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Minnesota calls for more chlamydia screenings
Lisa Oldson, MD 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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Young adults at high risk of developing chlamydia
Michelle Sobel Sep. 13, 2011
According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD).
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Chlamydia and other STD rates rising
Michelle Sobel Aug. 29, 2011
According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, chlamydia is sexually transmitted disease that often does not have any visible symptoms.
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Study examines effects of STDs on prostate gland
Lisa Oldson, MD Aug. 18, 2011
Researchers at the Department of Surgery for the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, examined the possibility of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) ...
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New Massachusetts measure to help stem the spread of chlamydia
Christopher Lynch, MD Aug. 11, 2011
A new public health measure approved in Massachusetts aims to halt the alarming prevalence of the sexually transmitted disease (STD) chlamydia in the state.
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New Mexico counties experience increase in rates of STD infection
Lisa Oldson, MD Aug. 02, 2011
Curry County and Roosevelt County in New Mexico are both reporting case totals numbering above the state average for sexually transmitted disease (STD) infection among ...
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Medical research divided on cranberries' worth in combating bacterial infection
Michelle Sobel Jul. 29, 2011
Despite the taste and nutritional value of eating cranberries, medical researchers cannot agree on their medical value.
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Health experts use UK music festival as opportunity to raise STD awareness
Michelle Sobel Jul. 28, 2011
In an initiative targeting the young people attending the Kendal Calling music festival in Cumbria, United Kingdom, health advocates will address the high prevalence of ...
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The availability of at-home screening may increase re-testing rate for chlamydia patients
Lisa Oldson, MD Jul. 26, 2011
Sexually transmitted diseases are sometimes thought of as a taboo topic, which may cause problems if individuals are not regularly tested for these infections simply ...
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Researchers develop molecule that may help rid the body of chlamydia
Lisa Oldson, MD Jul. 21, 2011
Individuals who are diagnosed with chlamydia are typically prescribed an antibiotic that has been known to kill the bacteria.
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Painful intercourse may be a sign of an STD
Michelle Sobel Jul. 19, 2011
Some physicians say that a healthy sex life is key to overall well-being.
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Yakima County has the highest chlamydia rate in Washington
Michelle Sobel Jul. 18, 2011
Some counties in the U.S. conduct an annual health surveillance in order to identify areas of concern and address methods that may help lower the ...
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Researchers discover high rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea among arrestees
Lisa Oldson, MD Jul. 15, 2011
Behaviors that are known to increase individuals' risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) include engaging in unprotected sex with multiple partners and using intravenous ...
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STDs continue to be a health concern in one Wisconsin county
Lisa Oldson, MD Jun. 29, 2011
An annual report released by the La Crosee County Health Department in Wisconsin indicated that the growing prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) among area ...
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Middletown and Hamilton County health officials warn of STD 'epidemic'
Sabine Kortals Jun. 28, 2011
Some Ohio counties like Middletown have experienced a notable uptick in the number of residents who are diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), according to ...
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Ohio parents urged to promote safe sex
Sabine Kortals Jun. 28, 2011
Due to the growing number of Ohio teens who have been diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) some parents and health experts have considered whether ...
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Expedited partner therapy is becoming a more widespread practice for reducing STD prevalence
Lisa Oldson, MD Jun. 27, 2011
Connecticut is the latest of 27 other states to legalize a medical practice called expedited partner therapy (EPT), which is used to reduce some of ...
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Health officials offer tips on how to avoid chlamydia infection
Lisa Oldson, MD Jun. 24, 2011
Chlamydia is the most frequently diagnosed sexually transmitted disease (STD) in both the U.S. and the UK.
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Hamilton County STD rates exceed national averages
Michelle Sobel Jun. 21, 2011
Health officials from Hamilton County, Ohio, have said that the area has experienced a "mini-epidemic" of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), according to a recent article ...
