What Your Erection Says About Your Heart: Understanding the Link in Singaporean Men

In Singapore, erectile dysfunction affects over half of men aged 30 and above. It is often an early symptom of underlying cardiovascular issues. Seeking professional help for ED isn’t just about improving your sex life, it’s a step toward safeguarding your heart. Addressing lifestyle factors and getting screened can lead to better long-term health and improved intimacy

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STD Symptoms We Should Never Ignore

Ignoring STD symptoms can lead to serious complications. Key signs include painful urination, unusual discharge, genital sores, persistent itching, and unexplained pain. Early testing and diagnosis can prevent severe outcomes like infertility and organ damage. If symptoms occur, seek medical advice promptly for effective treatment and peace of mind.

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Undetectable HIV Viral Load: Important Things to Know

HIV was once a fatal condition. Nowadays, with the invention of antiretroviral therapy (ART), HIV is a manageable chronic condition which is not different from diabetes. Taking antiretroviral drugs as directed will result in undetectable HIV viral load which also means that there is no risk for the virus to be passed on to sexual partners. In this article, we delve deeper into the way ART works, what viral suppression is, and what happens if a person stops treatment or frequently misses doses.

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Understanding False-Positive and False-Negative HIV Test Results

Although HIV tests are highly accurate nowadays, in rare cases, false-negative and false-positive results can still take place. False-negative results refer to an HIV-positive person being diagnosed as not having HIV while false-positive results state that an HIV-negative person has HIV. In this article, we will take a closer look at how these mistakes can happen and how accurate HIV tests are depending on the types.

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