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Young men may not be getting the sexual health information they need

Lisa Oldson, MD May. 15, 2012 A growing number of studies have shown that there are gaps in healthcare utilization among certain populations.
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Ector County needs to speak up against STDs

Michelle Sobel May. 11, 2012 It can be difficult for residents of a county or town to address the reasons why sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates have risen in their ...
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One Florida county fights back against STDs and teen pregnancy

Christopher Lynch, MD May. 10, 2012 Communities need to work together to promote safer sex and sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention methods to reduce infections in their area.
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Talk to kids about sex

Lisa Oldson, MD May. 09, 2012 Rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are up in many states, and young people are particularly affected by these infections.
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Victims of violence are more likely to take sexual risks

Lisa Oldson, MD May. 08, 2012 One of the steps to reducing the rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is to identify populations that are likely to engage in risky sex.
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Condom makers work to encourage consistent use

Christopher Lynch, MD May. 08, 2012 The key to reducing the rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamydia and gonorrhea is to encourage sexually active individuals to practice safer ...
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Residents get a shave, haircut, and sexual health education, too

Christopher Lynch, MD May. 04, 2012 Sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates are on the rise, especially chlamydia.
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Activist challenges Illinois sexual education program

Michelle Sobel May. 03, 2012 Illinois has high levels of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV.
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Computerized surveys encourage young people to talk about sex

Christopher Lynch, MD May. 03, 2012 Individuals between the ages of 15 and 24 have the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...
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More testing leads to higher chlamydia diagnoses rates in Massachusetts

Michelle Sobel May. 02, 2012 Sexually transmitted infections (STI) are on the rise in many states in the U.S.
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How can parents get involved with sex ed in schools?

Michelle Sobel May. 01, 2012 Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a growing problem among young people.
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Early puberty may lead to abuse and risky sexual behavior

Michelle Sobel Apr. 27, 2012 All sexually active individuals who do not practice safer sex are at risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
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Should spreading STDs land a person in jail?

Lisa Oldson, MD Apr. 25, 2012 Health officials worldwide are looking for ways to reduce the number of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV cases that occur each year.
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Researchers call for an increased worldwide focus on preventing risky behaviors

Lisa Oldson, MD Apr. 25, 2012 While any individuals who do not practice safer sex are at risk of developing a sexually transmitted disease (STD), young people seem to be particularly ...
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Rates of STDs are high among young people in Maryland

Lisa Oldson, MD Apr. 23, 2012 Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a major problem in the U.S., and health officials have been struggling to come up with the best ways to ...
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Minnesota experiencing record-high STD rates

Lisa Oldson, MD Apr. 19, 2012 Sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates are up in many U.S. states, leaving health officials to wonder what the best way is to encourage individuals to ...
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Illinois health officials work to reduce STD rates

Christopher Lynch, MD Apr. 19, 2012 April is National Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness Month, and health officials have been taking this opportunity to encourage people to pay more attention to ...
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Palo Alto College to offer STD counseling for students

Lisa Oldson, MD Apr. 18, 2012 Health officials are constantly searching for the best ways to promote safer sex and explain the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) to young people.
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Interventions in emergency departments may reduce STI rates in drug users

Lisa Oldson, MD Apr. 17, 2012 Health officials are constantly searching for ways to promote safer sex practices among populations that are at a high risk of contracting a sexually transmitted ...
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Health officials search for answers to STD spike in Indiana

Christopher Lynch, MD Apr. 16, 2012 As Americans continue to debate the best way to educate the public on sexual health matters, the rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) continue to ...
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Infection rates are high among Athens youth

Lisa Oldson, MD Apr. 13, 2012 Sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates are particularly high among young people between the ages of 15 and 24.
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Cook County urges residents to get tested for STDs

Christopher Lynch, MD Apr. 13, 2012 Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be found all across America, but some areas have higher rates than others.
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New York campaign seeks to reduce STDs in the elderly

Christopher Lynch, MD Apr. 12, 2012 Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can strike anyone, regardless of age.
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Young people get a lesson on STDs and alcohol

Christopher Lynch, MD Apr. 11, 2012 College-age individuals are among those who have the the highest rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease ...
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Students learn the basics of sexual assault

Christopher Lynch, MD Apr. 11, 2012 April is National Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness Month. However, this is not just about STDs but also about all aspects of sexual health, since ...
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Mississippi is experiencing staggering STD rates

Lisa Oldson, MD Apr. 10, 2012 April is National Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Awareness Month, and in response to this health officials in many states have been working on ways to ...
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Income inequality may lead to higher teen birth rates

Lisa Oldson, MD Apr. 06, 2012 When an area has high rates of teen pregnancies, it's likely that not enough young people there are practicing safer sex.
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CDC report finds sex education is lacking in the U.S.

Michelle Sobel Apr. 06, 2012 Although some parents and teachers disagree over the best methods for teaching children about the importance of protecting themselves from a sexually transmitted disease (STD), ...
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How one Nevada community plans to promote sexual health

Lisa Oldson, MD Apr. 05, 2012 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness Month.
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Elderly individuals are still sexually active, and at risk of STDs

Michelle Sobel Apr. 04, 2012 Older Americans are at a growing risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV/AIDS.
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Michigan health officials encourage people to get tested for STDs

Christopher Lynch, MD Apr. 03, 2012 April is National Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness Month, and in honor of this many areas have begun implementing campaigns to encourage people to practice ...
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Does Facebook know if you have an STD?

