Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Archive

Charts offer BMI ranges and waist targets, but they aren't the whole story. Learn how height, belly fat, diet, and activity shape "healthy" weight.

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.

Mild sinus or ear infections don't necessarily mean delaying vaccination. Learn when to wait on your flu shot and how fast protection builds.

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

Having a persistent illness is challenging. It means having to make changes and adjustments to accommodate your needs, but it does not have to mean giving up on everything you enjoy.

Vaginal infections are highly common and often involve symptoms such as vaginal itching, burning, irritation, discharge, and odor. The most prevalent vaginal infections include bacterial vaginosis, yeast infection, trichomoniasis, herpes simplex virus 2, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.

Insulin resistance is when the pancreas makes insulin but the body's cells don't use it efficiently. It becomes more common in women after age 50 due to hormonal shifts that change the way the body stores fat. It is a key step in the process of developing prediabetes and diabetes.

Saw palmetto is a popular "natural" choice for urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate, but high-quality studies show little or no real benefit. Men are urged to talk with a doctor first, both to rule out serious causes and avoid misplaced hope.