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Iris House’s “Simply Glow’d” campaign promotes HIV, STI and hepatitis C testing among youth and young adults.

#BeGlowdAF: Young People Encourage Peers to Get Tested for HIV and Hepatitis C

A new Iris House campaign promotes HIV, hep C and STI testing and emphasizes the importance of mental health among young people.

How Young Adults With Obesity Might Avoid Dying Early

Lowering body mass index from obese to overweight cuts individuals’ risk of death by more than half later in life.

CDC: COVID-19 Can Result in Prolonged Illness, Even in Young Adults

Weeks after testing positive for the coronavirus, one in five young adults without chronic conditions had not fully recovered.

Youths More Likely to OD if Family Members Have Opioid Prescriptions

Prescriptions in the household have long been cited as a source of individuals’ misuse of opioids.

As Obesity Rises, So Does Fatty Liver in Young Adults in United Kingdom

The United States isn’t alone in grappling with this growing health problem.

Why Is It So Hard to Track and Treat Young People With Hep C

Doctors are finding ways to diagnose and treat this difficult-to-reach demographic.

Alcohol-Related Liver Disease Deaths Are on the Rise Among Millennials

A recent study in BMJ asks: Why do so many young people have unhealthy drinking habits?

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