Christopher Lynch, MD Apr. 03, 2012 The hugely popular social networking website Facebook is mainly used to keep track of friends
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Organization encourages people to get tested during STD Awareness Month

Lisa Oldson, MD Apr. 02, 2012 April is National Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness month.
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STI rates on the rise among college students in Florida

Lisa Oldson, MD Apr. 02, 2012 All sexually active individuals who do not practice safer sex are at a risk of contracting a sexaully transmitted infection (STI).
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Springfield residents debate program that would offer condoms to young people

Michelle Sobel Mar. 28, 2012 Recently, school committee members in Springfield, Massachusetts held a meeting to gauge public opinion on a new program that would distribute free condoms to students ...
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Harvard holds its first sex week

Lisa Oldson, MD Mar. 27, 2012 For the first time ever, Harvard University is hosting a sex week, which started on March 26th, 2012.
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Washington DC uses female condoms to reduce healthcare costs

Lisa Oldson, MD Mar. 26, 2012 Male latex condoms, when used correctly, can help prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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A new campaign in Ohio aims to promote safer sex

Lisa Oldson, MD Mar. 26, 2012 In an effort to reduce the rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the U.S., health officials in many areas have been launching ad campaigns ...
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Health officials notice spike in syphilis rates in MSM

Michelle Sobel Mar. 23, 2012 There has been a large increase in the rate of syphilis among men who have sex with men (MSM).
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California college students learn about STD prevention

Michelle Sobel Mar. 22, 2012 It's important to stress the importance of safer sex to all sexually active individuals, but especially young people between the ages of 15 and 24 ...
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Two brothers fight back against STDs in California

Christopher Lynch, MD Mar. 20, 2012 Sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates are on the rise in many areas, especially in California.
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ACS releases new cervical cancer screening guidelines

Christopher Lynch, MD Mar. 19, 2012 Certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can potentially cause other diseases, such as cancer.
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School committee votes to give condoms to students

Lisa Oldson, MD Mar. 16, 2012 Parents, teachers and healthcare providers are encouraged to work together to reduce the rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in young people.
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STI rates soar in the South

Lisa Oldson, MD Mar. 15, 2012 In America, the majority of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are found in people between the ages of 15 and 24, according to the Centers for ...
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Wisconsin may change sexual education laws

Lisa Oldson, MD Mar. 14, 2012 In 2010, Wisconsin passed the Wisconsin Healthy Youth Act, which stated that public schools that choose to teach sexual education had to ensure that the ...
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Canada's rise in STD cases associated with online dating

Christopher Lynch, MD Mar. 12, 2012 Rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) have been rising in certain populations.
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Sex education encourages teens to wait

Michelle Sobel Mar. 08, 2012 There has been a great deal of debate on the best ways to educate young people on matters such as sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and ...
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Future of the porn industry may be in question following condom ordinance

Michelle Sobel Mar. 06, 2012 For decades, health officials have been working to encourage all sex workers to practice safer sex.
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Encouraging students to get tested for STDs

Michelle Sobel Mar. 06, 2012 Young people between the ages of 15 and 24 have the highest rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the U.S., according to the Centers ...
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New campaign encourages people to report safer sex

Lisa Oldson, MD Mar. 02, 2012 Health officials are constantly working to determine the best ways to encourage young people to practice safer sex.
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Some sex workers don't carry condoms for fear of getting arrested

Christopher Lynch, MD Mar. 01, 2012 While anyone who engages in unprotected sex runs the risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD), some people have a higher likelihood than others.
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American Academy of Pediatrics recommends HPV shot for boys

Michelle Sobel Feb. 28, 2012 The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Women less likely to use condoms during the first year of college

Michelle Sobel Feb. 28, 2012 Young people between the ages of 15 and 24 account for half of all new sexually transmitted infections (STIs) each year, according to the Centers ...
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University of Florida urges students to use caution during spring break

Lisa Oldson, MD Feb. 27, 2012 College students across the country are preparing for their spring break, a time when many of these kids drink and engage in other risk behaviors, ...
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California county offers free condoms to young people

Christopher Lynch, MD Feb. 24, 2012 Teens and young adults have the highest risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ...
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Worldwide education on proper condom use is needed

Lisa Oldson, MD Feb. 22, 2012 Part of reducing the global rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) involves encouraging people to engage in safer sex, with includes using condoms to help ...
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California launches program to reduce STDs in teens

Christopher Lynch, MD Feb. 17, 2012 Two of the best ways to reduce sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates are engaging in safer sex and getting tested regularly.
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Dartmouth says no to sex week

Lisa Oldson, MD Feb. 16, 2012 Many colleges and universities across the U.S. hold a "sex week" each year, which is dedicated to informing students about sexual health matters such as ...
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Divorced, middle-aged women at increased risk of STIs

Christopher Lynch, MD Feb. 15, 2012 Middle-aged women who have recently gone through a divorce may be in an emotionally vulnerable state that may cause them to let their guard down ...
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Some young people may be unaware of the potential dangers of oral sex

Michelle Sobel Feb. 14, 2012 One important sexual health message that doesn't get through to many young adults is that it is still possible to contract a sexually transmitted infection ...
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Teen dating violence victims may have a history of abuse

Christopher Lynch, MD Feb. 14, 2012 Teens and young adults have the highest risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Communication is the bedrock of a healthy relationship

Lisa Oldson, MD Feb. 10, 2012 One of the keys to better sexual health is open communication between partners.
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GLBT adults are less likely to quit smoking

Christopher Lynch, MD Feb. 08, 2012 In recent times, there have been a number of studies that have found that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) adults face a variety of ...
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Two groups vie to teach sexual health at Yale

Christopher Lynch, MD Feb. 07, 2012 In the past few years there has been a great deal of debate regarding the best way to encourage young people to practice safer sex.
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Sex ed may not be effective in all states

Michelle Sobel Feb. 07, 2012 States that have a largely conservative population may be lacking in sexual health education.
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Don't gamble with sexual health