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Researchers find disparities between rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea in straight and gay men
Lisa Oldson, MD Jun. 15, 2011
Homosexual men are often identified as one group that it at high risk for contracting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
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Are e-cards an effective way to slow the spread of STDs?
Sabine Kortals Jun. 10, 2011
Many health experts believe that it is crucial for individuals to tell their past sexual partners if they have been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted ...
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TV characters may influence viewers' personal discussions about sexual health
Lisa Oldson, MD Jun. 02, 2011
Addressing topics such as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) with a romantic partner may be difficult, but some television shows may help give viewers the self-confidence ...
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Salina County health officials warn residents about increase in STD cases
Lisa Oldson, MD May. 25, 2011
Some people may not realize how common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are.
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Louisiana areas rank high in terms of STD prevalence
Lisa Oldson, MD May. 24, 2011
Recent reports indicate that there is a need for more sexual education among young Louisiana residents.
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Health experts discuss methods of deterring STD transmission
Lisa Oldson, MD May. 18, 2011
Since Hampton Roads, Virginia has some of the highest rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea in the country, experts from one of the state's health departments ...
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'Millennial' generation faces unique hardships, health threats
Michelle Sobel May. 16, 2011
According to a recent article published in the Huffington Post, teenagers and individuals currently in their 20s, also known as the Millennial generation, are sustaining ...
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San Francisco health officials highlight STD trends among MSM demographic
Michelle Sobel May. 10, 2011
There are more than 60,000 men who have sex with men (MSM) living in San Francisco, and the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among ...
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Seminole County health officials discuss factors that contribute to STD rise
Michelle Sobel May. 06, 2011
Although data on the number of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is only available for the first three months of 2011, health officials in Seminole County, ...
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Safe-sex practices may be lacking among Chicago residents
Michelle Sobel May. 05, 2011
In response to a recent report that revealed spikes in the prevalence of several sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), Chicago health officials discussed the possibility that ...
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FDA prohibits companies from selling ineffective STD cures
Christopher Lynch, MD May. 04, 2011
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to 11 companies that sell products labeled as cures for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), according ...
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Circumcision protesters gather enough support to present city-wide vote
Christopher Lynch, MD May. 03, 2011
San Francisco residents who support a ban on circumcision recently obtained the amount of signatures necessary to put the matter to a vote during the ...
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STD rates in Alaska are of 'epidemic' proportions
Christopher Lynch, MD May. 03, 2011
A recent article published in the Seward Phoenix Log highlighted the above-average prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among Alaskan populations and indicated that increased ...
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Researchers advocate for more STD testing in emergency care settings
Lisa Oldson, MD May. 02, 2011
Female teens who seek emergency medical treatment due to complaints of lower abdominal pain or urinary problems should be tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), ...
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Georgia health officials discuss local impacts of STDs
Sabine Kortals Apr. 25, 2011
In light of April being Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness Month, officials from the Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments in Georgia recently discussed ...
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Researchers develop potential chlamydia vaccine
Sabine Kortals Apr. 22, 2011
Scientists from Wayne State University are seeking to patent a proposed chlamydia vaccine that may help reduce the prevalence of the most frequently reported sexually ...
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Reports of chlamydia are up in Rock County, Wisconsin
Michelle Sobel Apr. 18, 2011
Over the past year, reports of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in Rock County, Wisconsin have increased 18 percent, and there has been a 32 percent ...
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Retirement communities, performance-enhancing drugs contribute to STD rise among seniors
Christopher Lynch, MD Apr. 18, 2011
While national statistics have shown significant increases in the number of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) reported among older Americans, a recent article published by the ...
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Sacramento health officials show concern over STD prevalence
Michelle Sobel Apr. 17, 2011
A recent article published by ABC News 10 highlighted the high rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among residents in Sacramento, California, which has become ...
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Researchers identify method of mutating chlamydia genes
Christopher Lynch, MD Apr. 13, 2011
In order to better understand the physiology of chlamydia and investigate new methods of treating the infection, researchers recently used a method of gene manipulation ...
