Tag Archives: Prevent

Antibiotics to prevent STIs – for or against?

There is ongoing scientific debate regarding how best to prevent, manage and reduce rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). A possible future option is STI prophylaxis – taking medications either prior to (pre-), or shortly after (post-), exposure to an STI in order to prevent infection. However, this raises concerns regarding the development of antibiotic… Read More »

Products to prevent both pregnancy and HIV begin to emerge

Preventing unwanted pregnancy and HIV infection by using one product could be a reality one day. Early research on several products presented last week at the virtual HIV Research for Prevention (HIVR4P) conference showed that they are safe and that potential users are attracted by the idea of a two-in-one prevention method. High rates of… Read More »

What kind of diet to prevent strokes

Though a stroke can happen at any age, your risk does increase as you get older. No content on this site, regardless of date, should ever be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your doctor or other qualified clinician. According to a study in Nutrients, it’s very possible. Excessive alcohol consumption can… Read More »