Michelle Sobel Feb. 06, 2012 One of the reasons that sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates are so high among young people may be because this population does not understand that ...
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Colorado launches new safer sex initiative

Michelle Sobel Feb. 06, 2012 It's important to get the message of sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention out to young people, since this population is at the highest risk of ...
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Teens learn about STD prevention through interactive theater

Lisa Oldson, MD Feb. 03, 2012 In an effort to make young people understand the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), there has been a surge of teen theater groups that ...
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Older does not necessarily mean sexually wiser

Michelle Sobel Feb. 03, 2012 In the past few years it has become abundantly clear that sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a problem that is not limited to young people.
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The media is missing opportunities to promote safer sex

Christopher Lynch, MD Feb. 01, 2012 The recent decision to make condom use mandatory for adult entertainment actors in Los Angeles is an important step toward protecting this population against sexually ...
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Oklahoma Representative calls for more sexual education

Christopher Lynch, MD Jan. 23, 2012 n 2008, Oklahoma teens gave birth to 7,581 babies, which cost taxpayers an estimated $190 million dollars, according to Tulsa World.
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Doctors are encouraged to learn their patients' sexual orientation

Lisa Oldson, MD Jan. 23, 2012 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) individuals are at an increased risk of a number of health problems.
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CDC report finds that risky sexual behavior is down

Christopher Lynch, MD Jan. 20, 2012 Health officials have been working hard for the past few decades to educate the public about the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
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New program encourages couples to learn STD status together

Christopher Lynch, MD Jan. 19, 2012 When a person enters a new relationship, they should make sure that they know if their partner is infected with any sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
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LA demands condom use, but is unsure of how to enforce it

Lisa Oldson, MD Jan. 18, 2012 In the past few weeks, there has been a great deal of discussion about a proposed ordinace in Los Angeles that would require adult film ...
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Despite military's efforts, sexual assault remains a major problem

Christopher Lynch, MD Jan. 09, 2012 Practicing safer sex is one of the best ways to avoid contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
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Ohio city loses STD grant money

Michelle Sobel Jan. 09, 2012 The growing number of reported cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the U.S. highlights the need for more effective programs to encourage people to ...
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Women are engaging in risky sexual behavior more than ever before

Lisa Oldson, MD Jan. 09, 2012 When people think of sexual health problems they will normally first think of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or erectile dysfunction (ED).
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Low-income women getting incorrect contraceptive information

Michelle Sobel Dec. 20, 2011 According to a report released this year by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), teen pregnancy rates are down while sexually transmitted disease ...
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Interventions appear to effectively reduce sexual infections

Michelle Sobel Dec. 15, 2011 As rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) continue to rise, healthcare officials and physicians are constantly searching for the most effective ways to educate the ...
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Information for teens on sexual health is available at the stroke of a keypad

Lisa Oldson, MD Dec. 14, 2011 Teenagers sometimes have questions about sexual health issues that they are too embarrassed to bring up with their parents or teachers.
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Study: HPV vaccine does not appear to induce risky behavior

Christopher Lynch, MD Dec. 14, 2011 A recent survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that HPV vaccination among teenage girls does not increase their chances of ...
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Clinicians may need to pay more attention to teen boys' sexual health

Lisa Oldson, MD Dec. 14, 2011 Researchers at Johns Hopkins Children's Center conducted two studies which reveal that teen boys may need as much attention as their female counterparts when it ...
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Drinking may keep a person from practicing safer sex

Christopher Lynch, MD Dec. 13, 2011 Risky sexual behavior has long been associated with drinking, especially heavy drinking.
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Men with gonorrhea smell bad to women

Lisa Oldson, MD Dec. 12, 2011 It's been said that scent plays a big part in human attraction.
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Binge drinking in college may lead to sexual assault

Lisa Oldson, MD Dec. 09, 2011 A new study conducted at the University of Buffalo suggests that females who increase the amount of alcohol they consume to levels that are considered ...
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LGBT seniors need specialized care

Lisa Oldson, MD Dec. 01, 2011 World AIDS Day is a time to examine some of the stigmas surrounding not only this disease, but many different aspects of sexuality.
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Sexual satisfaction an important part of a happy marriage for seniors

Christopher Lynch, MD Nov. 30, 2011 Researchers at the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University conducted as study which reveals that senior citizens are more likely to report feeling happy if they ...
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Occupy protesters may be in need of STD testing

Christopher Lynch, MD Nov. 03, 2011 The Occupy Wall Street movement, whose members have been camping out across the country to protest various government policies, has brought to mind many of ...
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Fear of stigma keeps bisexual men out of clinics

Lisa Oldson, MD Nov. 01, 2011 While anyone who is sexually active should have access to healthcare resources, some populations have unique needs.
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University hosts 'sexual fair' to educate students on STD prevention

Christopher Lynch, MD 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

Michelle Sobel 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

Michelle Sobel 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

Christopher Lynch, MD 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

Michelle Sobel 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

Michelle Sobel 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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Runaways have a high risk of contracting an STD

Lisa Oldson, MD 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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Smoking may cause sexual issues

Lisa Oldson, MD 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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Many heterosexual women with HIV report no risk factors

Michelle Sobel Aug. 25, 2011 According to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), half of heterosexual women with HIV report having no risk factors.
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New technique may change understanding of how diseases spread

Lisa Oldson, MD Aug. 25, 2011 The rates of HIV in Pakistan are on the rise, even in groups that were traditionally not considered "high risk" in that area, such as ...
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Call for better sexual education

Michelle Sobel Aug. 23, 2011 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sexually active young adults are at a higher risk of developing an sexually transmitted disease (STD) ...
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New initiative to benefit HIV patients

