STD News

Organization gives out free condoms to educate people on overpopulation

Sep. 30, 2011 People who are looking to protect themselves against developing a sexually transmitted disease (STD) should consider practicing safer sex by using condoms.
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Medical students are not getting proper vaccinations

Sep. 30, 2011 While all sexually active people have a risk of developing a sexually transmitted disease (STD), healthcare professionals have an increased chance of contracting these infections ...
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New treatment developed for hepatitis C

Sep. 29, 2011 Patients with hepatitis C have limited options in terms of treatment.The sometimes sexually transmitted disease (STD) can cause serious liver damage, potentially leading to the ...
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STD testing especially important for college students

Sep. 29, 2011 It's back-to-campus time, and for college students this means making sure that they are practicing safe sex and doing all they can to avoid developing ...
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NYC parents argue about proper sexual education for students

Sep. 28, 2011 While many people hold different opinions regarding the best way to educate children about sexual health, statistics show that young people are lacking in important ...
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Appalachian pediatricians are less likely to advocate for HPV vaccine

Sep. 28, 2011 Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) may cause a variety of other conditions.
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Researchers work to determine when to begin HIV treatment

Sep. 27, 2011 While all sexually transmitted diseases carry serious risks, HIV is known as one of the most dangerous infections that a person can contract.
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Hepatitis C is more likely to cause liver cancer than other disorders

Sep. 27, 2011 Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) come with a variety of dangerous symptoms ranging from outbreaks of sores, to organ complications, to death.
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Young people having unprotected sex at an alarming rate

Sep. 27, 2011 The best way to avoid developing a sexually transmitted disease (STD) is by practicing safe sex.
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Despite common beliefs, syphilis remains a worldwide problem

Sep. 26, 2011 Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) come in a variety of forms.
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Runaways have a high risk of contracting an STD

Sep. 26, 2011 Everyone is at risk of developing a sexually transmitted disease (STD) if they do not practice safe sex.
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Positive results in early trials of herpes vaccine

Sep. 26, 2011 Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) for which there is no known cure.
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Doctors and nurses advocate for clean syringe bill

Sep. 23, 2011 Physicians and politicians alike are constantly searching for ways to lower sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates in their area.
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RAINN day 2011 aimed at reducing sexual attacks on college campuses

Sep. 23, 2011 According to the website CrisisConnectionInc.org, a person is sexually assaulted every 45 minutes in the U.S. One in 15 victims will contract a sexually transmitted ...
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Compound in sharks may help fight STD

Sep. 21, 2011 Researchers are constantly searching for more effective treatments for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and sometimes find them in unexpected places.
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STD worries rise on Mondays

Sep. 21, 2011 Sexual health is something that should be on a person's mind regularly, but many people trying to avoid even thinking about the subject.
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New discovery may lead to safer HIV treatment

Sep. 21, 2011 While no one wants to develop any sexually transmitted disease (STD), the most commonly feared is HIV.
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Smoking may cause sexual issues

Sep. 19, 2011 People who smoke may claim that one of the reasons they started is because they thought it would make it look "cool" or "sexy."
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Minnesota calls for more chlamydia screenings

Sep. 19, 2011 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that chlamydia is the most commonly reported sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the country.
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Researchers discuss challenges associated with HIV prevention and treatment

Sep. 19, 2011 Of the many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that currently exist, HIV presents some of the most difficult challenges in terms of finding effective treatments.
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Doctor develops new protocol for sexual abuse victims

Sep. 14, 2011 Many cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) occur due to people being in a sexually abusive relationship with their partner or from sexual assault.
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Researchers find that older women are not given enough education on STDs

Sep. 14, 2011 Anyone who is sexually active is at risk of developing a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
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Call for change regarding blood donation rules

Sep. 14, 2011 Contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STDs) is something that can happen to anyone, regardless of their sexual orientation.
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First FDA-approved organic herpes treatment now available

Sep. 13, 2011 When a person develops a sexually transmitted disease (STD) there are usually a variety of medications on the market that can help control or cure ...
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Young adults at high risk of developing chlamydia

Sep. 13, 2011 According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD).
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Cutting STD funds leaves many New Yorkers untreated

Sep. 13, 2011 Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are on the rise in New York City, with the rates at their highest for individuals between 15 and 30, according ...
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Research shows the brain is hardwired to conform to peer pressure

Sep. 12, 2011 The number of teens who engage in dangerous sexual behavior is higher than any other age group.
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Women may get HPV protection from fewer than three doses of vaccine

Sep. 12, 2011 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that the human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD).
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Doctor seeks to educate teens on sexual health matters

Sep. 12, 2011 Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are particularly prevalent among young adults.
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Greater sexual education for teens needed in the spring months

Sep. 08, 2011 A recent study has found that adolescents are more likely to conceive children in March than adults are.
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Alcohol may lead to sexual aggression

Sep. 08, 2011 Recently, researchers have been finding an increasing amount of evidence that shows many women develop sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) from abusive partners who refuse to ...
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NYC cuts free STD testing

Sep. 07, 2011 According to the health information website Avert.com, there are over 100,00 people living with HIV in New York City and over 80,000 people living with ...
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Talking about sexual health lowers the risk of STDs

Sep. 07, 2011 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that two groups who are particularly at risk of developing a sexually transmitted disease (STD) are people ...
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Abusive relationships can lead to STD infections

Sep. 07, 2011 HIV infection can happen to anyone who does not practice safe sex, but some populations are particularly at risk.
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Internet sperm banks carry risk of distributing semen with STDs

Sep. 06, 2011 According to the California Cryo Bank, in order to become one of their sperm donors, a person has to go through a variety of tests ...
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Having fun shouldn't have to involve sexual risks

Sep. 06, 2011 Sexual health is particularly important for college students, since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that individuals between the ages of 15 and ...
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More efforts needed to combat HIV in the UK

Sep. 01, 2011 The problem of HIV is continuing into the new millennium, as researchers continue to search for a cure for this deadly disease.
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Children who go through puberty rapidly are at risk of STDs

Sep. 01, 2011 Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be potentially deadly if they go untreated.
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