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Conference to discuss new treatments for hepatitis C

Oct. 31, 2011 Recently, advancements have been made in treatment and screening options for hepatitis C, a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
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AAP calls for more teens to be tested for HIV

Oct. 31, 2011 HIV is a dangerous and potentially deadly sexually transmitted disease (STD), for which there is no cure.
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Physician warns that vaccines are not enough to protect from STDs

Oct. 31, 2011 Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that 11-year-old boys be vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV).
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Researchers make recommendations for screening HIV patients for HCV

Oct. 27, 2011 Many patients infected with HIV may not know that they may also have another sexually transmitted disease (STD).
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University hosts 'sexual fair' to educate students on STD prevention

Oct. 27, 2011 While many colleges and universities host events that are meant to educate students on the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), few go as all-out ...
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Stigma surrounding STDs may be keeping kids from getting tested

Oct. 27, 2011 Educating teens on the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be difficult, and it's not just parents and teachers who are struggling to explain ...
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University of Georgia sponsors a condom fashion show

Oct. 26, 2011 Colleges and Universities across the county have been trying to get more creative with how they increase awareness of sexual health matters on campus.
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Parents concerned over sexual education website

Oct. 26, 2011 Recently, Columbia University earned the top spot on Trojan's Sexual Health Report Card for the second year in a row for their dedication to ensuring ...
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Men with disabilities at high risk of sexual assault

Oct. 25, 2011 Recent research suggests that men with disabilities may require similar levels of protection against sexual assault as women.
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California to run ads to educate the public on sex workers

Oct. 25, 2011 Recently, the St. James Infirmary in San Francisco has been searching for a billboard company who would be willing to run their advertisements, which are ...
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Baby boomers still in need of greater STD awareness

Oct. 24, 2011 The baby boomer generation has been showing an increase in sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the past years.
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Young people account for half of all new STD cases

Oct. 21, 2011 Although people of any age can develop a sexually transmitted disease (STD), a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control Prevention finds that people ...
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HIV pill gets second life as a topical cream for herpes

Oct. 20, 2011 HIV is a complex virus, that is sometimes accompanied by other infections, such as herpes.
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Students host "Sex Jeopardy" to increase STD awareness

Oct. 20, 2011 College-age young adults have the greatest chance of developing a sexually transmitted disease.
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Trojan reports on the status of sexual health on college campuses

Oct. 19, 2011 Recently, the annual Trojan Health Report Card was released, ranking colleges based on their efforts to educate students on how to prevent sexually transmitted diseases ...
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Hispanics team up to fight HIV/AIDS infection in their communities

Oct. 18, 2011 October 15 is National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD), which is meant to increase awareness of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among the Hispanic community.
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Men and women may not think so differently after all

Oct. 18, 2011 Although society has come a long way from the gender stereotypes that existed decades ago, there are still misperceptions that exist regarding men, women and ...
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Woman sues man who allegedly gave her an STD

Oct. 18, 2011 One of the best ways to avoid developing a sexually transmitted disease (STD) is to have open communication with partners about sexual history and health.
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Study suggests people with HIV are living longer

Oct. 17, 2011 While we are still far away from having a cure for HIV/AIDS, new statistics suggest that the advancements that have been made in researching the ...
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Does TV affect how children view sex? Research says it's up to their mom

Oct. 17, 2011 The rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is particularly high among young adults, leading both parents and scientists to question what more they can do ...
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Researchers discover genome that may lead to STD vaccine

Oct. 17, 2011 Chlamydia is the most commonly reported sexually transmitted disease (STD), mostly due to the fact that its symptoms can be so minor than people can ...
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National coming out day highlights STDs in LGBT community

Oct. 12, 2011 October 11 is National Coming Out Day, aimed at encouraging gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people to open up about their sexual orientation to ...
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Illinois county debates changing sexual education program

Oct. 12, 2011 Sexual education is a highly debated topic, with many parents and teachers divided on the best way to keep kids safe and informed.
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Singles over 50 believe sex is important for their health

Oct. 12, 2011 Lately there has been a great deal of discussion regarding older people and sexual health.
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In the war on STDs, more people turn to the internet

Oct. 11, 2011 As sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates continue to be a major issue on college campuses, parents, professors and health officials have been trying to get ...
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College announces sexual health awareness week

Oct. 10, 2011 Sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates are alarmingly high among college-age kids.
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Many parents not following traditional vaccination schedule

Oct. 10, 2011 Most sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) do not have vaccines that can help prevent aganist infection, but some do.
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African Americans contracting hepatitis C at higher rates

Oct. 10, 2011 Anyone who doesn't practice safer sex is at a high risk of developing a sexually transmitted disease (STD), but some groups report higher rates of ...
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California turns to computers to combat STDs

Oct. 04, 2011 In the ongoing battle against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) parents, teachers and politicians have all been searching for an effective way to encourage young adults ...
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Rise in oral cancer cases connected to HPV

Oct. 04, 2011 Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can lead to a variety of other conditions, such as heart disorders and cancer, making them particularly dangerous infections.
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Guidelines for hepatitis C treatment are now changed

Oct. 04, 2011 The American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD) released new guidelines on their website this week regarding how to properly treat the sexually ...
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Can sharing a spoon spread herpes?

Oct. 04, 2011 Herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in America.
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New discovery of how HIV functions may lead to treatment

Oct. 03, 2011 Every new thing that scientists learn about how sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) function brings them one step closer to developing more vaccines and medications.
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