Half of Black gay men will be diagnosed with HIV, despite highly effective preventive treatments − why?
PrEP can reduce the risk of sexually transmitted HIV infection by 99%. Discrimination and distrust are two barriers Black gay men face in accessing this lifesaving treatment.
Sept. 20, 2024 • ~8 min
Why are migraines worse during your period? Research in mice points to a hormone called progesterone, offering a new treatment target
Women typically suffer from more headaches than men, and some people experience migraines only during menstruation.
Aug. 5, 2024 • ~6 min
Menopause increases your risk of STIs due to how aging changes your body
Older adults are at risk for contracting STDs – not only because of stigma and infrequent condom use, but also because of physical changes due to aging.
Aug. 1, 2024 • ~5 min
New research suggests estrogen and progesterone could play role in opioid addiction and relapse
Why are some individuals at greater risk for developing opioid dependence and addiction? Two neuroscientists at Rowan University discuss their latest findings.
July 16, 2024 • ~8 min
Genetic testing cannot reveal the gender of your baby − two genetic counselors explain the complexities of sex and gender
Cell-free DNA prenatal screening, sometimes called ‘the gender test,’ cannot determine gender because gender is more than just genes and genitals.
June 25, 2024 • ~10 min
Philly has highest STI rates in the country – improving sex ed in schools and access to at-home testing could lower rates
Syphilis cases have increased 30% among 15- to 24-year-olds in Philadelphia since 2019, while cases of gonorrhea are up 18%. Chlamydia cases have decreased but remain high.
June 18, 2024 • ~9 min
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