The birth control pill has long been the birth control of choice for many women. While the birth control pill is 99% effective when used consistently, its effectiveness significantly drops if you veer from your daily dose.

Cold sores are painful blisters in or around the mouth. These sores are a marker of the herpes simplex virus (HSV), which comes in two forms, HSV-1 and HSV-2. Anyone with either type of HSV is at risk of developing cold sores, but type one is most often responsible.

More than one in 10 Americans have high cholesterol. Why is this important to know? High cholesterol is one of the leading risk factors for heart disease, the number one killer of all Americans. As your total cholesterol rises, so does your risk for heart disease.

Avian influenza, or bird flu, has garnered more media attention this past year. Recent outbreaks in various parts of the world have caused concern, from wild birds in a Cuban zoo to the significant impact on poultry farms.

Does the size of an erection decrease with age? And is it okay that my erection isn’t as strong anymore? Answer by urologist Chris Deibert, MD, MPH.

I sleep separately from my husband and have not had intercourse in more than three years.

There are many benefits to having a primary care provider. But what happens when you no longer have one? We spoke with Emily Hill Bowman, MD, to learn more!

Do the COVID-19 vaccines cause memory loss?

I tested negative two days after finishing my five days of Paxlovid. However, I tested positive three days later.

As technology has improved and our cervical cancer screening tests have become more accurate, guidelines for cervical cancer screening have changed over the years. It is no longer necessary to have tests performed as frequently as in the past.