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South Dakota.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="article-meta col-xs-12"> <span class="article-meta-date"> 7 Nov 2024 </span> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-3"> <div class='thumb small-thumb thumb-right'> <a href="/news/20241016/Innovative-nanoparticle-therapy-offers-hope-in-fighting-prostate-cancer.aspx"><img title="Innovative nanoparticle therapy offers hope in fighting prostate cancer" alt="Innovative nanoparticle therapy offers hope in fighting prostate cancer" src="https://d2jx2rerrg6sh3.cloudfront.net/image-handler/picture/2018/10/shutterstock_624720632_50bec0e193ad4b4ea48db4ea25ee88e9-150x125.jpg" /></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-9"> <h3> <a href="/news/20241016/Innovative-nanoparticle-therapy-offers-hope-in-fighting-prostate-cancer.aspx">Innovative nanoparticle therapy offers hope in fighting prostate cancer</a> </h3> <p class="hidden-xs item-desc">Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among American men.</p> </div> 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fungal infections caused by fungal Candida species, suggests the first study of its kind, published online in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="article-meta col-xs-12"> <span class="article-meta-date"> 8 Oct 2024 </span> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-3"> <div class='thumb small-thumb thumb-right'> <a href="/news/20241007/Doxycycline-increases-antimicrobial-resistance-in-the-gut-without-disrupting-microbiome-diversity.aspx"><img title="Doxycycline increases antimicrobial resistance in the gut without disrupting microbiome diversity" alt="Doxycycline increases antimicrobial resistance in the gut without disrupting microbiome diversity" src="https://d2jx2rerrg6sh3.cloudfront.net/images/news/ImageForNews_792457_45572976155173611601-150x125.jpg" /></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-9"> <h3> <a href="/news/20241007/Doxycycline-increases-antimicrobial-resistance-in-the-gut-without-disrupting-microbiome-diversity.aspx">Doxycycline increases antimicrobial resistance in the gut without disrupting microbiome diversity</a> </h3> <p class="hidden-xs item-desc">Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis increases tetracycline resistance genes in the gut, without significantly affecting microbiome diversity in men who have sex with men and transgender women.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="article-meta col-xs-12"> <span class="article-meta-date"> 7 Oct 2024 </span> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-3"> <div class='thumb small-thumb thumb-right'> <a href="/news/20240927/UCLA-Health-researchers-showcase-advances-in-radiation-oncology-at-ASTRO.aspx"><img title="UCLA Health researchers showcase advances in radiation oncology at ASTRO" alt="UCLA Health researchers showcase advances in radiation oncology at ASTRO" src="https://d2jx2rerrg6sh3.cloudfront.net/image-handler/picture/2014/7/Radiotherapy-150x125.jpg" /></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-9"> <h3> <a href="/news/20240927/UCLA-Health-researchers-showcase-advances-in-radiation-oncology-at-ASTRO.aspx">UCLA Health researchers showcase advances in radiation oncology at ASTRO</a> </h3> <p class="hidden-xs item-desc">UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers and physicians who specialize in treating patients with radiation therapies will present data on the latest radiation oncology research and clinical trial results at the 66th annual American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in Washington D.C., Sept. 29 to Oct. 2.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="article-meta col-xs-12"> <span class="article-meta-date"> 27 Sep 2024 </span> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-3"> <div class='thumb small-thumb thumb-right'> <a href="/news/20240921/Sexual-health-symptoms-associated-with-lower-adherence-to-breast-cancer-therapy-in-Black-women.aspx"><img title="Sexual health symptoms associated with lower adherence to breast cancer therapy in Black women" alt="Sexual health symptoms associated with lower adherence to breast cancer therapy in Black women" src="https://d2jx2rerrg6sh3.cloudfront.net/image-handler/picture/2014/7/91618146-150x125.jpg" /></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-9"> <h3> <a href="/news/20240921/Sexual-health-symptoms-associated-with-lower-adherence-to-breast-cancer-therapy-in-Black-women.aspx">Sexual health symptoms associated with lower adherence to breast cancer therapy in Black women</a> </h3> <p class="hidden-xs item-desc">Among patients with early-stage breast cancer treated with adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET), symptoms related to sexual health were associated with decreased adherence to treatment in Black women, according to results presented at the 17th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved, held September 21-24, 2024.