Lisa Oldson, MD Aug. 23, 2011 There have been steps made recently to address a specific portion of the HIV-positive population, namely young men of color who have sex with men ...
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Issues of sexual health education in Mississippi

Michelle Sobel Aug. 22, 2011 In Mississippi, educators and public health officials are conducting various different practices to curtail the state's problematic teen sexuality issues.
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Public health survey examines sexual health of homeless youth in Halifax, Canada

Michelle Sobel Aug. 18, 2011 A survey aimed at examining the sexual health practices of homeless youth living in urban areas of Canada recently focused on Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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Connections between the sex lives and general health of women

Lisa Oldson, MD Aug. 17, 2011 An enjoyable sex life may contribute to a positive personal outlook - and the opposite can also be true.
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MTV reality television cast contract contains controversial sexual health stipulations

Lisa Oldson, MD Aug. 16, 2011 Media reports of the contract that potential cast members of the MTV reality television program The Real World had been required to sign have provoked ...
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Numerous U.S. states with significant STD rates do not provide sexual health education

Christopher Lynch, MD Aug. 15, 2011 A total of 24 U.S. states do not require sexual education of any kind in their school curricula.
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Diabetic men can boost sexual health through weight loss

Christopher Lynch, MD Aug. 12, 2011 Men living with the various types of diabetes who experience difficulties with their sexual health may be able to combat them by losing weight.
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Sexual health education to be mandatory in New York City public schools

Christopher Lynch, MD Aug. 10, 2011 An announcement by New York City public school Chancellor Dennis M. Walcott on August 9 revealed that education in sexual health topics, including condom use ...
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New federal healthcare guidelines broaden women's sexual health and reproductive services

Christopher Lynch, MD Aug. 09, 2011 August 1 marked major additions to women's healthcare in the U.S., significantly to sexual and reproductive health services.
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Adult product manufacturer makes significant donation to University of Minnesota

Michelle Sobel Aug. 03, 2011 The company Adam & Eve, which has been making sexual toys and aids in addition to pornographic films since 1970, made a notable donation to ...
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Increasing your understanding of STD prevention

Lisa Oldson, MD Aug. 02, 2011 Despite the wealth of available knowledge regarding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), the rates of STD infection in the U.S. may indicate that some individuals are ...
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Increase in sexual activity among seniors leading to spike in STDs

Lisa Oldson, MD Jul. 29, 2011 A study released in the New England Journal of Medicine confirmed that a substantial percentage of seniors in the US - those 57 years of ...
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Excessive casual sex may increase the likelihood of STD contraction

Michelle Sobel Jul. 28, 2011 Casual sexual activity can be either idealized or decried, depending on how it is depicted.
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Outreach campaign in Alberta, Canada uses satire to encourage testing for syphilis

Lisa Oldson, MD Jul. 27, 2011 The Canadian province of Alberta is using humor to fuel a public campaign encouraging young adults to receive testing for syphilis.
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New male contraceptives are being investigated

Christopher Lynch, MD Jul. 25, 2011 Birth control pills are the prophylactic of choice for many American women, but some say that the daily routine is difficult to keep up with.
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Talking to teens may help reduce their risk of contracting STDs

Lisa Oldson, MD Jul. 20, 2011 Although some parents do not think that their teenage children engage in sexual behavior there may not be any way to ensure that this is ...
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Sexting laws may affect the majority of college students

Lisa Oldson, MD Jul. 20, 2011 Many people have heard about "sexting," or sending sexually explicit text messages or images to another person.
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Painful intercourse may be a sign of an STD

Lisa Oldson, MD Jul. 19, 2011 Some physicians say that a healthy sex life is key to overall well-being.
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Older generations may not be aware of their STD risk

Christopher Lynch, MD Jul. 18, 2011 Some people think that sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) only affect young people who are naive about safe sex practices.
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Do romance novels contribute to the spread of STDs?

Christopher Lynch, MD Jul. 17, 2011 Violent video games and sex-themed television shows have both undergone scrutiny from researchers and parents who think that the underlying messages in these forms of ...
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Some California schools are revoking health class as a required course

Michelle Sobel Jul. 11, 2011 Many health experts say that increasing education about the dangers of unprotected sex and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is one of the best methods of ...
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Educating homeless individuals may reduce prevalence of STDs

Christopher Lynch, MD Jul. 08, 2011 Although many homeless men are aware of the risk of contacting sexually transmitted diseases, some do not thoroughly understand how they can protect themselves against ...
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Living healthily may lead to a better sex life

Christopher Lynch, MD Jul. 07, 2011 There is no shortage of evidence that obesity, cigarettes and illegal drugs can pose significant health risks.
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Health experts discourage the use of two condoms at once

Christopher Lynch, MD Jul. 06, 2011 Many health experts promote the use of condoms to help prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
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Study shows disparities between men and women in predictors of sexual satisfaction

Michelle Sobel Jul. 05, 2011 Gender stereotypes would have it that men are more sexually satisfied if they have had a high number of partners, and women are more fulfilled ...
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Some aspects of a man's hands may actually indicate the size of his penis

Christopher Lynch, MD Jul. 05, 2011 Despite the myth that men who have big hands also have large penises, studies have shown that this is not the case.
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Bristol Palin's new memoir highlights dangers of unprotected sex

Christopher Lynch, MD Jun. 29, 2011 Since becoming pregnant during her teenage years, Bristol Palin has become an advocate for safe sex and abstinence.
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The drawbacks of online dating

Michelle Sobel Jun. 29, 2011 As the use of social media continues to grow, many people have found that it is easier to meet single men and women through online ...
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Health experts endorse IUDs as a healthy form of birth control

