Sjogren's syndrome — many have never heard of it. This condition with the hard-to-pronounce name (it's "show-grins") is a common autoimmune disease, however, and it may be linked to sexual problems in women.

The vaccine recommended for boys and girls to prevent HPV, an infection that can cause cervical and other cancers, has been shown not to cause diabetes, lupus or similar diseases in young women.

The pain and stiffness caused by rheumatoid arthritis can wear you out. Some patients find that the disease even affects their sexual health. Unfortunately, these patients may not be getting all the help they need.