reduce your risk for ovarian cancer.
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Is Routine Herpes Screening Necessary?
One out of every six people between the ages of 14 to 49 have genital herpes, but a government panel is set to recommend that adolescents, adults and pregnant women not get tested for the virus if they don’t have visible symptoms.
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Why All Pregnant Women Should Get a Flu Shot
It’s that time of year again we all dread — flu season.
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Drug-Resistant “Super Gonorrhea” Could Become a Bigger Risk
Every year, thousands of people are diagnosed with gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted disease that can infect the genitals, rectum and throat.
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How Stress May Impact Fertility
If you experience stress during ovulation, you’re 40 percent less likely to get pregnant, according to one recent study’s findings.
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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.
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4 Surprising Factors That Can Affect Fertility
1 in 8 couples struggle with infertility or the ability to keep a pregnancy.