Sexual Health

Half the World has the Herpes Simplex Virus: Why It’s Important to Get Tested

March 29, 2023

Herpes simplex virus, or HSV, falls into two groups: HSV-1 and HSV-2. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), globally, several billion people are living with HSV-1 and half a

The Decline of the Condom: Why STD Testing Is More Important Than Ever

April 6, 2023

For many of us, it’s been quite some time since we took a sexual education class. The truth is: It’s important to occasionally revisit these important topics we learned in

The Silent STD: Identifying and Treating Chlamydia

April 14, 2023

In the United States alone, almost 1.6 million cases of chlamydia were reported in 2020 – making it the number most commonly reported STI. Unfortunately, despite statistics like these, many

With STDs in Women on the Rise: Why Prevention Is More Important than Ever

April 14, 2023

In the U.S., an estimated one in five people have a sexually transmitted (STI) infection – highlighting the burden of STIs in America. In 2021 alone, there were 2.5 million

Addressing the Rise of Colon Cancer in Young Adults

April 18, 2023

A new study by the American Association for Cancer Research recently found that a startling number of people aged 20-29 are being diagnosed with late-stage colon cancer – prompting renewed

Vitamin D Deficiency Spreading Around the World: Here’s What We Can Do About It

April 13, 2023

Nearly one billion people have a vitamin D deficiency worldwide, equating to 35% of adults in the United States. Take a moment to let these statistics sink in. With such

90% of People with Kidney Disease Don’t Know They Have It: It’s Time to Change This