Almost 40% of lesbians who participated in a recent national survey admitted to not participating in routine screenings for cervical cancer, impeding the process of preventing cancer at a potentially…

Hepatitis Overview - What You Need to Know: Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that results in liver cell damage and destruction. It may be caused by drugs, alcohol use, or certain medical conditions.…

Understanding Human Papillomavirus: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection spread through skin-to-skin contact. Roughly 79 million Americans have HPV, making it the most common STI in the United States. With…

This Is Your Body on Alcohol: Alcohol is one of the most widely celebrated and socially accepted drugs of its time. Even after being outlawed in the 1920s during Prohibition, Americans…

Starting mental illness conversations can be a sensitive endeavor, especially when you are the one dealing with the illness. However, it is a good idea to inform those close to you of your…

How to Win the War Against HIV/AIDS   As demonstrated recently in Greece, when spending is cut, HIV positive populations spike. While the importance of spending to fight the war…

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs. Dialectical Behavior Therapy: CBT and DBT are two forms of psychotherapy ("talk therapy").  In both, you work with a mental health professional to learn more about the challenges you…