Christopher Lynch, MD Jun. 22, 2011 There has been much controversy in the medical field as to the safety of intrauterine devices (IUDs) used for birth control.
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Odds of unfaithfulness may vary based on personality, relationship characteristics

Michelle Sobel Jun. 22, 2011 Some people who are in committed relationships never expect that their spouse or significant other will be unfaithful.
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'Sexting', online infidelity are common but don't replace real-life relationships, survey shows

Christopher Lynch, MD Jun. 20, 2011 While the internet and smartphones have made it increasingly convenient for individuals to stay in touch with their friends and family, they have also allowed ...
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Men who buy flashy possessions may be looking for casual relationships

Christopher Lynch, MD Jun. 17, 2011 Some scientists have compared the mating rituals of animals to techniques that men and women use to attract mates.
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Researchers find an association between age of first intercourse and divorce

Michelle Sobel Jun. 17, 2011 A recent study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family indicated that there is a strong association between early intercourse and divorce, especially when ...
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Teens may seek sexual role models in parents, not peers

Christopher Lynch, MD Jun. 16, 2011 Some parents point fingers at the media or so-called irresponsible friends when their children are found to have engaged in risky sexual behavior.
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New Illinois law mandates inclusion of contraceptives in sexual education programs

Lisa Oldson, MD Jun. 14, 2011 Due to budget cuts, many U.S. schools have removed sexual education from their district's curriculum.
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Gerontology expert warns that older people can contract STDs, too

Michelle Sobel Jun. 14, 2011 Much of the news pertaining to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) involves young adults and even teens who engage in unprotected intercourse without knowing the health ...
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Tips on how to tell a partner you have an STD

Christopher Lynch, MD Jun. 13, 2011 Discussing sexual health with a new partner can be difficult at any stage of the relationship, especially if you have a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
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Psychological factors may impact levels of sexual enjoyment

Lisa Oldson, MD Jun. 08, 2011 In order to help program developers create more effective prevention initiatives for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and pregnancy, researchers recently investigated how psychological factors can ...
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Researchers discover potential male birth control pill

Michelle Sobel Jun. 07, 2011 For years, some women have complained that there is a need for a male birth control pill, since this would allow couples to choose which ...
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Researchers investigate sexual communication in transgender population

Christopher Lynch, MD Jun. 06, 2011 Talking about sexual history and safe sex practices may be an awkward situation for anyone, but this may be especially true for individuals who are ...
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Cardiac resynchronization therapy may improve sexual health for male heart patients

Lisa Oldson, MD Jun. 03, 2011 Many men who have chronic heart failure experience low libido, decreased sexual performance or erectile dysfunction in addition to their symptoms of fatigue and exercise ...
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Unprotected sex may be more common in committed relationships than casual ones

Michelle Sobel Jun. 02, 2011 Although some people refrain from engaging in intercourse with multiple partners because this has been associated with an increased risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases ...
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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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Vitamin D is essential to reproductive health, study shows

Christopher Lynch, MD Jun. 01, 2011 While previous studies have shown that vitamin D supports good reproductive and overall health in humans and animals, the nutrient may also boost sperm quality ...
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Hormone tests may help predict end of fertility for women

Lisa Oldson, MD Jun. 01, 2011 Some data show that American women are increasingly choosing to wait until later in life to have children. However, some find that by the time ...
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New laws may consider trends in sexual activity

Michelle Sobel May. 27, 2011 Research has indicated that some American adolescents begin having sex even before they can legally drive a car.
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Website helps individuals share STD test results with sexual partners

Christopher Lynch, MD May. 26, 2011 A new, confidential online sharing site for sexually active individuals may help partners receive reliable information about their significant other's sexually transmitted disease (STD) status.
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Study shows women are more sexually attracted to brooding men

Michelle Sobel May. 24, 2011 A recent study published in the journal Emotion supported the popular notion that women are more sexually attracted to so-called bad boys - the brooding ...
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Tips on sexual intercourse during pregnancy

Christopher Lynch, MD May. 22, 2011 Many couples debate whether or not it is safe to have sexual intercourse when a woman is pregnant.
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Engaging in sexual intercourse later in life may coincide with safer sex practices

Michelle Sobel May. 18, 2011 There has been much debate about whether sexual education programs that teach abstinence are more effective than prevention-based classes in reducing the number of teens ...
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Health experts want boomer generation that they are not immune to STDs

Michelle Sobel May. 12, 2011 The baby boomer generation will turn 65 this year, but despite their senior status, these individuals may be just as likely to contract a sexually ...
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Scientists working to develop new contraceptive to protect against STDs

Michelle Sobel May. 05, 2011 Australian researchers say that they hope to release a new gel-based contraceptive within the next year that protects against both unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted ...
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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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MTV and CDC join forces to dispel common STD myths

Lisa Oldson, MD Apr. 27, 2011 MTV and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently enlisted the help of several celebrities to help educate young viewers about sexually transmitted ...
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Some HIV-positive individuals engage in risky sexual behavior with non-infected partners

Lisa Oldson, MD Apr. 26, 2011 The prevalence of unprotected sex among couples in which neither partner is infected with HIV is similar to that of pairs in which either the ...
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Peoria County hosts community meetings on reproductive health

Lisa Oldson, MD Apr. 25, 2011 Members of the Department of Health in Peoria County, Illinois, along with local community leaders, recently held two meetings to address the growing number of ...
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New condoms may offer improved STD protection for men with erectile dysfunction

Lisa Oldson, MD Apr. 22, 2011 Men who struggle to maintain an erection during sex may have a greater risk of contracting or spreading sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) due to condom ...
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Teens who engage in risky behaviors may be less likely to use condoms

Christopher Lynch, MD Apr. 19, 2011 According to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, the average age at which individuals first engage in intercourse is ...
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Juvenile offenders require new safe-sex interventions, researchers say