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="article-meta col-xs-12"> <span class="article-meta-date"> 21 Sep 2024 </span> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-3"> <div class='thumb small-thumb thumb-right'> <a href="/news/20240916/New-survey-highlights-gaps-in-menopause-knowledge-and-management.aspx"><img title="New survey highlights gaps in menopause knowledge and management" alt="New survey highlights gaps in menopause knowledge and management" src="https://d2jx2rerrg6sh3.cloudfront.net/image-handler/picture/2014/7/Menopause-150x125.jpg" /></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-9"> <h3> <a href="/news/20240916/New-survey-highlights-gaps-in-menopause-knowledge-and-management.aspx">New survey highlights gaps in menopause knowledge and management</a> </h3> <p class="hidden-xs item-desc">The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University, in partnership with leading sexual wellbeing company the Lovehoney Group and its Womanizer brand, has released early data from new nationally representative surveys exploring menopause knowledge, symptom management, medical care engagement, and health disparities among Americans.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="article-meta col-xs-12"> <span class="article-meta-date"> 16 Sep 2024 </span> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-3"> <div class='thumb small-thumb thumb-right'> <a href="/news/20240904/Generational-differences-in-mens-health-habits-and-concerns-revealed.aspx"><img title="Generational differences in men's health habits and concerns revealed" alt="Generational differences in men's health habits and concerns revealed" src="https://d2jx2rerrg6sh3.cloudfront.net/image-handler/picture/2017/10/medical_check_up_-_focus_on_blood_pressure_and_manometer_and_patient_arm-JPC-PROD_69a75e2579874e4b8c6384dcc1a67b18-150x125.jpg" /></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-9"> <h3> <a href="/news/20240904/Generational-differences-in-mens-health-habits-and-concerns-revealed.aspx">Generational differences in men's health habits and concerns revealed</a> </h3> <p class="hidden-xs item-desc">A new national survey by Cleveland Clinic revealed similarities and differences across generations when it comes to men's health.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="article-meta col-xs-12"> <span class="article-meta-date"> 4 Sep 2024 </span> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-3"> <div class='thumb small-thumb thumb-right'> <a href="/news/20240827/Healthcare-workers-unprepared-for-mpox-outbreak-due-to-knowledge-gaps-and-vaccine-inequity.aspx"><img title="Healthcare workers unprepared for mpox outbreak due to knowledge gaps and vaccine inequity" alt="Healthcare workers unprepared for mpox outbreak due to knowledge gaps and vaccine inequity" src="https://d2jx2rerrg6sh3.cloudfront.net/images/news/ImageForNews_788835_45531929954699077341-150x125.jpg" 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src="https://d2jx2rerrg6sh3.cloudfront.net/image-handler/picture/2019/7/3d_illustration_viruses_causing_infectious_diseases%2c_decreased_immunity_example_-_Rost9_M1_8eb1bb1ef4fa499fb6222a17f277730e-150x125.jpg" /></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-9"> <h3> <a href="/news/20240821/Cautious-optimism-in-San-Francisco-as-new-cases-of-HIV-In-Latinos-decrease.aspx">Cautious optimism in San Francisco as new cases of HIV In Latinos decrease</a> </h3> <p class="hidden-xs item-desc">For years, Latinos represented the biggest share of new HIV cases in this city, but testing data suggests the tide may be turning.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="article-meta col-xs-12"> <span class="article-meta-date"> 21 Aug 2024 </span> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-3"> <div class='thumb small-thumb thumb-right'> <a href="/news/20240808/Innovative-program-promotes-positive-adolescent-romantic-relationships-and-use-of-effective-contraceptives.aspx"><img title="Innovative program promotes positive adolescent romantic relationships and use of effective contraceptives" alt="Innovative program promotes positive adolescent romantic relationships and use of effective contraceptives" src="https://d2jx2rerrg6sh3.cloudfront.net/images/tags/TagImage-277-45295998028240749334-150x125.jpg" /></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-9"> <h3> <a href="/news/20240808/Innovative-program-promotes-positive-adolescent-romantic-relationships-and-use-of-effective-contraceptives.aspx">Innovative program promotes positive adolescent romantic relationships and use of effective contraceptives</a> </h3> <p class="hidden-xs item-desc">Romantic relationships play an important part in adolescent development. Most young people have had at least one romantic relationship by middle adolescence (ages 14 to17).