STI Infections Skyrocket in Older Americans

Between 2013 and 2023, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reported that chlamydia diagnoses for persons aged 65 and older tripled. Gonorrhea cases surged approximately sixfold, while syphilis cases saw nearly a tenfold increase. To address this growing trend,...

First of its Kind Study Detects Heavy Metals in Tampons

Scientists have found heavy metals in everyday products like clothing, water, and even chocolate. Yet, despite their widespread pervasiveness, researchers only recently began investigating their presence in tampons. A study at UC Berkeley examined 30 tampons across 14...