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Levels of sexual activity among students vary by gender, major
Christopher Lynch, MD Apr. 07, 2011
A survey of students from the University of Sydney in Australia recently showed that young adults in certain fields of study are more likely to ...
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Health officials at University of Kentucky say STDs are on the rise
Christopher Lynch, MD Apr. 06, 2011
Health officials at the University of Kentucky Healthcare University recently told the Kentucky Kernel that new cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) reported thus far ...
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Clay County officials warn youths of STDs
Christopher Lynch, MD Apr. 04, 2011
Health officials in Clay County, Florida, are urging parents and educators to highlight the negative effects of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in an attempt to ...
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A new STD Program detects numerous infections among teens
Lisa Oldson, MD Mar. 30, 2011
After receiving a grant to fund programs for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), the Harrisburg School District in Pennsylvania began providing sex education and testing opportunities ...
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Texas researchers seek chlamydia vaccine to combat high infection rates
Lisa Oldson, MD Mar. 29, 2011
Scientists from multiple Texas laboratories are working to develop vaccines for chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease (STD) known to cause serious health conditions when left ...
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ACOG revamps women's health recommendations
Michelle Sobel Mar. 23, 2011
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has updated its guidelines for annual ob-gyn checkups.
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Texas youth want instruction on contraceptive use
Lisa Oldson, MD Mar. 10, 2011
In the state of Texas, all public schools that provide sexual education to their students are required to base these programs around abstinence.
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Maryland and Pennsylvania health officials are concerned over chlamydia rates
Christopher Lynch, MD Mar. 07, 2011
A rise in the number of chlamydia cases in Maryland and Pennsylvania has health officials urging teens to practice safe sex and undergo testing to ...
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St. Louis will offer STD protection in Mardi Gras party favors
Christopher Lynch, MD Mar. 02, 2011
Mardi Gras festivities are often considered to be synonymous with high alcohol consumption and sexual activity between strangers, both of which cause concern about the ...
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Rising numbers of STD cases may be a positive sign
Michelle Sobel Mar. 01, 2011
In 2010, many U.S. counties reported having more residents with new cases of chlamydia, the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the nation. Some ...
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North Texas city reports increase in gonorrhea, chlamydia infections
Lisa Oldson, MD Feb. 08, 2011
As is the case in El Paso, Midland-Odessa and other urban centers around Texas, Lubbock has reported an increase in several strains of sexually transmitted ...
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Ottawa sees increase in STD cases, possibly due to more testing, expert says
Christopher Lynch, MD Feb. 08, 2011
In Ottawa, the city's rates of chlamydia and HIV are higher than in any other urban center in the province, according to the city's newspaper, ...
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Some give the 'gift' of STDs on Valentine's Day
Christopher Lynch, MD Feb. 04, 2011
With Valentine's Day approaching, several companies have unveiled new products or advertisement campaigns addressing the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases.
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Australian young adults receive financial incentive for chlamydia testing
Sabine Kortals Feb. 03, 2011
Teens and young adults in the Australian Capital territory are being encouraged to get screened for a common sexually transmitted disease with a relatively uncommon ...
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County reports budget cuts, increase in STDs
Sabine Kortals Jan. 27, 2011
In El Paso County, Colorado, which has felt the effects of these cuts, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are on the rise, according to the Colorado ...
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Study finds discrepancy among chlamydia screening rates
Sabine Kortals Jan. 25, 2011
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have determined that young African-American and Hispanic women are much more likely to get screened for chlamydia ...
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Website allows STD carriers to make anonymous admissions
Sabine Kortals Jan. 14, 2011
Individuals diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) may use a special website to inform their current or past partners of the risk to their ...
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Sexual testing can prevent infertility, health expert notes
Christopher Lynch, MD Jan. 13, 2011
Several health authorities recently told the Wall Street Journal that getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can reduce the risk of developing serious fertility ...
