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Microplastics invade penises, study says
Microplastics: The tiny invader reshaping human health Consumer Reports tested 85 foods and found that the presence of phthalates and ...
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Why syphilis cases are surging in US, Michigan after nearly being eradicated
Detroit — Back from the brink of eradication, syphilis is spiking in Michigan, prompting alarm within the medical community. Mirroring ...
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Major cause of maternal mortality diagnosed too late. Here’s why.
A leading cause of maternal mortality often goes unnoticed. By the time it’s diagnosed, it’s sometimes too late to stem ...
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Why are syphilis cases in the US on the rise? CDC report cites COVID
While not eradicated, syphilis cases had been under control, thanks to penicillin used to treat the sexually transmitted infection. But ...
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Woman accuses fertility doctor of using own sperm to inseminate her
When Carolyn Bester bought a home ancestry kit late last year, she was excited to learn about her family history. ...
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Fewer teenagers are having sex, more are using contraception
Fewer teens are having sex and the rate is dropping among boys, though young adults are increasingly using contraception, according ...