</p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="article-meta col-xs-12"> <span class="article-meta-date"> 8 Aug 2024 </span> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-3"> <div class='thumb small-thumb thumb-right'> <a href="/news/20240806/Urologist-weighs-in-on-why-men-avoid-doctor-visits.aspx"><img title="Urologist weighs in on why men avoid doctor visits" alt="Urologist weighs in on why men avoid doctor visits" src="https://d2jx2rerrg6sh3.cloudfront.net/image-handler/picture/2016/6/British_GP_talking_to_senior_couple_in_surgery-Monkey_Business_Images-590_e625595bddb246e6b2a97c33a77c49e1-150x125.jpg" /></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-9"> <h3> <a href="/news/20240806/Urologist-weighs-in-on-why-men-avoid-doctor-visits.aspx">Urologist weighs in on why men avoid doctor visits</a> </h3> <p class="hidden-xs item-desc">Data has consistently shown that men are reluctant to seek medical care despite the fact they generally face higher mortality rates and shorter life expectancies than women across most causes of death.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="article-meta col-xs-12"> <span class="article-meta-date"> 6 Aug 2024 </span> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-3"> <div class='thumb small-thumb thumb-right'> <a href="/news/20240714/Study-finds-lifelong-orgasm-gap-influenced-by-age-gender-and-sexual-orientation.aspx"><img title="Study finds lifelong orgasm gap influenced by age, gender, and sexual orientation" alt="Study finds lifelong orgasm gap influenced by age, gender, and sexual orientation" src="https://d2jx2rerrg6sh3.cloudfront.net/images/news/ImageForNews_785203_45487950981087962771-150x125.jpg" /></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-9"> <h3> <a href="/news/20240714/Study-finds-lifelong-orgasm-gap-influenced-by-age-gender-and-sexual-orientation.aspx">Study finds lifelong orgasm gap influenced by age, gender, and sexual orientation</a> </h3> <p class="hidden-xs item-desc">Study reveals persistent disparities in orgasm rates across age, gender, and sexual orientation, highlighting the need for inclusive sexual health education and interventions.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="article-meta col-xs-12"> <span class="article-meta-date"> 14 Jul 2024 </span> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-3"> <div class='thumb small-thumb thumb-right'> <a href="/news/20240703/Study-establishes-a-national-benchmark-for-cancer-survivorship-care.aspx"><img title="Study establishes a national benchmark for cancer survivorship care" alt="Study establishes a national benchmark for cancer survivorship care" src="https://d2jx2rerrg6sh3.cloudfront.net/image-handler/picture/2016/6/Cancer_cell_attacked_by_lymphocytes-Juan_Gaertner-590_f02db7247e67499f8e792d0b3c3a72b3-150x125.jpg" /></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-9"> <h3> <a href="/news/20240703/Study-establishes-a-national-benchmark-for-cancer-survivorship-care.aspx">Study establishes a national benchmark for cancer survivorship care</a> </h3> <p class="hidden-xs item-desc">With the number of adult cancer survivors in the United States expected to reach 23 million by 2032, the long-term needs of this population are growing yet often poorly understood and addressed.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="article-meta col-xs-12"> <span class="article-meta-date"> 3 Jul 2024 </span> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-3"> <div class='thumb small-thumb thumb-right'> <a href="/news/20240624/Young-gay-Latinos-see-rising-share-of-new-HIV-cases-leading-to-call-for-targeted-funding.aspx"><img title="Young gay Latinos see rising share of new HIV cases, leading to call for targeted funding" alt="Young gay Latinos see rising share of new HIV cases, leading to call for targeted funding" src="https://d2jx2rerrg6sh3.cloudfront.net/image-handler/picture/2019/7/A_spinning_HIV_Virus_on_a_black_background._3D_Illustration._-_Illustration_-_Spectral-Design_M2_384d482bbc034b1ba2d3c5fb2b220e25-150x125.jpg" /></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-9"> <h3> <a href="/news/20240624/Young-gay-Latinos-see-rising-share-of-new-HIV-cases-leading-to-call-for-targeted-funding.aspx">Young gay Latinos see rising share of new HIV cases, leading to call for targeted funding</a> </h3> <p class="hidden-xs item-desc">Four months after seeking asylum in the U.S., Fernando Hermida began coughing and feeling tired. 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