https://www.cbsnews.com/ Healthwatch Love Relationships From CBSNews.com Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:37:41 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/syphilis-newborns-rise-sexually-transmitted-disease-fall-in-adults/ While sexually transmitted disease rates for U.S. adults fell last year, syphilis in newborns​ continued to rise, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:56:32 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/09/25/a1b03312-29a2-482e-9978-2182d296c61e/thumbnail/60x60/f469226b25a9977860676df4dc11d94c/gettyimages-527807606.jpg 06677ca0-c980-4fcd-9c2a-651f47e94a6a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/syphilis-rising-across-us-navajo-nation/ The Navajo Nation has a unique program to fight sexually transmitted infections, including syphilis. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:31:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/01/26/bfde0fcf-910a-4ba2-b00a-ab824a7c28fe/thumbnail/60x60/ca080dd5086fcce7f25ea85c83d50d16/gettyimages-1365426766.jpg 5240f201-7a4b-413b-b462-62d7ac7e2984 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/micro-cheating-relationship-advice/ Micro-cheating, whether intentional or not, can negatively impact a couple in a number of ways. Here's what to know, according to relationship experts. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:54:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/04/26291824-03e7-4f26-bab6-6f4b2387ed25/thumbnail/60x60/906b94e8665bf549c82149937c3e2879/gettyimages-2040882113.jpg 33c27091-8cbe-480a-9b3b-c64e487056fb https://www.cbsnews.com/news/green-flags-partner-dating-relationship-experts/ Daters are often aware of red flags​, or undesirable traits or behaviors to avoid in a potential partner​. But what about green flags? Here's what experts say to look for. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:12:07 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/02/10/b9e2616c-bcfe-4fb0-82d9-03ffc2ed2a21/thumbnail/60x60/0e8fe0ab53deffa09835ba301f2d3591/gettyimages-2132061569.jpg b6204445-ef03-489e-9281-0527ca030be6 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dating-apps-valentines-day-data/ A match made in data: Hinge, Tinder, Bumble and OkCupid reveal some dating trends in the lead-up to Valentine's Day. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:52:00 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/02/10/3bc75cdd-3973-4074-a5ee-3665e8682b0d/thumbnail/60x60/d6b7d24aeb394ab4965a4a88cbd6a7f1/gettyimages-1246687753.jpg d9c044b2-8c8f-40fc-aa88-764f76802215 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/single-adult-americans-decline-pew-survey/ "Singledom has peaked," said Dr. Richard Fry, a labor economist at Pew Research Center who conducted the survey. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 18:42:00 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/11/24/1988e5ec-f87f-4027-8f3b-a5680fbf7c6c/thumbnail/60x60/14c4a25caa693076d244ae44f7ecb2d7/gettyimages-1237757548.jpg 7c6a60e7-bca5-450a-8b09-25d5d63faa13 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/intentional-dating-slowmance-benefits/ As the weather cools down, dating heats up — but here's why a "slowmance" might be worth a try this cuffing season. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:58:21 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/11/08/6af4e97c-05a0-4ecd-93b1-155b53645c97/thumbnail/60x60/e1bc1bd6f9685d42fda0ddb274274ef0/gettyimages-1607548621.jpg 4c9d6fc5-8937-444e-8a5e-2873a90eac3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/politics-dating-taboo-tips-experts/ Here's how to bring up the topic productively, according to a relationship expert. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:29:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/11/73153708-f71a-4eae-abdd-08a7f4e42043/thumbnail/60x60/be2a14010deac55df9167d4908be7807/gettyimages-2042523045.jpg 36027368-fc76-4473-9df8-7f37d37cf859 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/politics-divides-friends-family-experts/ To stay friends or not to stay friends, that is the question for many Americans as they navigate deep political divides this election cycle. Here's what experts say. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:09:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/11/6e4612c6-8a29-4d59-a88c-4ce2a52d5f91/thumbnail/60x60/16f7b34ffa2fea3ff95812c1d07aed53/gettyimages-1278844780.jpg da9fd2d0-2be8-4654-885e-0895be88674f https://www.cbsnews.com/news/condom-use-declining-younger-generations/ Fewer young people are having sex, but the teens and young adults who are sexually active aren't using condoms as regularly, if at all. