Dermatillomania and Trichotillomania: Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors Explained
Introduction Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) refer to compulsive activities like dermatillomania (skin picking) and trichotillomania (hair pulling) that some people engage in to cope with stress or negative emotions. While these beha...
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Chronic Kidney Disease in Young People: Underrecognized and On the Rise
Introduction When most people think of chronic kidney disease (CKD), they imagine older adults managing high blood pressure or diabetes—two top risk factors in older populations. Yet, CKD also impacts adolescents and young adults, often remaini...
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Uterine Prolapse in Young Women: A Pelvic Health Taboo
Introduction When people discuss uterine prolapse, they often picture older women with weakened pelvic muscles due to childbirth or menopause. However, uterine prolapse—where the uterus descends into or protrudes from the vaginal canal—can an...
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HIV in the Elderly: An Overlooked Population as Seniors Date Again
Introduction When people think about HIV risk, images of younger adults and certain high-risk communities often come to mind. What is less recognized is the growing number of older adults—seniors returning to the dating scene or in new relation...
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STDs in Seniors: Why Retirement Communities Are Seeing More Infections
Introduction The image of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) often centers on younger demographics, such as teenagers or adults in their 20s and 30s. However, rising STD rates in retirement communities and among seniors underscore that sex and ...
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