Australia is facing a mounting sexual health crisis, with case numbers now double what they were just a decade ago.

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A team of scientists in Finland and the UK has revealed that myocardial infarctions (the fancy medical term for heart attacks) may not be solely caused by cholesterol buildup and lifestyle factors.

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"Oh yeah. I forgot," said the girl at the coffee shop in Shinjuku's Kabukicho, as she placed an iced tea straw between her lips. Tearing open a small silver packet, she inserted the straw and sucked ...

Three medical doctors offer clues to help you pinpoint the cause if you're experiencing discomfort when you urinate.

Australia's embattled koalas have been given some good news for once, with the approval of the world's first chlamydia vaccine for the marsupial. More than a decade in the making, the vaccine will ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The first vaccine to protect endangered koalas from chlamydia has ...

Ultimately, chlamydia is one of the most common STIs, but it is also one of the easiest to diagnose and cure. "You can decrease your risk," says Shen, "by using condoms consistently, having a sexual ...

Australian regulators have approved a chlamydia vaccine for koalas, researchers said Wednesday, as they seek to stamp out a sexually transmitted disease responsible for about half of all deaths of the ...