The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued new guidelines on using doxycycline as postexposure prophylaxis (doxy PEP) to prevent bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs). These recommendations, released in 2024, specifically target gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) as well as transgender women (TGW) who are at heightened […]
Read MoreIf you have diabetes and are between the ages of 40 and 75, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has important guidelines for you regarding statin therapy. Here’s a straightforward breakdown to help you understand the recommendations and how they can benefit your health. Why Statin Therapy? Statins are medications that help lower cholesterol levels in […]
Read MoreIn a fascinating and comprehensive international study, scientists have uncovered a significant link between vitamin D levels and the risk of colorectal cancer. The research, titled “Circulating Vitamin D and Colorectal Cancer Risk: An International Pooling Project of 17 Cohorts,” analyzed data from 17 cohorts, including over 5,700 colorectal cancer cases and 7,100 controls. Key […]
Read MoreNEWS 13 December 2021 Waning COVID super-immunity raises questions about Omicron The pairing of SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination against it confers powerful protection, but data from Israel show that that protection gradually declines. Max Kozlov Max Kozlov View author publications You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar A man […]
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