The scientific community has recently identified a primary phenomenon standing in the way of discovering an effective cure for HIV. Fortunately, researchers from Cornell have also been given a new grant of 3.4 million US dollars to research further on the phenomenon, overcoming the issue that has been keeping the world from eliminating HIV. The
Read moreThere have been rumours of a new STD called Blue Waffle Disease circulating around the internet, with many online communities and forums discussing the supposed STD. If you have heard about the rumours and might be wondering about their authenticity, we are here to address the much-discussed topic and put our feet on it. What
Read moreDropping a few strands of hair in the shower is usually not a cause for concern. In fact, we naturally shed around 100 strands every single day, many of which fall when we clean our hair, loosening them from our scalp. However, if you find your hair dropping more than usual even without combing through
Read moreThere have been various shocking trends recently, for instance, the rising number of STD cases. In regard to this trend, many reports focus on common causes of concern, such as syphilis, gonorrhoea, and chlamydia. However, they are not the only causes of the alarming trends. Among the rise in STD cases is a rare STD known
Read moreIt has been taught for years that practising safe sex by using condoms is among the top most effective contraceptive methods. When used correctly, condoms are able to reduce significantly the risk of contracting most sexually transmitted infections or diseases. In fact, its effectiveness, in terms of percentage, can go as high as 98%. However,
Read moreAs STD cases continue to rise all over the world, researchers and healthcare professionals in the States have found two instances of gonorrhoea strains that have demonstrated a high level of resistance to all kinds of antibiotics. In fact, it is the first time that the bacterium has been found to display such resistive strength. Evolution of
Read moreAs long as you are sexually active, you should be regularly updated on your sexual health and do regular screenings, even if you are in a relationship. While having an exclusive partner limits your risk of getting an STD, it doesn’t eliminate the possibility of contracting an infection entirely. If you believe you have gotten
Read moreAs medical technology advances, we have access to more reliable forms of protection than ever before in the history of humanity. However, despite the increasing options and reliability offered, the number of STD cases continues to rise exponentially. This alerting trend can be found across numerous countries globally, alarming health professionals and authorities to take action about
Read moreRecent global studies on STDs have found that in many parts globally, especially the US and UK, STDs, such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and syphilis, are on the rise and are declared to be getting out of control. It seems that despite the plethora of widely available information and screening services, they are not
Read moreProstatitis, also known as a prostate infection, can cause slightly more than just uncomfortable symptoms. Without timely treatment, the infection can result in severe complications. To ensure a reduced risk of contracting such an infection, you have to be aware of the causes of prostatitis. In fact, bacterial and viral STDs, such as gonorrhoea, HIV,
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