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Archive for the ‘Lab tests & Screenings’ Category

Why It’s Important to Test for STIs (Even When You Don’t Have Symptoms)

There are some situations where getting tested for an STI is obvious. If a partner tests positive, or if you have [...]
STDs: Removing the Stigma

STDs: Removing the Stigma

It’s not always comfortable talking about STDs, which you may also hear referred to as STIs (Sexually Transmitted [...]
Show Your Heart A Whole Lotta Love

Show Your Heart A Whole Lotta Love

When we think of February, we think of hearts, but usually, the kinds that are filled with rich and creamy chocolate [...]

Dear Dr. vybe: How Soon Can I Get an STD Test After Sex?

Dear Dr. vybe, As a very shy and reserved person, I’m way too scared to ask this question to 99% of people in [...]

Dear Dr. vybe: Does My New STD Mean My Boyfriend is Cheating?

  Dear Dr. vybe, I’m not one to point fingers – and up until this point, I’ve had nothing but love and [...]

Dear Dr. vybe: “Will an Edible Show Up on a Drug Screening?”

  Dear Dr. vybe,   First and foremost, I should say that I was a little hesitant to ask a doctor about [...]

The ABCs Of Cholesterol: Learning the Basics of Better Health

Do you ever wonder what you ought to know about cholesterol? You see the commercials, read the headlines, and get [...]

What’s All the Hype About Hypertension?

May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious [...]

7 Common STIs & The Basics for Your Sexual Well-Being

April may be STD Awareness Month, but your sexual health is something that’s an everyday essential. While it may not [...]

Patient Perspective: How a Surprising Blood Pressure Check Scared Me Skinny

By vybe patient Tyrone B., an unpaid contributor   I had always considered myself to be somewhat [...]