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:05:41 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/02/7f330c4b-bdc0-45aa-97d1-e58584b1e59d/thumbnail/60x60/981107ef16d30a90b2b38e5a27f7baeb/ap24271664566827.jpg e535bd09-9e95-40e0-aa64-a2f31a18e3d7 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tubes-tied-after-roe-v-wade-overturned/ More women chose to have their tubes tied after Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, according to a new study. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:29:51 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/28/51c4454d-819f-4181-995c-e65254ad2635/thumbnail/60x60/b7b7289a76b020b332a9ed910fb152a4/gettyimages-2159272624.jpg 5ae920a4-6749-454c-903f-a4db3fa05885 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pap-smear-alternatives-what-to-know/ Alternatives to the often dreaded pap smear may be on the way for cervical cancer screenings. Here's what to know. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:25:41 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/16/fa954189-2a15-499c-9aa7-c19006bd187e/thumbnail/60x60/f1f62cd897978e8ff25feec1156c129b/gettyimages-1166265035.jpg feefc410-1be7-4b63-a430-cbdd119b06e7 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/intimacy-ban-sex-olympic-village-paris-games-2024/ The intimacy ban in place due to COVID-19, has been lifted. What might that mean for Olympic athletes at the 2024 Paris Games? We asked experts. Sat, 03 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/31/85c1afd3-4ac8-434e-b245-0a862eb3e165/thumbnail/60x60/cb64a5dc1988a253da73e1732bb07352/gettyimages-2164003741.jpg 61d832fa-36f0-40a2-8ced-7793d54de15a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/singles-run-clubs-ditching-dating-apps/ Singles are finding romance and connection through run clubs, offering a refreshing alternative to dating apps. Sat, 03 Aug 2024 08:19:12 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/27/051ffee4-de8a-451e-94ae-b7abe4bc76a4/thumbnail/60x60/c569c7fbadd388c9a74960ab957d6068/4a19cc55-4d7d-49ec-979c-36f8607eee54.jpg 43793df6-63f3-4b7b-a2ae-b02961f76a9b https://www.cbsnews.com/news/loneliness-survey-how-to-feel-less-lonely/ A recent Gallup survey shows global loneliness impacts more than 1 in 5 people worldwide, which can lead to serious health concerns. A psychiatrist discusses how you can combat this issue. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:42:45 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/10/03d5a2a8-48c8-449d-aaa0-0cb61176e48f/thumbnail/60x60/35e4ed720dfac1babcf94ad3153b6613/gettyimages-157282180.jpg 5fca77de-020e-475d-bfd1-3104b99db76e https://www.cbsnews.com/news/vasectomy-birth-control-insurance-coverage-cost/ An ongoing lawsuit aims to set aside the Affordable Care Act's requirements that insurers cover preventive care, such as contraception. Fri, 05 Jul 2024 05:02:51 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/04/d38f26ed-c985-456d-a376-0815153e4849/thumbnail/60x60/64f21743a1409b5455fca0add785f285/engler-04.jpg 6034c160-dee1-4525-a207-ae9d3ff6174d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/menopause-grown-woman-talk-obgyn/ About one million women​ in the United States experience menopause every year, but it's still surrounded by stigma — something Dr. Sharon Malone is trying to change. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:47:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/04/09/5d4ec38e-1d93-4fa1-a924-791d40980287/thumbnail/60x60/5fa6289b6d5771e519724f42ce6336ee/gettyimages-1326633655.jpg b67e2d3b-64ed-4563-818f-07811c0d96ec https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sober-dating-tips-ideas-expert-coach/ "What I've found is once you push away alcohol as a crutch in dating, it's a way to build genuine, real confidence in yourself," author and dating coach Connell Barrett says. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/01/15/aaaeeb49-95f9-4da8-aa2a-d56b8c0ab2db/thumbnail/60x60/ed133025eb5ed949262bf2433c4b8fd1/gettyimages-1406898649.jpg be2a282e-a0c9-4f31-b527-9baa52371e14 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/birth-control-plan-b-morning-after-pills-teen-sex-cdc-survey/ More than 1 in 4 women who have had sex say they've used emergency contraception. The survey also found fewer teens are sexually active. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:01:14 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/07/11/570fe615-6878-42ed-9f16-26200c624913/thumbnail/60x60/dea1dcbc43b0bff1fb2377cc44679624/GettyImages-1241735341-1.jpg bf4f9381-6e8d-4fdb-8040-fc4ce9c5917d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/college-networks-distribute-emergency-contraceptives-on-campus/ Peer-to-peer efforts can meet a clear need among students whose colleges may not make sexual health products accessible or affordable. