Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCan Kissing Spread STIs?When to Get TestedDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Can Kissing Spread STIs? When to Get Tested Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Sexually transmitted infections(STIs, sometimes called sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs) are bacterial or viral infections that are usually spread through sexual contact. When it comes to STI transmission, some sex acts, like kissing, are considered to be lower risk than others....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Fecal-Oral RouteAssociated InfectionsOther RisksPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Fecal-Oral Route Associated Infections Other Risks Prevention Many viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections can be passed when trace amounts of feces (poop) get into your mouth during sex. This is referred to as thefecal-oral transmission. While preventive measures like dental dams can reduce the risk of exposure, they are not infallible and you should see a healthcare provider if you think you’ve been exposed during sex....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisRisk FactorsTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Risk Factors Treatment Prevention Athlete’s foot on the hands is a fungal infection calledtinea manuum. When the same type of fungus affects the feet, it is calledathlete’s foot, ortinea pedis. The infection usually starts on the feet. When athlete’s foot is not properly treated, it can spread to other areas, including the hands, groin, or other body parts....

Key TakeawaysThe FDA has long recommended against consuming raw milk. Because the H5N1 virus has been detected in grocery milk, the agency issued a new advisory reminding consumers to avoid any raw milk products.Pasteurization is a proven method to inactivate viruses and kill harmful bacteria in milk.Despite some claims, there’s no strong evidence that raw milk is more nutritious than pasteurized milk.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has always advised against drinking raw milk, but the agency isreminding consumers to avoid unpasteurized dairy productsbecause of the current bird flu outbreak in cattle herds....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiabetes CausesSymptom of Excess SugarSugar When You Have DiabetesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diabetes Causes Symptom of Excess Sugar Sugar When You Have Diabetes Frequently Asked Questions Eating too much sugardoesn’t directly cause diabetes. However, there is a correlation (association) between being overweight or having obesity and type 2 diabetes. Over time, consuming too many foods and beverages, including those high in sugar, may lead to weight gain....

If you suffer from osteoarthritis, should you apply for disability benefits? After all,osteoarthritisis a painful, degenerative type ofarthritisthat can make prolonged physical activity and work difficult or impossible for patients. Sometimes the condition becomes so severe and limiting that people with osteoarthritis are forced to stop working. But if you leave the professional world, how can you make ends meet, especially if you’re a single person or your spouse or family members don’t make enough money to support you?...

Key TakeawaysMelatonin is an important hormone that regulates the body’s internal clock.Foods like tart cherries, grapes, mushrooms, and pistachios are rich in melatonin, but the levels are usually lower than what’s in melatonin supplements.There’s not enough research to show how much the body can absorb or convert melatonin from food sources. Key Takeaways Melatonin is an important hormone that regulates the body’s internal clock.Foods like tart cherries, grapes, mushrooms, and pistachios are rich in melatonin, but the levels are usually lower than what’s in melatonin supplements....

Jonathan Knowles/Getty Images Essentially, if a person’s mouth contains any left-over gluten, you’ll be ingesting a bit of it too. Is Gluten From Kissing Really Enough to Make You Sick? Even tasting the gluten-containing food, drink or makeup on your significant other’s lips, you can expect to have a reaction. You’re still at risk if your partner ate, drank, or used a gluten-containing substance within the last several hours whether you taste it or not....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCommon CausesAdditional CausesDiagnosisTreatment & Home RemediesPain ManagementSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Common Causes Additional Causes Diagnosis Treatment & Home Remedies Pain Management Seeking Medical Care Goutis a type ofinflammatory arthritisthat results from excess uric acid in the body. Gout typically affects the big toe but can also develop in other joints—including the hands andfingers. This article discusses gout in the hands, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTheoretical RiskWhy It’s UnlikelyIncreased Risk FactorsHow to Be Safe Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Theoretical Risk Why It’s Unlikely Increased Risk Factors How to Be Safe There is a theoretical risk of gettingHIVfrom a tattoo or body piercing simply because the virus can be passed through blood. However, there has yet to be a single documented case of this in the United States....

Maria Teijeiro / Getty Images What makes the case—which was reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) back in 1996—highly suspect is the fact that the couple also reported condom breakage during the same period, using anonoxynol-9 lubricant(now known to increase HIV risk in women), and havingvaginal sexandoral sexwithout condoms during the span of their relationship. While the CDC reported that they suspected HIV transmission was “possibly associated with exposure of mucous membranes to contaminated blood,” they could not exclude vaginal sex, oral sex, or any other possibility....

Human papillomavirus(HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States.Because of this, there are many myths and false information about how it spreads. You cannot catch HPV from a toilet seat—at least, a toilet seat in a developed country—but the question encourages a review of some of the lesser-known facts about how the virus is transmitted. Unlike some STIs, HPV doesn’t require sexual contact to spread and can even bespread from mothers to babiesat times....

This infection can lead to cervical cancer, anal cancer, penile cancer, and certain types of oral and throat cancers. In addition, some types of HPV can causegenital wartsor warts elsewhere on the skin. Geber86 / Getty Images There are three vaccines—Gardasil 9, Gardasil, and Cervarix—that can reduce the risk of HPV transmission. However, many people will be exposed to one or more HPV variants at some point during their sexual lives....