STD News

Gonorrhea rates triple in Yakima County

Michelle Sobel Apr. 04, 2012 The sexually transmitted disease (STD) gonorrhea has developed an increasing resistance to the antibiotic drugs normally prescribed to treat it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Study examines effects of STDs on prostate gland

Christopher Lynch, 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 Mexico counties experience increase in rates of STD infection

Michelle Sobel 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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Researchers discover high rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea among arrestees

Christopher Lynch, 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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Researchers identify a fully resistant strain of gonorrhea

Michelle Sobel Jul. 12, 2011 Recent research has shown that the sexually transmitted disease (STD) gonorrhea has become increasingly resistant to available antibiotics that once cured the infection.
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CDC urges research into new gonorrhea treatments due to resistance concerns

Christopher Lynch, MD Jul. 08, 2011 A recent article published by HealthDay News reported that although there have not yet been any untreatable cases of gonorrhea diagnosed in the U.S., a ...
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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'

Christopher Lynch, MD 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

Michelle Sobel 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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Hamilton County STD rates exceed national averages

Christopher Lynch, MD 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

Christopher Lynch, 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?

Lisa Oldson, MD 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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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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Controversial song title prompts negative response from Alabama parents

Christopher Lynch, MD May. 23, 2011 A popular tradition among graduating students is to vote for their favorite songs, movies or books that were produced during the year of their graduation.
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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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CDC revokes recommendation for gonorrhea medication due to resistance concern

Lisa Oldson, MD May. 16, 2011 Although some individuals who were infected with gonorrhea have been cured with antibiotics, health officials warn that strains of the sexually transmitted disease (STD) are ...
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How high is high risk?

Lisa Oldson, MD May. 10, 2011 Many people know that teens who have difficult family lives or perform poorly in school have an elevated risk of experiencing a number of adverse ...
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Safe-sex practices may be lacking among Chicago residents

Lisa Oldson, MD 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

Lisa Oldson, 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

Lisa Oldson, 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

Michelle Sobel 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

Michelle Sobel 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

Lisa Oldson, MD 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 warn of gonorrhea's increasing antibiotic resistance

Lisa Oldson, MD Apr. 20, 2011 The number of available antibiotic treatments that some strains of gonorrhea have become resistant to is growing, according to a recent article published by MyHealthNewsDaily.
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Reports of chlamydia are up in Rock County, Wisconsin

Christopher Lynch, MD 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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Sacramento health officials show concern over STD prevalence

Lisa Oldson, MD 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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Health officials at University of Kentucky say STDs are on the rise

Lisa Oldson, 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

Lisa Oldson, 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

Michelle Sobel 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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ACOG revamps women's health recommendations

Christopher Lynch, MD Mar. 23, 2011 The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has updated its guidelines for annual ob-gyn checkups.
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Gonorrhea disproportionately affects western areas of South Dakota

Michelle Sobel Mar. 23, 2011 Four times as many cases of gonorrhea are reported in western South Dakota counties than in the eastern parts of the state, according to a ...
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Texas youth want instruction on contraceptive use

Christopher Lynch, 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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St. Louis will offer STD protection in Mardi Gras party favors

Lisa Oldson, 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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North Texas city reports increase in gonorrhea, chlamydia infections

Christopher Lynch, 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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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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Sexual testing can prevent infertility, health expert notes

Michelle Sobel 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

Lisa Oldson, MD 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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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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CDC releases revised treatment guidelines for STDs

Lisa Oldson, MD Jan. 06, 2011 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a number of updated recommendations for treating sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
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Health advocate is optimistic about teen sex education, STD rates

Christopher Lynch, MD Jan. 06, 2011 An overseer at Planned Parenthood Advocates Mar Monte told the Sacramento News and Review that California's teen pregnancy rate has dropped considerably due to increases ...
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Study finds disconnect between STD levels and teens' self-reported sex rates

Michelle Sobel 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

Christopher Lynch, MD 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

Michelle Sobel 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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HIV-positive adult film star calls for mandatory condom use, testing services

Lisa Oldson, 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

Michelle Sobel 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

Michelle Sobel 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

Michelle Sobel 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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Alaska struggles with high rate of gonorrhea, report finds

Lisa Oldson, MD Nov. 29, 2010 Gonorrhea in Alaska rose 69 percent in 2009, putting the state at ninth place in the nation for the rate of transmission of the disease, ...
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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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Gonorrhea rate drops in St. Louis after years in nation’s top five

Lisa Oldson, MD Nov. 24, 2010 St. Louis’ Department of Public Health has announced that the city no longer has one of the country’s highest rates of gonorrheal transmission, according to ...
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CDC report finds gonorrhea down, chlamydia steady

Christopher Lynch, 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

Michelle Sobel 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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CDC warns antibiotics for gonorrhea largely obsolete

Michelle Sobel Nov. 19, 2010 Patients and clinicians must be aware of which antibiotics to use when treating gonorrhea and other communicable diseases, announced the Centers for Disease Control and ...
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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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Study finds STD testing rates for HIV-positive men do not meet guidelines

Christopher Lynch, MD 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

Christopher Lynch, MD 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

Christopher Lynch, MD 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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Gonorrhea becoming more antibiotic-resistant, experts warn

Lisa Oldson, MD Nov. 09, 2010 At an annual medical congress in Sweden, UK venereologist Catherine Ison warned that gonorrhea is becoming more antibiotic-resistant globally.
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UK research forum developing mobile phone-based STD test

Lisa Oldson, 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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Experts: Preventive testing and disease management benefit STD patients

Michelle Sobel Nov. 02, 2010 The American Society for Clinical Pathology has released a new study, which shows that routine testing of men for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) - such ...
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UConn announces dates for free HIV screenings

Lisa Oldson, MD Oct. 26, 2010 The University of Connecticut (UConn) has partnered with Planned Parenthood, a reproductive health organization, to offer free HIV screenings at the school's Health Education Office. ...
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Missouri State University promotes STD urine tests

Lisa Oldson, MD 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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HIV spread continues, other STDs infections slow down in Australia

Christopher Lynch, MD Oct. 19, 2010 The number of Australians contracting HIV is the highest in the last 20 years, but health officials have found that the spread of other sexually ...
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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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Princeton University lowers costs of campus-based STD testing

Christopher Lynch, MD 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

Christopher Lynch, MD 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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Pennsylvania center receives grant to expand STD screenings

Christopher Lynch, MD 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

Lisa Oldson, MD 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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Report: Number of British STD cases spiked in 2009

Lisa Oldson, 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

Christopher Lynch, MD 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

Christopher Lynch, MD 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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Sexual health knowledge lacking among young women

Lisa Oldson, MD 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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Safer syringes may reduce STD infection among healthcare personnel

Christopher Lynch, MD Aug. 12, 2010 A newly designed syringe may reduce the number of medical employees contracting blood-born diseases from accidental needlesticks. Healthcare officials report that approximately 1 million related ...
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STD screening advancements may lead to earlier detection, faster results

Christopher Lynch, MD 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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Medication advancements stalled by mutating gonorrhea cells

Christopher Lynch, MD Jul. 09, 2010 Healthcare officials have reported that developing new medications to treat people with gonorrhea has become increasingly difficult. This is because the bacterium that causes the ...
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Report: Swingers at a higher risk of contracting STDs

Lisa Oldson, MD 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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Ozzy Osbourne promotes regular STD screenings

Christopher Lynch, MD Jun. 30, 2010 Ozzy Osbourne, the self-proclaimed king of darkness, has put his years of rock 'n' roll experience into a health column, which is featured in Britain's ...
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