Michelle Sobel Apr. 14, 2011 Research recently published in the Journal of Correctional Health Care indicates that juvenile offenders who return to their communities after being charged with drug-related crimes ...
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Study shows sexual education reduces some risky behaviors

Lisa Oldson, MD Apr. 13, 2011 Educational programs that teach young women how to protect themselves from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) may alter some trends in risky sexual behaviors, according to ...
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Condom manufacturer announces newly sized latex-free product

Michelle Sobel Apr. 11, 2011 In order to increase the availability of contraceptives and sexually transmitted disease (STD) protection to individuals who suffer from latex allergies, LifeStyles condom brand recently ...
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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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More teens than older adults practice safe sex

Lisa Oldson, MD Mar. 25, 2011 Adults who are over the age of 40 are the least likely to use condoms during sex, according to a recent study published in the ...
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Researchers recommend one-on-one pediatrician visits for teens

Lisa Oldson, MD Mar. 24, 2011 In a recent article published in the journal Sexuality, Reproduction and Menopause, researchers theorize that young females who have access to confidential health care will ...
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New ads shed positive light on sexual health

Christopher Lynch, MD Mar. 18, 2011 New marketing strategies that are being employed by the Canadian company Hello Cool World are taking a different approach to promoting sexual health awareness, according ...
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Online social networking may lead to risky sexual behavior among homeless youth

Lisa Oldson, MD Feb. 28, 2011 Homeless young people who use social networking sites are likely to participate in sexual behavior that may put them at risk of contracting sexually transmitted ...
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Longer contraceptive prescriptions may reduce unwanted pregnancies, abortions

Michelle Sobel Feb. 25, 2011 Women who receive one-year prescriptions for their birth control pills are significantly less likely to experience unintended pregnancy or seek an abortion than those who ...
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Drug use may affect sexual health

Lisa Oldson, MD Feb. 24, 2011 Males who frequently use cannabis may likely experience erectile dysfunction, according to a recent review conducted by doctor Rany Shamloul.
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Sexual health problems escalate on both sides of the border

Christopher Lynch, MD Feb. 07, 2011 Despite years of public health awareness campaigns, there are still areas of both the U.S. and Canada that are experiencing an increase in people diagnosed ...
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Survey links morning-after pill with risky sexual behaviors

Christopher Lynch, MD Jan. 05, 2011 One in five women reported using the morning-after pill and nearly as many said they had sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), according to a recent survey ...
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Boston youth organization seeks more extensive sex ed, condom distribution

Christopher Lynch, MD Dec. 13, 2010 The Hyde Square Task Force (HSTF), a youth-led neighborhood improvement organization in Boston’s Jamaica Plain, is asking for better sexual education for their peers, according ...
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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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Circumcision may not reduce gay HIV risk, study finds

Christopher Lynch, MD Dec. 08, 2010 Research has found that among men who have sex with men, circumcision did not significantly lower the risk of contracting HIV.
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Scientists unveil new HIV blood screening system

Christopher Lynch, MD Dec. 07, 2010 Researchers in Germany have developed a new assay system, or detection method, for determining how well viral inhibitors work in HIV-positive blood.
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Study: Homeless youth spread STDs using social networks

Christopher Lynch, MD Dec. 07, 2010 Recent findings indicate that homeless teens and young adults in Los Angeles use social networks, often to a negative sexual-health effect.
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WikiLeaks founder charged with unprotected sex

Michelle Sobel Dec. 06, 2010 Julian Assange, who has an Interpol notice out for his arrest, is charged not with rape but with failure to use a condom during sex, ...
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People with AIDS are living longer, dying of non-HIV-caused illnesses, research finds

Christopher Lynch, MD Dec. 03, 2010 A survey of ten years’ worth of medical records has found that, due to the increased efficacy of antiretroviral drugs, AIDS patients are living longer ...
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Reviewer praises book about cells used to create drug for herpes

Michelle Sobel Dec. 03, 2010 NPR’s book critic Heller McAlpin recently had many good things to say about a new book that follows the life of one woman’s cancer cells, ...
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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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HIV tests hit all-time high in U.S.

Lisa Oldson, MD Dec. 02, 2010 The number of American adults who have ever been tested for HIV reached record numbers last year, the New York Times reports.
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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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HIV drug’s once-a-day use reportedly fails trials

Lisa Oldson, MD Dec. 01, 2010 The once-daily use of Isentress, an antiretroviral drug manufactured by Merck & Co., did not pass a Phase III trial, according to Reuters.
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Study: caring for parents with AIDS takes toll on children

Christopher Lynch, MD Dec. 01, 2010 Children who take care of parents with HIV or AIDS are at greater risk of developing mental disorders, according to recent research.
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World AIDS Days emphasizes importance of STD testing

Michelle Sobel Nov. 30, 2010 As Wednesday is World AIDS Day, public health officials in northwest Michigan are urging the public to take advantage of free STD testing services, the ...
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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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Expert extols virtues of later-life condom use

Lisa Oldson, MD Nov. 30, 2010 In an interview conducted during the National Press Club's Book Fair and Authors' Night, psychologist Dorree Lynn warned SecondAct of the perils of unprotected sex ...
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Cervical cancer screening may affect chlamydia screening rate, survey finds

Lisa Oldson, 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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Why do AIDS patients lose almost all T cells? New study may have answer

Michelle Sobel Nov. 30, 2010 Research published in the journal Cell may have finally determined why a type of immune cell is almost totally absent in the body when HIV ...
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Pope endorses condom use only to prevent HIV

Christopher Lynch, MD Nov. 29, 2010 In a book of interviews conducted with Pope Benedict XVI, the head of the Catholic Church approves the use of condoms during sex to prevent ...
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One in four Britons with HIV is unaware of having the disease, report says

