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Essex NJ

Business

Women-Run Healthcare Practice In Millburn Aims To Erase Stigma Around Menopause

Women-Run Healthcare Practice In Millburn Aims To Erase Stigma Around Menopause

Women-Run Healthcare Practice In Millburn Aims To Erase Stigma Around Menopause Komel Caruso knows firsthand the struggles women can face when going to the doctor. Caruso is one of the co-founders and the chief growth officer of HerMD, a new healthcare practice opening in Millburn at 241 Millburn Ave. next week. HerMD was started and is run by women, focusing on their healthcare needs that are often not covered by other practices. Doctors at HerMD have an expertise in menopause and sexual health care, which Caruso said sets them apart from other health care professionals. HerMD also provides patients with 20 to 60 minute patient appointments. "That's unhea…

08/02/2023

Putnam

Lifestyle

Putnam Is NY's Healthiest County, Brand-New Study Says Those looking to improve their wellness might want to consider moving to the Hudson Valley county which has been ranked as the healthiest in the entirety of New York, according to a new study. Putnam County has been ranked as the healthiest out of the 62 counties in New York, according to a new study released on Wednesday, March 29 by researchers from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. In ranking each county, the researchers considered data relating to categories such as length of life, quality of life, health behaviors, social and economic factors, and phy…

04/02/2023

Southwest Dutchess

Lifestyle

UTI Facts By Sun River Health

UTI Facts By Sun River Health

UTI Facts By Sun River Health Every year, urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect over 150 million people worldwide. Doctors typically treat UTIs with antibiotics, but there are definite steps you can take to reduce your chances of getting a UTI in the first place. So, let’s get talking. Symptoms and Complications A UTI is an infection in any part of your urinary system, which includes your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Women are at a greater risk of getting a UTI than men. UTIs don’t always have symptoms, but when they do, they may include: A strong, persistent urge to urinate A burning sensation when urinat…

Content Partner: Sun River Health

Nassau

Lifestyle

COVID-19: Wear Mask During Sex, Canada's Lead MD Says In New Recommendation

COVID-19: Wear Mask During Sex, Canada's Lead MD Says In New Recommendation

Covid-19: Wear Mask During Sex, Canada's Lead MD Says In New Recommendation Canada’s top doctor has offered advice for its neighbors to the south regarding mask-wearing while having sex during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a new recommendation, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, advised that couples having sex should wear facial coverings. Tam said that the most important step in curtailing the spread of COVID-19 through sexual activity is to “establish a trusting relationship with a sexual partner.” Tips from Tam include: Monitoring yourself for symptoms of COVID-19 and not having sex if you or your partner is experiencing symptoms; Limiting yo…

09/05/2020

Worcester

Business

COVID-19: Sex-Toy Shop Employees Demand 'Hazard' Pay, Safer Work Space

COVID-19: Sex-Toy Shop Employees Demand 'Hazard' Pay, Safer Work Space

Covid-19: Sex-Toy Shop Employees Demand 'Hazard' Pay, Safer Work Space Employees of sex-toy shop in Massachusetts are protesting what they call “unsafe” working conditions amid the COVID-19 outbreak. On Saturday, Aug. 22, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Good Vibrations employees will picket outside the adult novelties and sexual enhancement store. On a list of pointed improvements, Good Vibrations of Brookline employees are asking for the removal of all floor models in the store. If a customer wants to see an item, an employee can get it for them on an as-needed basis. If this demand isn’t met, employees want to get “hazard” pay. The protest is being organized by the S…

by Kristin Palpini

08/21/2020

Hackensack

News

Here's One Pleasure Of The Flesh Health Officials Say You Must Avoid Amid Coronavirus

Here's One Pleasure Of The Flesh Health Officials Say You Must Avoid Amid Coronavirus

Here's One Pleasure Of The Flesh Health Officials Say You Must Avoid Amid Coronavirus You can enjoy sex during the coronavirus pandemic if you follow certain precautions, but there’s one particular act of intimacy that health officials say you should avoid at all costs. Those getting busy amid the COVID-19 crisis should sleep only with people close to them in order to be safe – or, better yet, stick to self-serve, it seems. “You are your safest sex partner" -- or so a set of sex guidelines issued by the New York City Health Department says. The graphic guidelines, among other things, remind masters of their domains to “wash your hands (and any sex toys) with soap and w…

by Jerry DeMarco

03/29/2020

Mount Pleasant

Lifestyle

COVID-19: Is It Safe To Have Sex During Pandemic? Health Department Offers Advice

