Ending funding for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program would result in an estimated 73% increase in HIV infections in 30 states over 5 years, according to a simulation study. An analysis of aggregated ...

Men are more susceptible than women to skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, but the biological basis for this disparity has remained unclear. A new study led by UT Southwestern ...

The main preventative measures are to practice good genital hygiene, such as wiping from front to back and washing the vulva with water or unscented soap. It’s also recommended to keep the area dry, ...

Immune amnesia — measles’ little-known complication — can leave unvaccinated children at a higher risk for infections for ...

You can get at-home medical tests for everything from Covid-19 to drug testing to hormone levels or food sensitivities. You can examine your gut, your blood, or even your DNA. At-home STI tests use ...

Heidi Cope is a health and science writer based in Fort Worth, Texas. She often writes long-form, informational content about health, wellness, and disability, and enjoys interviewing healthcare ...

Yeast infections are a common but often misunderstood condition that affects millions of individuals, particularly women. While they are typically associated with vaginal discomfort, yeast infections ...

A fungal skin infection occurs when a fungus (such as yeast or mold) grows and creates a reaction on your skin surface. Fungi (the plural of “fungus”) spread by releasing particles called spores into ...

When you’re experiencing vaginal discomfort, there are two usual suspects: urinary tract infections (UTIs) and yeast infections. These common culprits share some similarities, like causing you to feel ...

That itchy, irritated sensation men occasionally experience but hesitate to discuss might actually be a surprisingly common fungal infection. While yeast infections are typically associated with women ...