Lisa Oldson, MD Nov. 29, 2010 According to the United Kingdom Health Protection Agency (HPA), 25 percent of HIV-positive adults do not know that they have been infected, BBC News 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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Studies find HIV transmission through breast milk facilitated by vitamins

Michelle Sobel Nov. 29, 2010 A diet supplemented by vitamin A and beta-carotene may promote the transmission of HIV from mother to child, two recent studies have found.
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Rochester area sees steady increase in HIV cases

Christopher Lynch, MD Nov. 24, 2010 The number of reported cases of HIV in Monroe County, the seat of Rochester, New York, has been increasing over the last four years, the ...
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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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Study finds putting off treatment costs HIV patients, taxpayers dearly

Christopher Lynch, MD Nov. 22, 2010 Nearly half of HIV patients are “late entrants” when it comes to getting treated for their sexually transmitted disease (STD), researchers report.
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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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Study finds HIV’s structure tricks antibodies

Lisa Oldson, MD Nov. 19, 2010 The surface of the human immunodeficiency virus contains decoy molecules that temporarily fool human immune cells, X-ray crystallographers have discovered.
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Public health department initiates art contest to help fight STDs

Michelle Sobel 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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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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Experts find kidney transplants may be feasible for the HIV-positive

Michelle Sobel Nov. 18, 2010 Survival rates among HIV-positive organ recipients may be high enough to open the possibility of kidney transplants to those with the virus or AIDS, according ...
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Incidence of syphilis doubles in Maine, state CDC warns

Christopher Lynch, MD Nov. 18, 2010 The number of primary and secondary cases of syphilis recorded in Maine this year is twice the usual number, says the state’s Center for Disease ...
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Former surgeon general warns 200,000 with HIV remain undiagnosed

Michelle Sobel Nov. 17, 2010 Lack of HIV awareness is an ongoing American problem, C. Everett Koop warned the 2010 National Summit on HIV Diagnosis, Prevention and Access to Care.
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Research ties depression to risk of HIV infection

Christopher Lynch, MD Nov. 17, 2010 Contracting HIV likely increases the risk of depression, and research has revealed that the reverse may also be true. According to a recent study, depression ...
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Human protein found to hinder HIV production

Christopher Lynch, MD Nov. 17, 2010 No cure for HIV currently exists. However, microbiologists at McGill University have found that a naturally occurring protein - bone marrow stromal cell antigen-2, or ...
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Survey finds older Americans often eschew condoms, STD tests

Christopher Lynch, MD Nov. 16, 2010 The results of a new survey by the Center for Sexual Health Promotion at Indiana University suggest that mature Americans under-utilize condoms and STD testing ...
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Baby boomers run sexual health risks, survey finds

Christopher Lynch, MD Nov. 16, 2010 According to a poll conducted by the Canadian Liver Foundation, 16 percent of baby boomers - those aged 46 to 64 - have unprotected sex.
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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

Christopher Lynch, MD 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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Research deconstructs infection-worsening immune response to HIV

Michelle Sobel Nov. 15, 2010 A pair of studies published in the journal Blood have determined a potential cause of immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome, or IRIS, a side effect of ...
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Study explains HIV’s ability to beat immune system

Christopher Lynch, MD Nov. 15, 2010 New research finds that a particular protein on the surface of the human immunodeficiency virus allows it to enter human cells before they can form ...
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Education program helps people cope with HIV/AIDS

Lisa Oldson, MD Nov. 12, 2010 For more than two decades, an educational outreach program in Salt Lake City has been helping individuals live with HIV and AIDS, Q Salt Lake ...
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New drug to treat HIV complication approved by FDA

Michelle Sobel Nov. 12, 2010 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced its approval of Egrifta, a drug designed to treat lipodystrophy, an effect of HIV.
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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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Research: girls more likely not to use protection during first sexual encounter

Michelle Sobel Nov. 09, 2010 A study conducted by a researcher from Arizona State University has found that during first-time sex, adolescent girls engage in risky behavior more frequently than ...
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One in six men would not seek help for potential STD, survey finds

Michelle Sobel Nov. 09, 2010 A recent online survey by Medical Direct found that when it comes to seeking treatment for medical ailments, 18 percent of men would not speak ...
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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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World Health Organization changes HIV treatments for mothers, newborns

Christopher Lynch, MD Oct. 29, 2010 Articles recently featured in the New England Journal of Medicine and support from the National Institutes of Health contributed to updates of treatment protocols for ...
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Risky sexual behavior still a growing trend among gay men

Michelle Sobel Oct. 29, 2010 Risky sexual behavior continues to be a major concern among certain parts of gay community, according to findings published in the journal BMC Infectious Diseases.
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Study finds risky behavior trends among New York City teenagers

Christopher Lynch, MD Oct. 29, 2010 Following the publication of national questionnaire results, New York City health officials found that approximately 10 percent of high school students have been involved in ...
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Survey finds large Australian population at risk of herpes

Michelle Sobel Oct. 27, 2010 The Australian Herpes Management Forum (AHMF) recently published the results of a web-based survey, which evaluated an individual's risk of contracting herpes. Of the 2,400 ...
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Arkansas-based student organization hosts risky behavior awareness event

Lisa Oldson, MD Oct. 26, 2010 This October, VOX, a new student-run organization at Arkansas State University (ASU), will be taking a campus-based haunted house to a whole new level. The ...
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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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Study finds more risky behavior among teenagers who have sex with both genders

Lisa Oldson, MD Oct. 26, 2010 A new study has found that approximately 10 percent of bisexual teenagers in New York City may be more apt to be involved in risky ...
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Homemade tattoos increase STD risk among middle school students

