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There are more effective screenings and treatments for breast cancer than ever. Thanks to insightful research, better early detection, and more effective therapies, the death rate from breast cancer ...

Infertility is one of the most stressful situations for my Ob/Gyn patients. The inability to become pregnant can take a toll on a woman’s relationships, mental health, and physical health. In fact, r...

Based on an interview with Rachel Scott, MD, MPH. Recent publications by MHRI investigator Dr. Rachel Scott aims to better understand the experiences of cisgender women with HIV prevention, specifi...

This article was written from an interview with Dr. Rachel Scott, MD, MPH.   In 2021, 36,136 people in the U.S. were diagnosed with HIV. While that annual number declined 12% between 2017 and 20...

Of all the to-dos on your back-to-school list, brushing up on protecting yourself from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) should be near the top. According to data from the U.S. Centers for Dis...

Modern medicine has led to effective cholesterol medications that, along with exercise and a healthy diet, can significantly decrease the risk of stroke and heart attacks. Among the most powerful of ...