Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Archive

Low libido, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, reduced muscle mass, hot flashes, and more may be symptoms of testosterone deficiency. Testing can help determine the diagnosis, and testosterone replacement therapy may help counter the decline in the hormone.

Osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause can involve overlapping symptoms. But arthritis pain tends to be concentrated in specific joints, while joint pain and achiness from musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause usually occurs in multiple joints and muscles at once.

A 2026 study suggested that women with uterine fibroids may have far higher long-term risks of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke.

A 2025 study suggested that self-administered hypnosis can reduce hot flash frequency and intensity in menopausal women.

Femtech (short for female technology) has expanded dramatically since its genesis a decade ago. Encompassing apps, wearable devices, medical hardware, and online platforms, femtech tools have increasingly focused on midlife and older women.

Coffee, tea, and soda all contribute to daily caffeine intake. Too much could affect miscarriage risk, as well as the baby's size.

Mouth yeast infections sometimes extend beyond the tongue. But could thrush be responsible for throat irritation, swallowing trouble, and a stubborn cough?

Recurring white patches or odd tastes in the mouth can signal yeast infection known as thrush. Yeast overgrowth may be tied to dentures, antibiotics, or immune problems.

For men, night sweats can signal anything from room temperature issues to infections, sleep apnea, medications, hormonal problems, or something else.

Soil, water, and food processing can all introduce Listeria into everyday foods. Learn who is most vulnerable and how to reduce risk.