Category: Sexual Health

AIDS: A Rare New Strain of HIV Identified by Abbott Laboratories

Key Takeaways: Abbott Laboratories identified HIV-1 subtype L, the first new strain in 19 years, part of the pandemic-causing M group. Existing diagnostic tests recognize subtype L, and antiretroviral …

Erectile Dysfunction Medications In The Market

Levitra (Vardenafil) Levitra is a prescription drug for men with erectile dysfunction or infertility like Viagra and Cialis. It, however, isn’t a cure for these conditions. Levitra improves blood …

A Simple Urine Test to Diagnose Prostate Cancer May Offer Improved Detection of Aggressive Cases Compared to PSA Testing

Key Takeaways A new at-home urine test may improve detection of aggressive prostate cancer biomarkers. The method is still in research and not a replacement for PSA testing. Larger …

Bexsero, Meningococcal B Vaccine, May Protect Against Gonorrhea, Study Finds

Gonorrhea is the second most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States. According to the CDC, a total of 555,608 cases of gonorrhea were reported in 2017 …