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Pelvic inflammatory disease increases public health costs, survey finds
Sabine Kortals Jan. 10, 2011
Teen girls seeking treatment for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in hospitals increases medical costs, experts say, adding that rerouting these girls to outpatient care could ...
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Healthcare specialists weigh chlamydia screenings, partner notification
Christopher Lynch, MD Jan. 07, 2011
Researchers have announced that healthcare communication systems that notify individuals' partners of their chlamydia diagnoses would be cost effective, especially compared to increased screenings.
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Program for at-risk teens receives federal funding for STD education
Lisa Oldson, MD Jan. 06, 2011
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has given the University of Louisville a $4.8 million grant to be used for teen sexual education.
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Study finds disconnect between STD levels and teens' self-reported sex rates
Christopher Lynch, MD Jan. 03, 2011
Researchers at Emory University have recently determined that teens' self-reported rates of sexual activity and subsequently taken blood tests for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) do ...
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STDs are a psychological as well as sexual problem in teens, expert cautions
Michelle Sobel Dec. 30, 2010
A pediatrician from Michigan State University, Kalamazoo recently told Internal Medicine News that he believes the rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among teens is ...
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STDs are psychological as well as sexual problem in teens, expert cautions
Sabine Kortals Dec. 29, 2010
A pediatrician from Michigan State University, Kalamazoo recently told Internal Medicine News that he believes the rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among teens is ...
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Chlamydia and toxoplasmosis take over cells in similar ways, researchers say
Lisa Oldson, MD Dec. 13, 2010
Chlamydia and toxoplasmosis take over cells in similar ways, researchers say
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HIV-positive adult film star calls for mandatory condom use, testing services
Christopher Lynch, MD Dec. 08, 2010
A 24-year-old porn star who tested positive for HIV last month held a press conference Wednesday morning calling for mandatory condom use and testing for ...
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TSA pat-downs may come with a dose of syphilis or gonorrhea, experts say
Sabine Kortals Dec. 03, 2010
After World News Daily revealed that Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents do not necessarily change latex gloves between pat-downs, several physicians told the news source ...
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County seat of Chicago ranked first nationally for gonorrhea
Lisa Oldson, MD Dec. 01, 2010
New federal data indicates that Cook County, where Chicago is located, reported more cases of gonorrhea in 2009 than any other U.S. county, according to ...
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STDs remain common among black Americans
Christopher Lynch, MD Nov. 30, 2010
Blacks continue to be an at-risk population for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the U.S., the South Florida Times reports.
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Cervical cancer screening may affect chlamydia screening rate, survey finds
Christopher Lynch, MD Nov. 30, 2010
A study published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology has determined that the average rate of cervical cancer screening among U.S. women may affect that ...
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San Francisco official combats rising STD rate
Christopher Lynch, MD Nov. 24, 2010
Susan Philips, director of the San Francisco Health Department’s Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Prevention and Control Services, hopes to reverse the city’s rising rates of ...
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CDC report finds gonorrhea down, chlamydia steady
Lisa Oldson, MD Nov. 23, 2010
The national rates of some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), like gonorrhea, have continued to drop, according to a 2009 report from the Centers for Disease ...
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State health department says STD rates on the rise
Sabine Kortals Nov. 22, 2010
South Dakota may see record levels of chlamydia and gonorrhea cases by the end of this year, the state’s public broadcasting network reports.
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Public health department initiates art contest to help fight STDs
Sabine Kortals Nov. 19, 2010
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is holding a design contest for condoms to be distributed to battle the city’s sexual diseases, G Philly reports.
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State data finds teen STD rate creeping up
Lisa Oldson, MD Nov. 16, 2010
The rate of sexually transmitted diseases among Madison county young adults has risen slightly, according to the Jackson Sun, a local news source in Tennessee.
