Biomedical STI prevention evidence may be inadequate for cisgender women

byNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesScanning electron micrograph of Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria, which causes gonorrhea. Captured by the Research Technologies Branch at

Updated on: December 26,2023 10

Biomedical STI prevention evidence may be inadequate for cisgender women

byNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesScanning electron micrograph of Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria, which causes gonorrhea. Captured by the Research Technologies Branch at

Updated on:December 26,2023 10

What's the difference between physical and chemical sunscreens? And which one should you choose?

by Yousuf Mohammed and Khanh Phan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSun exposure canaccelerate aging,causeskin burns, erythema (a skin reaction), skin cancer, me

Updated on: December 28,2023 8

What's the difference between physical and chemical sunscreens? And which one should you choose?

by Yousuf Mohammed and Khanh Phan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSun exposure canaccelerate aging,causeskin burns, erythema (a skin reaction), skin cancer, me

Updated on:December 28,2023 8

Gut-skin connection is key factor in atopic dermatitis, research review shows

by Julia Moióli,FAPESPScientists believe the rising incidence of atopic dermatitis could be linked to alterations in gut microbiome composition, diet and lifestyle. Credit: James Heilman/Wikimed

Updated on: December 30,2023 20

Gut-skin connection is key factor in atopic dermatitis, research review shows

by Julia Moióli,FAPESPScientists believe the rising incidence of atopic dermatitis could be linked to alterations in gut microbiome composition, diet and lifestyle. Credit: James Heilman/Wikimed

Updated on:December 30,2023 20

2014 to 2021 saw increase in HIV testing, PrEP in transgender persons

by Elana GotkineFrom 2014 to 2021, there was an increase in the number of transgender persons with an HIV test and who received preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP), according to a study published online De

Updated on: December 30,2023 14

2014 to 2021 saw increase in HIV testing, PrEP in transgender persons

by Elana GotkineFrom 2014 to 2021, there was an increase in the number of transgender persons with an HIV test and who received preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP), according to a study published online De

Updated on:December 30,2023 14

New guidelines released for practitioners treating anaphylaxis and atopic dermatitis

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTwo new practice parameters from the Joint Task Force for Practice Parameters (JTFPP) offer evidence-based

Updated on: December 30,2023 20

New guidelines released for practitioners treating anaphylaxis and atopic dermatitis

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTwo new practice parameters from the Joint Task Force for Practice Parameters (JTFPP) offer evidence-based

Updated on:December 30,2023 20

Spike in dermatology visits for skin problems seen during summer of wildfires

byMassachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research suggests that air pollution may contribute to the development or worsening of skin conditions.The work, which is published i

Updated on: December 30,2023 15

Spike in dermatology visits for skin problems seen during summer of wildfires

byMassachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research suggests that air pollution may contribute to the development or worsening of skin conditions.The work, which is published i

Updated on:December 30,2023 15

What is dandruff and how is it treated?

by Dennis ThompsonDandruff becomes more common in the cold winter months, when the chilly air and dry heat causes a person's scalp to flake and itch.But while it might be an annoying and unattract

Updated on: December 30,2023 10

What is dandruff and how is it treated?

by Dennis ThompsonDandruff becomes more common in the cold winter months, when the chilly air and dry heat causes a person's scalp to flake and itch.But while it might be an annoying and unattract

Updated on:December 30,2023 10

Sexually transmissible infections on the rise, syphilis triples in a decade: Report

byUniversity of New South WalesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver the past 10 years, Australian diagnoses of gonorrhea have doubled, while diagnoses of syphilis have tripled, according to a&

Updated on: December 30,2023 16

Sexually transmissible infections on the rise, syphilis triples in a decade: Report

byUniversity of New South WalesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver the past 10 years, Australian diagnoses of gonorrhea have doubled, while diagnoses of syphilis have tripled, according to a&

Updated on:December 30,2023 16

FDA approves first at-home test for chlamydia, gonorrhea

by Dennis ThompsonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea will soon hit the market, following its approval Wednesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.People wi

Updated on: January 03,2024 9

FDA approves first at-home test for chlamydia, gonorrhea

by Dennis ThompsonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea will soon hit the market, following its approval Wednesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.People wi

Updated on:January 03,2024 9

Scientists invent single rapid test for both HIV and TB

byTulane UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Tulane have developed a new and rapid test that can detect both HIV and tuberculosis at the same time with just a small amount

Updated on: January 04,2024 10

Scientists invent single rapid test for both HIV and TB

byTulane UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Tulane have developed a new and rapid test that can detect both HIV and tuberculosis at the same time with just a small amount

Updated on:January 04,2024 10

First rapid tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea exhibit 100% sensitivity

by Ashley WennersHerron,Pennsylvania State UniversitySchematic representation of two approaches based on changes in absorbance and lateral flow methods, utilizing novel oligonucleotide probes ta

Updated on: January 04,2024 14

First rapid tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea exhibit 100% sensitivity

by Ashley WennersHerron,Pennsylvania State UniversitySchematic representation of two approaches based on changes in absorbance and lateral flow methods, utilizing novel oligonucleotide probes ta

Updated on:January 04,2024 14

'Super melanin' heals skin injuries from sunburn, chemical burns

byNorthwestern UniversityThe synthetic melanin is being applied to inflamed skin. Just under the surface of the skin are green free radicals, also known as ROS, or "reactive oxygen species.

Updated on: January 05,2024 12

'Super melanin' heals skin injuries from sunburn, chemical burns

byNorthwestern UniversityThe synthetic melanin is being applied to inflamed skin. Just under the surface of the skin are green free radicals, also known as ROS, or "reactive oxygen species.

Updated on:January 05,2024 12