844 new HIV cases reported in January

THE Department of Health on Wednesday reported that more than 800 new cases of human immunodeficiency virus have been recorded last January. Based on the January 2017 HIV/AIDS Registry of the Philippines report, there were 844 new HIV cases reported in the said month.

N.H. House committee says Hepatitis B vaccine shouldn’t be required to attend school NEW

Hepatitis B and other diseases deemed “non-communicable in a child care or school setting” would be removed from the list of vaccines required by the state under a bill that got a surprise boost Wednesday from a House committee. The bill, passed by the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee on a 9-8 vote, says the vaccines cannot be required for enrollment in public school or child care facilities.

Double up

The National Family Planning Board Sexual Health Authority is encouraging Jamaicans to use dual methods of contraception for effective protection against pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases . Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on February 15, NFPBSHA Director Devon Gabourel explained that the authority has been pushing the message for a while and has chosen to expand its dual method message by using it as the theme for Safer Sex Week 2017.

750 new HIV cases reported in December

ANOTHER 750 new human immunodeficiency virus cases were reported among Philippine residents in December 2016, the Department of Health said. Based on the latest HIV and AIDS Registry of the Philippines report of the DOH, a total of 750 new HIV cases were reported, including 72 full-blown AIDS cases as well as 37 deaths.

Sex is painful for 1 in 10 women: Study

… notably vaginal dryness, anxiety and lack of enjoyment. Intercourse pain was also linked to other physical and mental health issues like depression , sexual relationship factors (like not sharing the same level of interest in sex) and harmful …

‘Encouraging signs that we may be starting to stem the tide of STIs’

The number of people in the Lisburn area being diagnosed with the most common sexually transmitted infections has “plateaued” over the past couple of years, it has been revealed. According to Dr Fiona Carey, the South Eastern Health Trust’s Consultant Clinical Lead in Sexual Health, there are signs that the “tide” of STIs in the area is starting to be stemmed, thanks to improvements in education, prevention, services and treatments.

Remember: Ita s Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

JANUARY is recognised as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in the United States, and though locally we observe this in April, the importance of screening for this type of cancer cannot be overemphasised. Almost all cervical cancers are linked to a common infection in the cervix called human papilloma virus .

COLUMN: Anti-LGBTQ Catholic bishop retires

Henry made headlines over the years regarding his intolerant views on LGBTQ rights and equality. His adamant opposition to LGBTQ rights has been well documented and he may count himself as one of the most vocal, intolerant critics in this country.

‘As many sexual partners as they can get’

Brisbane doctor says dating apps have seen a rise in casual sex and STI rates in Queensland and it’s not uncommon for some people to have as many as 10 partners a day. CREDIT: ABC NEWS 24 DATING apps are fuelling rampant rates of sexual promiscuity, according to a leading Brisbane sexual health doctor who “quite frequently” treats patients who have sex with up to 10 people a day.

Planned Parenthood To Be DE-FUNDED After All

… has opposed past efforts. The vast majority of federal money that Planned Parenthood does receive funds preventive health care, birth control, pregnancy tests, breast cancer screening and other women’s health care services. Democrats also point out …

Sex Without Urinary Tract Infection: Keeping It Clean

Prevention of urinary tract infections has become so important, as we all find ourselves in the middle of what infectious disease experts have termed a “stealth pandemic” of Escherichia coli sequence type 131 that is resistant to some very potent antibiotics. Generally speaking, E coli is responsible for at least 80% of the 7 million uncomplicated outpatient UTIs that occur yearly in the United States.

Over 700 new HIV cases reported in November

A total of 758 new cases of the human immunodeficiency virus infection were reported in November, the Department of Health disclosed on Friday, December 30. FILE: Health staff does HIV screening test held at Batasan Social Hugiene Clinic last May 12, 2015 in time for HIV testing Week Observance which runs from May 11 – 15. Manila Bulletin The number of cases, based on the latest HIV/AIDS Registry of the Philippines data, was higher than the 627 recorded in November 2015. “Most [or 96 percent] were male More than half belong to the 25-34-year age group while 29 percent were youth aged 15-24 years,” said the DOH report.

How sex can be so much better for the over-50s

… on key characteristics of their sex lives – along with sociodemographic characteristics, and mental and physical health – older adults actually had better sexual quality of life”. She added: “Together these findings suggest that as we age, our …

CRH calls for strengthening of HIV programmes in schools

A s statistics from UNAIDS show that a total of 180,000 Nigerians have died from HIV/AIDS the Centre for the Right To Health, CRH, has called for the reinforcement of HIV/AIDS programmes in schools as part of measures to halt the spread among adolescents. In a chat with Good Health Weekly during a sensitisation programme/presentation of Award to outstanding healthcare workers by CRH to mark this year’s World AIDS Day in Lagos, the Programme Director, CRH, Mrs Christy Ekerete- Udofia said scaling up HIV programmes in primary, Secondary Schools including Universities would help the country to achieve the 90-90-90 targets for testing, treatment and viral suppression by 2030.

How to Recognize HPV in Men

Genital human papillomavirus is probably the most common sexually transmitted infection , infecting almost all sexually active people at some point in their lives. Fortunately, there are more than 40 strains of HPV, and only a few of them lead to serious health risks.