STIs are on the rise – here’s how to navigate telling a partner if you’ve got one
GaudiLab/Shutterstock Having dipped somewhat during the pandemic, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise again around the world. In
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People with dementia in care homes aren’t getting enough help with their hearing loss – new survey
wave break media/Shutterstock Most care home residents have both dementia and hearing loss, which can leave them feeling lonely and
Millions of Americans believe aromatherapy works – but for many doctors, it still doesn’t pass the smell test
Public acceptance of aromatherapy is high, but that doesn’t mean it works. Huizeng Hu/Moment via Getty Images The history of
Crohn’s disease: bacteria in the mouth may be a cause – here’s why
We swallow millions of bacteria each day in our saliva. Maxx-Studio/ Shutterstock Crohn’s disease affects four million people worldwide. The
What to expect when you’re expecting: How will your sex life change during pregnancy and postpartum?
The perinatal period can be hectic. It’s understandable that sex may be on the back burner for a little while.
How citizens could help government with emergency decisions in the next pandemic
Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock The UK’s COVID inquiry is putting pandemic policymaking under the microscope. One of the key questions is who should
Prodrugs: pills your body converts into an illicit drug can evade detection, but we don’t know how big the problem is
Blackday/Shutterstock Drug traffickers have found a way to trick enforcement agencies by using one of the most potent tools our
Ketone drinks: why we’re testing the effects of this supplement used by elite athletes on older adults
Ruslan Huzau/Shutterstock Ketone drinks are used by elite athletes to improve focus and enhance performance. But could they also help
Massachusetts is updating its sex education guidelines for the first time in 24 years
A dozen U.S. states still do not mandate sex education in schools. Xavier Lorenzo/Moment via Getty Images In June 2023,
School-approved Cheetos? Why we must protect school food from corporate interests
Artwork created by public school students about the availability of healthy foods in schools. (Sara Kirk), Author provided Universal access