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College health services educate students on avoiding STDs
Sabine Kortals Nov. 15, 2010
Approximately 25 percent of Americans will contract a sexually transmitted disease within their lifetimes, according to the Tennessee Tech University Health Services, which are currently ...
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Study finds STD testing rates for HIV-positive men do not meet guidelines
Michelle Sobel Nov. 12, 2010
Screening for gonorrhea and chlamydia among HIV-infected men has increased but still falls short of prescribed levels, according to a February study published in the ...
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Clinics educate mature women on importance of STD testing
Michelle Sobel Nov. 11, 2010
Sexual health centers in Vancouver are making a concerted effort to educate women about STD testing, the Times Colonist reports.
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Adult film industry supports mandatory monthly STD testing
Michelle Sobel Nov. 10, 2010
In the fourth in a series of public meetings in California, representatives of the adult film lobby have proposed that the porn industry continue its ...
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UK research forum developing mobile phone-based STD test
Christopher Lynch, MD Nov. 09, 2010
The Guardian reports that UK scientists and engineers are collaborating to design a cell phone-based test capable of detecting herpes, chlamydia and gonorrhea, among other ...
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Australian government cuts funding for chlamydia tests
Michelle Sobel Nov. 05, 2010
A year and a half after the Australian government launched a campaign to reduce STD infection rates, funding for a nationwide chlamydia testing network has ...
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Chlamydia epidemic spikes in Kansas, leads to increase in preventive efforts
Lisa Oldson, MD Oct. 28, 2010
Last year, an estimated 1 million people in the U.S. were diagnosed with chlamydia. Following the release of this data, Kansas health officials re-evaluated the ...
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UK football club, BClear sponsor free STD screenings
Lisa Oldson, MD Oct. 25, 2010
In an effort to educate students at Staffordshire University about their sexual health, the Sunday League football club will be sponsoring an upcoming screening event ...
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Missouri State University promotes STD urine tests
Michelle Sobel Oct. 21, 2010
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will now offer urine tests to screen patients for chlamydia and gonorrhea, two of the most common sexually transmitted diseases ...
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Lubbock health department plans to launch sexual health Facebook page
Michelle Sobel Oct. 18, 2010
In an effort to educate teens and college students residing in Texas about their sexual health, Lubbock residents are working towards launching a Facebook page ...
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Third annual Sexploration takes place at Indiana University
Michelle Sobel Oct. 14, 2010
Indiana University in Bloomington is hosting its third annual Sexploration, which is a week-long event that invites the student body to learn about their sexual ...
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Princeton University lowers costs of campus-based STD testing
Sabine Kortals Oct. 11, 2010
The Health Services Department at Princeton University has announced that beginning this November, the school will reduce the cost of screenings for chlamydia and gonorrhea. ...
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Loyola University cancels free HIV testing program
Michelle Sobel Oct. 08, 2010
Recent budget cuts at Loyola University have led to the removal of free HIV testing at the school's Wellness Center. However, the university will continue ...
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Say Yes to the Test campaign launches STD screening advertisements
Sabine Kortals Oct. 05, 2010
In an effort to slow the spread of chlamydia and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), the NHS Western Cheshire has launched the Say Yes to ...
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Condom Miranda takes the stage at University of Florida
Lisa Oldson, MD Oct. 01, 2010
Donned with a vibrant-colored dress, lei and a pocketful of condoms, Condom Miranda recently brought her outrageous, yet informative campaign to the University of Florida ...
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Survey: UK teens taking more sexual health risks
Michelle Sobel Sep. 28, 2010
A new survey conducted by Superdrug, a high-street store, has found that 1 and 3 teenagers living in the UK have had at least three ...
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Pennsylvania center receives grant to expand STD screenings
Sabine Kortals Sep. 22, 2010
The spread of many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is rising nationwide. In fact, an estimated 19 million new STD infections are diagnosed in the U.S. ...
