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Why syphilis cases are surging in US, Michigan after nearly being eradicated

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Rachel Carter

Detroit — Back from the brink of eradication, syphilis is spiking in Michigan, prompting alarm within the medical community. Mirroring national patterns, ...

Major cause of maternal mortality diagnosed too late. Here’s why.

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Rachel Carter

A leading cause of maternal mortality often goes unnoticed. By the time it’s diagnosed, it’s sometimes too late to stem the damage.  ...

Why are syphilis cases in the US on the rise? CDC report cites COVID

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Rachel Carter

While not eradicated, syphilis cases had been under control, thanks to penicillin used to treat the sexually transmitted infection. But cases have ...

Fewer teenagers are having sex, more are using contraception

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Rachel Carter

Fewer teens are having sex and the rate is dropping among boys, though young adults are increasingly using contraception, according to a ...

What causes cold sores? Oral herpes explained

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Rachel Carter

‘The most important virus you’ve never heard of’ is spiking this spring Metapneumovirus or HMPV is spiking this spring. Not to be ...

From sperm damage to smaller testicles, early menopause and ovary cysts

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Rachel Carter

By Alexa Lardieri U.S. Deputy Health Editor Dailymail.Com 12:02 22 Oct 2023, updated 12:23 22 Oct 2023 Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals can ...