Slipping into fresh, clean bedding is one of life's small pleasures. But many of us are guilty of not changing our sheets regularly enough. While you may think that popping them in the wash every ...

Gonorrhea is on the rise in the U.S. (Photo: Getty Images) Cases of gonorrhea are skyrocketing in the U.S. after hitting a historic low in 2009. In 2020 (the most recent year data is available), more ...

(THE CONVERSATION)– COVID-19 has rightfully dominated infectious disease news since 2020. However, that doesn’t mean other infectious diseases took a break. In fact, U.S. rates of infection by ...

Covid-19 has rightfully dominated infectious disease news since 2020. However, that doesn’t mean other infectious diseases took a break. In fact, U.S. rates of infection by gonorrhea have risen during ...

Two cases of a worrisome new strain of gonorrhea that’s proven resistant to antibiotics have been discovered, according to Massachusetts health officials. While both patients improved after being ...

Notorious infection monitors the environment and waits for its opportunity You know that package warning that oral birth control won’t prevent STIs? Well in the case of gonorrhea, the sexually ...

At-home gonorrhea tests offer screening for the sexually transmitted infection (STI) gonorrhea. Some test kits involve collecting a sample at home, while others require a visit to a local lab.

Gonococcal arthritis is a rare complication of the sexually transmitted infection (STI) gonorrhea. It generally causes painful inflammation of the joints and tissues. The arthritis tends to affect ...

A vaccine against meningitis has an unexpected side effect: It appears to target gonorrhea, too. If confirmed, the results represent the first instance of a vaccine reducing gonorrhea infections. “We ...

You never want to see the words "gonorrhea" and "super" in the same sentence, such as "super, you have gonorrhea" or "gonorrhea is super." However, "super" gonorrhea is becoming an increasing reality ...

The term “super gonorrhea” refers to the growing resistance to antibiotic treatments for bacteria that cause gonorrhea. This limits treatment options and can make this sexually transmitted infection ...

No one wants to hear that they’ve contracted a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Having one can mean discomfort, inconvenience, potential embarrassment and often requires putting intimacy on hold ...