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Statistical charts on a clipboard: Herpes statistics

Statistical charts on a clipboard: Herpes statistics

Herpes statistics 2024

Globally, around half a billion people have genital herpes, and several billion have oral herpes

Updated on Oct. 25, 2024

Urine sample cup for UTI test and antibiotic tablet

Urine sample cup for UTI test and antibiotic tablet

Best antibiotics for UTIs in females

Find out why some antibiotics for UTIs in females are more commonly prescribed than others

Two bathroom doors: one male and one female

Two bathroom doors: one male and one female

Health Education

Why does it burn when I pee?

If you feel a burning sensation when you urinate, chances are that it is a urinary tract infection, but there are other possible causes as well

Healthcare provider talking to female patient in exam room: Brown discharge mid-cycle

Healthcare provider talking to female patient in exam room: Brown discharge mid-cycle

Health Education

What does brown discharge mean?

Having brown discharge in the middle of your menstrual cycle is usually nothing to worry about

An image of folic acid foods: spinach, avocado

An image of folic acid foods: spinach, avocado

10 folate-rich foods

This nutrient is essential for health—especially during pregnancy. You can find it in these dietary sources.

A woman speaking with a female doctor: Why is my period blood brown

A woman speaking with a female doctor: Why is my period blood brown

Health Education

Why is my period blood brown?

Brown period blood typically isn’t a cause for concern, but there are situations when you should consult your healthcare provider for treatment

A clock and birth control pills: Plan B side effects

A clock and birth control pills: Plan B side effects

Plan B One-Step side effects

The most common Plan B side effects are changes in the menstrual cycle and heavy periods, but other minor side effects have been reported

Three cellphones showing charts and graphs: HIV stats

Three cellphones showing charts and graphs: HIV stats

HIV statistics 2024

Globally, people who inject drugs have 35 times the risk of acquiring HIV of the general population, female sex workers have 30 times the risk, gay men have 28 times the risk, and transgender women have 14 times the risk

Updated on Oct. 25, 2024

Pregnant woman and an ibuprofen tablet - can you take ibuprofen while pregnant

Pregnant woman and an ibuprofen tablet - can you take ibuprofen while pregnant

Is ibuprofen safe in pregnancy?

This is what medical experts say about taking this popular pain medication during pregnancy

Female healthcare provider talking to female patient in exam room: Does Plan B affect your period?

Female healthcare provider talking to female patient in exam room: Does Plan B affect your period?

Health Education

Does Plan B affect your period?

If you take Plan B once during your cycle, your next period may be irregular

Hands holding a pill bottle and pills - Side effects of Zoloft for women

Hands holding a pill bottle and pills - Side effects of Zoloft for women

Zoloft side effects in women

See what to expect when taking this antidepressant medication

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