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10 myths about safe sex
Are many of the commonly held myths about sexually transmitted diseases, sex, and pregnancy really true? Read Summary > -
Sex can trigger rare amnesia condition
Transient global amnesia most often strikes people over age 50, and its most common trigger is sexual activity. Read Summary > -
Pumpkin may ease yeast infections
A recent study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has found that proteins extracted from pumpkin rinds helps stop yeast-infection fungus from growing. Read Summary > -
Study: Doctors overprescribe Pap tests
According to a new survey, more than two-third of U.S. primary care doctors ignore guidelines for prescribing Pap tests, often recommending the screening procedure to women who are at low risk for cervical cancer. Read Summary > -
Genes may contribute to yeast infections
Two genetic variations appear to contribute to people's vulnerability to recurring yeast infections, new research has found. Read Summary > -
New HPV vaccine Cervarix may stop vulvar cancer: study
Dutch researchers are reporting that Cervarix, a new vaccine for the human papillomavirus (HPV), appears to stop precancerous lesions in the vulva from progressing into full-blown malignancies. Read Summary > -
2 antibiotics linked to birth defects
Two antibiotics-- nitrofurantoins and sulfonamides, sometimes called "sulfa drugs"--have been linked to an increased risk of birth defects in a new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read Summary > -
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