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Beyond condoms: A pill after sex to prevent STIs

October 6, 2023

The recommendation of doxycycline as an after-sex antibiotic is based on studies demonstrating that a single dose of the antibiotic, taken within 72 hours of...

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Women more affected than men by long COVID: study

September 28, 2023

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The report says women (8.5%) were more likely than men (5.2%) to ever have long COVID-19, and women (4.4%) were also more likely than men (2.3%) to currently...

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For millions of Americans, 988 is one stop suicide prevention dial

August 31, 2023

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Facilitated by a federal investment of around $1 billion, the Lifeline has fortified its response capacity, leading to a surge in engagement via calls, texts...

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WHO urges countries to invest in drowning prevention to protect children

July 26, 2023

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Globally, drowning ranks as the sixth leading cause of death for individuals aged 5-14 years Drowning is an often overlooked yet deadly public health concern...