STD News

Florida county experiences rise in syphilis rates

Jul. 31, 2012 Individuals who live in Hillsborough County, Florida may want to get themselves to an STD testing center in Tampa if they have been practicing unprotected sex.
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Alabama receives grant to fight HIV

Jul. 31, 2012 Good news for HIV-infected individuals living in Alabama: According to AL.com, the 122 patients on a waiting list to get treatment for HIV/AIDS will no ...
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Health officials call for greater hepatitis awareness

Jul. 30, 2012 July 28th was World Hepatitis Day, which was created to spread awareness of the dangers of viral hepatitis and the importance of protecting the public ...
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Chicago pastor works to fight HIV rates

Jul. 30, 2012 In order to reduce the number of individuals in the U.S. who have HIV, community leaders need to become involved in the fight against sexually ...
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Heterosexual men with HIV fall into healthcare cracks

Jul. 27, 2012 All people who have HIV or a sexually transmitted disease (STD) deserve to have access to treatment and care, but unfortunately some individuals slip between ...
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Chlamydia infections are up in California counties

Jul. 27, 2012 Many areas in the U.S. have been experiencing a spike in chlamydia rates over the past few years.
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Gay men interested in HIV prevention drug

Jul. 26, 2012 Recently, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Truvada, the first pill on the market aimed at preventing HIV infections.
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Alcohol mixed with energy drinks may lead to bad decisions

Jul. 26, 2012 Health officials are always looking for answers that explain why people engage in risky, unprotected sex that may increase their chances of developing a sexually ...
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MAC AIDS Foundation releases plan to keep HIV patients in care

Jul. 24, 2012 Studies have shown that one out of every two people with HIV in the U.S. fall out of care eventually.
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Condom use remains steady, but teens still face HIV risk

Jul. 24, 2012 Despite an increase in condom use, American teens are still at risk of contracting HIV, according to a recent report presented at the 2012 International ...
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When it comes to condom use, race plays a major part

Jul. 24, 2012 Health officials are constantly searching for factors that influence HIV rates in the U.S.
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Researchers suggest methods to reduce expensive cancer tests in HIV-positive women

Jul. 24, 2012 Individuals with HIV have an increased risk of developing a number of diseases, since this virus weakens the immune system.
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Publisher launches third installment of HIV awareness publication

Jul. 20, 2012 It's important to spread awareness of the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV, so that people will be inspired to practice safer sex.
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CDC creates a team to investigate STD rates in South Dakota

Jul. 20, 2012 Sometimes, a city or state will experience such a large spike in the number of sexually transmitted disease (STD) cases that they have to ask ...
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People do not support waiving parental consent for HPV vaccine

Jul. 19, 2012 In the fight against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) one of the largest strides made in recent years was the development of a vaccine that protects ...
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Hepatitis C increases overall mortality risk

Jul. 18, 2012 Often, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can harm the immune system and leave a person more prone to illness.
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Report finds more needs to be done to reduce HIV rates among black MSM

Jul. 18, 2012 Studies consistently show that certain populations in the U.S. are at greater risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD) or HIV than others.
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Arizona health official works to inform people of their STD status

Jul. 16, 2012 In order to control the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), it's important for individuals to inform their sexual partners that they may have been ...
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Campaign seeks to end HIV stigma

Jul. 16, 2012 In order to encourage more people to get screened for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV, it is important to eliminate the stigma surrounding these ...
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Idaho county concerned over STD rates

Jul. 13, 2012 Sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates are on the rise in some areas, raising concern among health officials.
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As STDs become harder to treat, prevention is key

Jul. 13, 2012 Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea is on the rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Researchers call for more study of the behaviors of HIV-positive individuals

Jul. 12, 2012 The best way to stop the spread of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV is to keep people from contracting these viruses and infections in the ...
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HIV medication may reduce the risk of infection

Jul. 11, 2012 While anyone who does not practice safer sex is at risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD) or HIV, some populations have a greater ...
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Philadelphia initiative encourages women to take control of their sexual health

Jul. 10, 2012 One of the best ways to prevent a sexually transmitted disease (STD) is to practice safer sex by using a condom during every sexual encounter.
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Researchers aim to track HIV-positive former prisoners

Jul. 10, 2012 One group of people who are particularly susceptible to contracting HIV are men in prison.
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Campaign aims to reduce HIV rates in South Florida

Jul. 09, 2012 Sexually transmitted disease (STD) and HIV rates remain an issue across the U.S., and some states are having a particularly difficult time controlling the spread ...
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STD rates are still a concern in Alaska

Jul. 05, 2012 While individuals who live in any part of the U.S. are at risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD), people who live in certain ...
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Milwaukee health officials fight the spread of STDs

Jul. 05, 2012 One of the best ways to decrease the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in an area is to encourage people to visit STD testing ...
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Is "sexting" a gateway to risky sexual behavior?

Jul. 03, 2012 Sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates are particularly high among people between the ages of 15 and 24, causing parents, teachers and health officials to wonder ...
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Celebrities need STD protection as well

Jul. 02, 2012 Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can affect anyone, even celebrities.
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High school students go wild when visiting college

Jul. 02, 2012 Individuals between the ages of 15 and 24 account for half of all new sexually transmitted disease (STD) infections, according to the Centers for Disease ...
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