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:00:16 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/12/02/4218ed04-269e-4a35-b2ed-2e43696c77a4/thumbnail/60x60/6493e6149c48563f9bbb6f38039d7fa1/blackbooksexed.jpg 7a3dee01-7a71-4783-b043-3d09c1ed864f https://www.cbsnews.com/news/family-challenges-holidays-how-to-navigate-therapists/ Family gatherings around the holidays can lead to unique challenges and stress. We asked family therapists about the most common issues and how to handle them. Thu, 23 Nov 2023 09:31:00 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/11/17/23190559-c869-48a4-9c78-5610703c36ae/thumbnail/60x60/51ff7507d817f41b2b28024b49e9971b/gettyimages-1345177446.jpg 315165c0-d906-401f-b9d2-26d1c069cc44 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-to-make-friends-as-an-adult-expert-tips/ Lane Moore, comedian and author of "You Will Find Your People: How To Make Meaningful Friendships as an Adult," shares advice on one of the challenging aspects of adulthood: friendship. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/04/24/d55179b4-aeed-402f-87df-f2d1e2e8d647/thumbnail/60x60/259d3045b60e75fee6b6ee4d63e73d29/gettyimages-1284603827.jpg eef5d37d-d6d3-4b56-8acc-5b4a88c482d4 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sexually-transmitted-infection-rates-rose-in-2021-cdc-data/ Rates of syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea all rose in the U.S. in 2021, according to the latest CDC data. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:55:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/04/11/f244a30f-20ec-4e2e-9fd3-4eb30f7f8129/thumbnail/60x60/6ee8d3f3694229298d737e0d03520039/gettyimages-966943586.jpg a904b313-454e-4dae-8ecd-fe19b8e87c99 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/common-fertility-questions-answered/ Will I struggle to get pregnant? Does age affect fertility? We talked to experts about your common fertility questions. Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:07:16 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/03/30/806ae90f-c98a-45a1-8c96-fe8e568d74ef/thumbnail/60x60/822522f010787db424e06aabb6c7a41e/gettyimages-1310443783.jpg feb3722e-212c-4073-af59-a0b7331ff8e6 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-are-lust-languages/ "Lust languages" are a way of understanding and communicating with your partner. Here's why experts say it can benefit couples to explore. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 08:51:56 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/03/24/67e1cd2c-afef-4868-8faa-a9d7a2c697fa/thumbnail/60x60/0f776614d4ef705070ece4c0b97d8e4a/gettyimages-1366306552.jpg 9f0a5944-004e-4b27-a4b2-f3421708f3f9 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-is-perimenopause-menopause-phase-explained/ You've heard of menopause, but what about perimenopause? Here's what you should know about this fertility phase. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/03/22/03803b22-fc15-4a2e-a707-dcbd11f58687/thumbnail/60x60/afe445dd9b2b37d64d82acb81de70a6d/gettyimages-181214714.jpg d31c6ab5-045c-46f9-aa78-255990b6b91b https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-is-reciprocal-ivf-cost/ Reciprocal IVF, or partner-assisted IVF, is a process gaining visibility online. Here's what to know about the fertility option. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:21:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/03/20/9d434e6a-c8cc-446f-b41b-e5d417b8af73/thumbnail/60x60/00006f678b21d7c4be54ff0733016166/gettyimages-1334486499.jpg c6e292a5-265f-4886-a066-11b35fc2e90e https://www.cbsnews.com/news/valentines-day-2023-financial-red-flags-in-a-romantic-partner/ On Valentine's Day, financial experts say these dubious money habits can scuttle a relationship. 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Fri, 27 Jan 2023 21:33:00 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/01/27/aa379db0-6d38-4f11-ae0a-ebb5e97b36e6/thumbnail/60x60/c8930723bcf089635d3ffef9986675ff/hartman-alzheimers.png 64a9953a-9e06-49a6-a42f-7097d05cd431 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sex-education-consent-abstinence-cbsn-originals/ Many college campuses are holding discussions about consent, but advocates want the conversation to start as young as kindergarten Sun, 28 Apr 2019 07:44:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2018/09/06/10542093-662b-4ab2-9fc2-7efeaee41a71/thumbnail/60x60/2df2eaa8a74209950b4305dc5e2d0024/gettyimages-637549064.jpg 7cecc7cc-4f49-44ba-8442-f481e12240f3