COVID-19: Is It Safe To Have Sex During Pandemic? Health Department Offers Advice

Covid-19: Is It Safe To Have Sex During Pandemic? Health Department Offers Advice As millions find themselves at home and pent up during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, health officials say sex is okay, but sex with yourself is best. In an often graphic memo, the New York Department of Health officials said staying home and minimizing contact with others is the best way to reduce the spread of COVID-19. But can you have sex? Yes, they say, but first, you need to know what's safe. Of course, don't have sex with a person who has been diagnosed with COVID-19, to be sure and wash your hands and any sex toys for at least 20 seconds beforehand. The memo say…

by Kathy Reakes

03/29/2020

Clarkstown

Lifestyle

HPV: Dispelling The Top Five Myths

HPV: Dispelling The Top Five Myths

HPV: Dispelling The Top Five Myths HPV — Human papillomavirus — is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States, affecting 80 million — about one in four — Americans, most in their late teens and early 20s. About 14 million people become newly infected each year. In most cases, HPV goes away without medical treatment and does not cause any health problems. But some types can cause health problems including genital warts or cancers. The HPV vaccine provides the best form of protection against the virus, as well as certain diseases (including cancers) that it causes when given in the recommended age groups…

Content Partner: Phelps Hospital

Southwest Dutchess

Lifestyle

UTI Facts: An HRHCare Expert Explains

UTI Facts: An HRHCare Expert Explains

UTI Facts: An Hrhcare Expert Explains Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are not a popular conversation topic, yet they affect over 150 million people worldwide each year. Doctors typically treat UTIs with antibiotics, but there are steps you can take to reduce your chances of getting a UTI in the first place. So, let’s get talking. Symptoms and Complications A UTI is an infection in any part of your urinary system, which includes your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Women are at a greater risk of getting a UTI than men. UTIs don’t always have symptoms, but when they do they may include: • A strong, persistent urge to uri…

Content Partner: HRHCare Community Health

Putnam

Lifestyle

HPV: Not Just Your Daughter’s Vaccination, According To CareMount Medical Expert

HPV: Not Just Your Daughter’s Vaccination, According To CareMount Medical Expert

HPV: Not Just Your Daughter’s Vaccination, According To CareMount Medical Expert As a teenager enters the exam room for their yearly checkup at their doctor’s office, chances are his or her physician will ask if they are familiar with the sexually transmitted disease human papillomavirus, most commonly known as HPV. Over the years, there has been a rise in the discussion of HPV amongst families, adolescents and physicians. And why wouldn’t there be? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection and nearly 80 million Americans, most in their late teens and early 20s, are infected with the virus.* HPV is …

Content Partner: CareMount Medical

Southwest Dutchess

Lifestyle

HRHCare Gives The Lowdown On Sexually Transmitted Infections

HRHCare Gives The Lowdown On Sexually Transmitted Infections

Hrhcare Gives The Lowdown On Sexually Transmitted Infections Talking about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), sometimes known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), can often be awkward! But if you are sexually active, knowing the facts about STI prevention is very important to keep you and your partner safe and in good health. So, let’s get started! What are STIs? STIs are infections that are spread through sexual contact. Other than colds and flu, STIs are the most common contagious infections in the United States. Some of the most well-known STIs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, genital herpes, syphilis and human papillomavirus (HPV). STIs…

Content Partner: HRHCare Community Health

Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park

Lifestyle

Transgender Elmwood Park Model Shares Her Story To Destigmatize HIV

Transgender Elmwood Park Model Shares Her Story To Destigmatize HIV

Transgender Elmwood Park Model Shares Her Story To Destigmatize HIV A transgender model from Fair Lawn is speaking up on behalf of those who may not feel comfortable talking about their identities and sexual health. Elmwood Park native Carmen Carrera, currently of Fair Lawn, is joining actor and singer Julian Walker and comedian Daniel Franzese in sharing their perspectives on healthier sex in a new sex-positive campaign by biopharmaceutical company Gilead: Healthysexual. Since launching in 2017, the Healthysexual campaign has helped generate meaningful conversations among individuals at risk for HIV and their healthcare providers about healthy sexual behav…

by Cecilia Levine

07/16/2018