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Pennsylvania center receives grant to expand STD screenings
Sabine Kortals Sep. 22, 2010
The spread of many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is rising nationwide. In fact, an estimated 19 million new STD infections are diagnosed in the U.S. ...
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College of William and Mary announces availability of campus-based STD screenings
Christopher Lynch, MD Sep. 17, 2010
As a result of the growing number of college students with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), many campus organizations are raising awareness of the importance of ...
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Safe sex text messages may lead to better health among teens
Sabine Kortals Sep. 16, 2010
In an effort to reach today's teenagers through a media outlet they use on a regular basis, the Baylor College of Medicine's teen health clinic ...
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Report: Number of British STD cases spiked in 2009
Christopher Lynch, MD Sep. 10, 2010
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) in Great Britain has reported that in 2009, nearly 500,000 new sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) were diagnosed in the UK. ...
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Online sexual encounter listings linked to STD cases
Michelle Sobel Sep. 09, 2010
Online dating has become one of the most common ways people are finding their "ideal" match in a partner. However, those who list advertisements or ...
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Rap-It-Up tour stops in Nebraska, raises STD awareness
Michelle Sobel Sep. 03, 2010
Music is one of the most popular artistic outlets influencing today's young, leading many teens to making lifestyle choices based on what's on their iPods ...
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Missouri government approves STD treatment option
Lisa Oldson, MD Sep. 01, 2010
In an effort to treat more individuals who have contracted sexual transmitted diseases (STDs) without having to increase health clinic hours, Missouri officials have passed ...
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LCD Soundsystem urges crowd at Reading Festival to practice safe sex
Lisa Oldson, MD Aug. 30, 2010
Daft punk may not be the only thing playing at LCD Soundsystem's house.
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Government funding may help improve STD detection
Lisa Oldson, MD Aug. 19, 2010
A British biotech company has been awarded government funds to continue its work on mobile devices that could boost the detection rate of serious sexually ...
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Sexual health knowledge lacking among young women
Sabine Kortals Aug. 13, 2010
Healthcare officials suggest more initiatives are needed to better educate young women about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). This recommendation comes after researchers from the University ...
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Texas-based university receives grant for chlamydia research
Lisa Oldson, MD Aug. 10, 2010
In an effort to combat chlamydia, one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the U.S., the National Institutes of Health gave a ...
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Chlamydia epidemic rises in Minnesota, North Dakota
Lisa Oldson, MD Aug. 03, 2010
Healthcare officials have found that the number of chlamydia cases reported in North Dakota and Minnesota has risen by approximately 82 percent since 1995, according ...
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STD screening advancements may lead to earlier detection, faster results
Sabine Kortals Jul. 30, 2010
New developments in testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) achieved by Abbott Diagnostics, a medical supplies company, were recently presented at this year's American Association ...
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DC Doin' It! campaign promotes female condom use
Lisa Oldson, MD Jul. 28, 2010
In an effort to encourage residents of Washington, DC to practice safe sex, the DC Doin' It! campaign will release a series of bus advertisements, ...
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Sex-ed taught on stage during New York-based theatrical performance
Lisa Oldson, MD Jul. 16, 2010
In an effort to remove the stigma associated with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), New York performers have taken to the stage in Chlamydia dell’Arte: A ...
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Too Fast for Love Tour encourages college students to get tested
Christopher Lynch, MD Jul. 12, 2010
The MTV-sponsored Too Fast for Love Tour included more than just good music and sold-out crowds. The music station launched the two-month tour in an ...
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Report: Swingers at a higher risk of contracting STDs
Michelle Sobel Jul. 06, 2010
New research has found that swingers, straight couples who engage in group sex or swap sexual partners, have a higher odds of contracting sexually transmitted ...
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Study suggests free drug vouchers may be more effective than STD clinics in providing chlamydia treatment
Sabine Kortals Jun. 23, 2010
Successful treatment of sexually transmitted diseases relies on both partners seeking medical care, something that is not always possible due to costs, but also the ...
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