The Centre recently justified its decision to ban transgender people, gay people, and female sex workers from donating blood to the Supreme Court citing scientific evidence. This came after Thangjam
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Lehigh Valley’s STD rate is among the highest in the United States, study s…Lehigh Valley’s STD rate is among the highest in the United States, study s…
The Lehigh Valley’s rate of sexually transmitted diseases per resident puts the region among the top 100 in the nation, according to a recent data study. The combined Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton area
Sexually transmitted diseases: Chlamydia | Emergency LiveSexually transmitted diseases: Chlamydia | Emergency Live
Often asymptomatic, if left untreated it can cause pelvic inflammatory disease which – in 10-20% of cases – can lead to infertility. Chlamydia, what is it and how is it
How organizations are working to shatter stigma on sexual healthHow organizations are working to shatter stigma on sexual health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released preliminary data, which shows a surge in the number of STD cases around the country. The number of cases rose to 2.5
Young Changemakers Foundation Calls for the Inclusion of SRHR in the Curric…Young Changemakers Foundation Calls for the Inclusion of SRHR in the Curric…
Introduction Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) involves all the issues and rights that has to do with a person’s sexual and reproductive life. SRHR encompasses four areas: Sexual
LGBTQ Health Awareness Spotlights Community’s Unique Healthcare Needs | Dep…LGBTQ Health Awareness Spotlights Community’s Unique Healthcare Needs | Dep…
Every day, the Health Department is working to address a variety of health care issues that impact everyone in the LGBTQ community. So, during National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week, we
Map reveals US cities with highest STD ratesMap reveals US cities with highest STD rates
The American cities with the highest rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) have been revealed. Memphis, Tennessee, comes out as America’s STD capital where around one in 70 people were
Science Update: Risk of developmental delays may be higher for HIV-free chi…Science Update: Risk of developmental delays may be higher for HIV-free chi…
HIV-free children whose mothers started taking anti-HIV medications while they were in the womb may be at higher risk for lower-than-average scores in one or more areas of development at
County Urges Pregnant People to Get Tested, Treated to Protect Unborn from …County Urges Pregnant People to Get Tested, Treated to Protect Unborn from …
Federal, state, and county health officials are urging pregnant people to get blood tests and treatment if needed to keep them from infecting their unborn child with a dangerous, sometimes
5 PA cities rank among the nation’s biggest STD hot spots5 PA cities rank among the nation’s biggest STD hot spots
Several notable cities in Pennsylvania have emerged as hot spots for sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea, which is caused by the bacteria pictured and enlarged above. National Institute of Allergy