Italy's Sex Education Gap Fuels STI Surge Among Teens
Inadequate sex education in Italy is causing a surge in STIs among teenagers, with over 111 million under-25s affected annually, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive sexual health programs in schools and communities.
Italy's Sex Education Gap Fuels STI Surge Among Teens
Inadequate sex education in Italy is causing a surge in STIs among teenagers, with over 111 million under-25s affected annually, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive sexual health programs in schools and communities.
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44% Bias Score
Doxycycline Shows Promise in Slashing STI Rates
A Harvard study of 2,253 individuals found that taking the antibiotic doxycycline within 72 hours of sex reduced chlamydia and syphilis infection rates by up to 80 percent, prompting calls for wider availability despite concerns about antimicrobial resistance.
Doxycycline Shows Promise in Slashing STI Rates
A Harvard study of 2,253 individuals found that taking the antibiotic doxycycline within 72 hours of sex reduced chlamydia and syphilis infection rates by up to 80 percent, prompting calls for wider availability despite concerns about antimicrobial resistance.
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48% Bias Score
Mpox Outbreak in Western Australia Linked to Anonymous Sexual Encounters
Western Australia has seen at least 15 mpox cases since October, mostly among gay and bisexual men, due to anonymous sexual encounters hindering contact tracing efforts; health authorities urge safe sex practices and testing.
Mpox Outbreak in Western Australia Linked to Anonymous Sexual Encounters
Western Australia has seen at least 15 mpox cases since October, mostly among gay and bisexual men, due to anonymous sexual encounters hindering contact tracing efforts; health authorities urge safe sex practices and testing.
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60% Bias Score
Turkish Youth Study Reveals High Dropout Rates and Gender Inequality
A joint UNFPA and Hacettepe University study reveals that 31% of Turkish high school students dropped out due to financial constraints, 20% are NEETS (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), and 27% of married young women were child brides, highlighting significant educational, economic, and gen...
Turkish Youth Study Reveals High Dropout Rates and Gender Inequality
A joint UNFPA and Hacettepe University study reveals that 31% of Turkish high school students dropped out due to financial constraints, 20% are NEETS (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), and 27% of married young women were child brides, highlighting significant educational, economic, and gen...
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44% Bias Score
41% of Dutch Women Seeking Abortions Didn't Use Contraception: Study
A Rutgers study reveals that 41% of Dutch women seeking abortions hadn't used contraception, primarily due to underestimating pregnancy risk, hormone concerns, or past negative experiences; experts stress the need for better sexual education and reliable contraception access.
41% of Dutch Women Seeking Abortions Didn't Use Contraception: Study
A Rutgers study reveals that 41% of Dutch women seeking abortions hadn't used contraception, primarily due to underestimating pregnancy risk, hormone concerns, or past negative experiences; experts stress the need for better sexual education and reliable contraception access.
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52% Bias Score
Living with HIV: Personal accounts reveal emotional and social challenges
Five individuals share their experiences of living with HIV in France and Switzerland, highlighting the emotional challenges of diagnosis, the evolving understanding of the disease, and the persistent stigma surrounding it.
Living with HIV: Personal accounts reveal emotional and social challenges
Five individuals share their experiences of living with HIV in France and Switzerland, highlighting the emotional challenges of diagnosis, the evolving understanding of the disease, and the persistent stigma surrounding it.
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28% Bias Score
Cancer Survivors Face Unmet Needs in Sexual Health and Relationships
Deltra James, a Stage 4 breast cancer survivor, navigates dating and relationships after treatment, highlighting the widespread unmet needs of cancer survivors regarding sexual health and the lack of medical guidance in managing these challenges; impacting millions.
Cancer Survivors Face Unmet Needs in Sexual Health and Relationships
Deltra James, a Stage 4 breast cancer survivor, navigates dating and relationships after treatment, highlighting the widespread unmet needs of cancer survivors regarding sexual health and the lack of medical guidance in managing these challenges; impacting millions.
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36% Bias Score
Philippines Battles 543% Surge in HIV Infections
The Philippines is grappling with a 543% surge in new HIV infections between 2010 and 2023, primarily affecting young men who have sex with men, prompting government initiatives like free testing and treatment at accessible clinics to combat the crisis and destigmatize sexual healthcare.
Philippines Battles 543% Surge in HIV Infections
The Philippines is grappling with a 543% surge in new HIV infections between 2010 and 2023, primarily affecting young men who have sex with men, prompting government initiatives like free testing and treatment at accessible clinics to combat the crisis and destigmatize sexual healthcare.
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40% Bias Score
Genital Herpes: 846 Million Infections, Rising Rates, and the Urgent Need for New Treatments
Globally, 846 million people aged 15-49 have genital herpes, with 42 million new infections yearly; rates are rising for HSV-1 in developed nations due to delayed childhood exposure, while dropping in sub-Saharan Africa due to HIV/AIDS interventions.
Genital Herpes: 846 Million Infections, Rising Rates, and the Urgent Need for New Treatments
Globally, 846 million people aged 15-49 have genital herpes, with 42 million new infections yearly; rates are rising for HSV-1 in developed nations due to delayed childhood exposure, while dropping in sub-Saharan Africa due to HIV/AIDS interventions.
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24% Bias Score
Surge in Viagra Sales Linked to Holiday Stress and Overindulgence
A 100% surge in UK sales of erectile dysfunction medication, such as Viagra, over the past 40 days, is linked to increased holiday-related stress, overeating, and alcohol consumption, impacting blood flow and hormone production.
Surge in Viagra Sales Linked to Holiday Stress and Overindulgence
A 100% surge in UK sales of erectile dysfunction medication, such as Viagra, over the past 40 days, is linked to increased holiday-related stress, overeating, and alcohol consumption, impacting blood flow and hormone production.
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56% Bias Score
Unexpected HIV Diagnosis in India Highlights Testing Gaps and Stigma
A 38-year-old Austrian man, Christopher Klettermayer, discovered his HIV-positive status unexpectedly during a mandatory test at an Indian ashram in 2014, after months of undiagnosed illness in Austria, prompting a personal journey of acceptance and advocacy against the stigma surrounding the virus.
Unexpected HIV Diagnosis in India Highlights Testing Gaps and Stigma
A 38-year-old Austrian man, Christopher Klettermayer, discovered his HIV-positive status unexpectedly during a mandatory test at an Indian ashram in 2014, after months of undiagnosed illness in Austria, prompting a personal journey of acceptance and advocacy against the stigma surrounding the virus.
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28% Bias Score
Boosting Libido: Diet, Exercise, and Lifestyle Changes
This article explores the common causes of decreased libido in women and provides advice on dietary and lifestyle changes that can help improve sexual desire and satisfaction.
Boosting Libido: Diet, Exercise, and Lifestyle Changes
This article explores the common causes of decreased libido in women and provides advice on dietary and lifestyle changes that can help improve sexual desire and satisfaction.
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20% Bias Score