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San Francisco just reported major drops in sexually transmitted infections, with syphilis cases falling 24% in one year. A groundbreaking antibiotic treatment is changing the game for sexual health.
Scientists at the University of Georgia have proven their groundbreaking vaccine can protect against a deadly drug-resistant fungus that kills millions worldwide. The breakthrough brings hope for the world's first effective vaccine against fatal fungal infections.
Scientists created jellylike capsules packed with engineered bacteria that fight infections from inside the body. The breakthrough could eliminate the need for pills and shots when treating certain infections.
Scientists discovered how herpes viruses actively soften cell nuclei during infection, revealing a new target for fighting viral diseases. This breakthrough could lead to earlier diagnosis and more effective treatments for millions affected by viral infections.
New research reveals that hospital-treated infections like urinary tract infections may increase dementia risk by 19%, offering hope that prevention could delay cognitive decline. The good news? Simple steps like staying current on vaccinations might help protect brain health.
A groundbreaking research project in Ghana's Volta Region aims to save newborn lives by tackling drug-resistant infections that are overwhelming hospital neonatal units. The three-year initiative will strengthen infection control and antibiotic practices across four hospitals.
Researchers at Mount Sinai just published the first practical guide helping radiation doctors identify and protect female sexual organs during pelvic cancer treatment. This groundbreaking study addresses a gap in care that's left women's sexual health largely invisible in cancer treatment planning.
Scientists discovered that far-red light prevents a deadly antibiotic-resistant bacteria from forming biofilms and causing infections. This breakthrough could lead to new ways to protect vulnerable hospital patients without antibiotics.
Chinese scientists have created the world's first copper-titanium medical implant that fights infections while maintaining the strength surgeons need. After more than a decade of research, the breakthrough bone pin just received approval for use in patients.
Tanzania is rolling out a monitoring system across four regions to identify and prevent infections patients catch while receiving hospital care. The initiative aims to make healthcare safer for everyone who walks through clinic doors.
A new app-based therapy called mylovia is giving women struggling with sexual dysfunction real relief—without the need for a specialist appointment. The randomized trial of 252 women showed results as effective as face-to-face therapy.
A Colorado children's hospital slashed preventable infections and injuries in its ICU by almost 50% using a simple new approach. The two-year program likely prevented 50 children from experiencing harmful complications during their hospital stays.
Military sexual violence survivors in Australia can now speak freely about their experiences at an upcoming inquiry after the government waived all non-disclosure agreements. The move comes after years of campaigning by survivors who were legally silenced after reporting abuse.
Thousands of Australian military sexual violence survivors bound by non-disclosure agreements can now share their stories at a landmark inquiry. The decision ends years of forced silence and opens the door to meaningful systemic change.
A new Boston film tells the story most movies skip: what happens after sexual assault when survivors reclaim their agency. "The Prince Charming Theory" was created by an all-women team and partners with a crisis center to support real survivors.
Scientists discovered why diabetic foot infections are so hard to treat, and the answer could help doctors save limbs. A global DNA study found multiple strains of bacteria causing these infections, paving the way for better, more targeted treatments.
Scientists sent bacteria and viruses to the International Space Station, and their mutations in space revealed new ways to combat drug-resistant infections back on Earth. The discovery could help millions suffering from infections that no longer respond to antibiotics.
The World Health Organization just released three new blueprints to help scientists develop lifesaving antibiotics for infections that no longer respond to existing drugs. These guidelines could spark the next generation of treatments for some of the world's most dangerous superbugs.
Scientists placed flu patients and healthy people together indoors for two weeks, expecting infections. Zero people got sick, revealing that ventilation and fewer coughs may matter more than close contact.
Australia just made it impossible for health practitioners with sexual misconduct findings to hide their past. Over 100 are now permanently listed on a public register patients can search before appointments.
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