Michelle Sobel Oct. 25, 2010 The growing popularity of tattoos in today's society has led to many adolescents having the needle-based artwork in the home.
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Pocketbook Monologues addresses HIV/AIDS among African-American women

Christopher Lynch, MD Oct. 25, 2010 Following a 2007 report on sexually transmitted diseases published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one woman decided it was time to ...
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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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Columbia University bioengineer designs handheld STD diagnostic equipment

Christopher Lynch, MD Oct. 25, 2010 Samuel Sia, a bioengineer at Columbia University in New York, recently developed a new medical device that tests individuals for blood-borne infections, including sexually transmitted ...
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Teenage boy pushes back against fraudulent STD medication ad

Christopher Lynch, MD Oct. 25, 2010 A teenage boy from Wales has launched a internet-based initiative on Twitter to educate people about an alleged "miracle drug". Rhys Morgan, a 15-year-old who ...
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Herpes linked to inflammatory brain disease

Lisa Oldson, MD Oct. 22, 2010 People who test positive for herpes may be at an increased risk of suffering from encephalitis, according to a study published in The Lancet Infectious ...
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The J-Spot: A Sex Educator Tells All show stops in Washington State

Michelle Sobel Oct. 21, 2010 Jay Friedman recently brought his safe sex lecture to Washington State University (WSU) to encourage students to be responsible about their sexual health. The J-Spot: ...
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Georgia health groups reveal free healthcare information kiosk

Michelle Sobel Oct. 21, 2010 The National Health Museum (NHM), the Georgia Department of Community Health and SoloHealth, a technology company, have joined efforts to launch Personal Health Advisor (PHA). ...
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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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West Virginia's Greek community participates in MTV safe sex campaign

Lisa Oldson, MD Oct. 20, 2010 The fraternities and sororities at West Virginia University (WVU) recently contributed to the school's student health center the involvement in the MTV-sponsored Wrap It Up ...
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AIDS awareness day promotes HIV prevention among Latino, Hispanic Americans

Michelle Sobel Oct. 20, 2010 Latino and Hispanic Americans across the country recently joined efforts in recognizing National Latino AIDS Awareness Day. Established in 2003, the initiative has raised awareness ...
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Missouri university launches teen pregnancy prevention program

Christopher Lynch, MD Oct. 20, 2010 The SPOT, a teen health clinic at the Washington University (WU) Medical Center, has started working on reducing the rate of teen pregnancies in Missouri. ...
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Nonprofit organization launches HIV, hepatitis C health program for gay men

Lisa Oldson, MD Oct. 19, 2010 In an effort to improve healthcare opportunities for gay men who are infected with HIV and hepatitis C, the Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) has launched ...
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Alabama school system joins national teen pregnancy prevention campaign

Lisa Oldson, MD Oct. 18, 2010 As part of the nationwide initiative to prevent the growing number of teen pregnancies, the Macon County school district will receive funding from the U.S. ...
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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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Edward Norton, Don Cheadle named goodwill ambassadors to help combat HIV/AIDS

Christopher Lynch, MD Oct. 18, 2010 Members of the United Nations General Assembly recently gathered at the New York-based headquarters to recognize several celebrities for raising awareness of many international concerns, ...
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Annual California event raises money for AIDS research

Lisa Oldson, MD Oct. 18, 2010 Despite the rainy weather and cloudy skies, approximately 30,000 people participated in the AIDS Walk Los Angeles. During the West Hollywood event, an estimated $2.9 ...
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Annual pediatrics AIDS event will take place in New York

Lisa Oldson, MD Oct. 18, 2010 The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation will host its 17th annual Kids for Kids Family Carnival on November 6 at the Skylight Soho in New ...
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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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Pornography companies closed following HIV scare

Lisa Oldson, MD Oct. 14, 2010 According to media reports, five California-based pornography companies have been shut down indefinitely after an actor allegedly tested positive for HIV. The test results were ...
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New York health officials update care guidelines for HIV-positive women

Christopher Lynch, MD Oct. 14, 2010 The New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute recently updated the guidelines for treating women with HIV and who have been diagnosed with menstrual ...
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Iowa sociologist targets college students, communities for safe sex campaign

Michelle Sobel Oct. 13, 2010 Casual relationships, or hooking up, have been linked to several physical and emotional repercussions among college students, according to research conducted at Iowa State University. ...
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Grey's Anatomy star hosts second annual hepatitis, liver cancer fundraiser

Christopher Lynch, MD Oct. 12, 2010 Sara Ramirez, an actress who portrays orthopedic surgeon Callie Torres on Grey's Anatomy, was among several stars who took to the stage in New York ...
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Columbia University tops sexual health school list

Christopher Lynch, MD Oct. 07, 2010 Columbia University has been named the top school in sexual health awareness in the U.S., according to findings by Trojan, Sperling's BestPlaces and Rock the ...
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ONE Condoms launches annual design contest

Michelle Sobel Oct. 07, 2010 ONE Condoms is now accepting submissions for the fifth annual Design ONE contest, which challenge participants to design artwork that will be featured on its ...
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Study finds teenagers more apt to use condoms than older adults

Michelle Sobel Oct. 05, 2010 Teenagers and young people are more likely to use condoms than older individuals, according to findings published in the Journal of Sexual Health.
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Drew University removes free condom services on campus

Christopher Lynch, MD Oct. 05, 2010 The health services department at Drew University will no longer provide free condoms to the students, following reports thatsome individuals were taking too many at ...
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Say Yes to the Test campaign launches STD screening advertisements

Michelle Sobel 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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Pamela Anderson opts for vegan diet to combat hepatitis C symptoms

Michelle Sobel Oct. 04, 2010 A People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) supporter and Baywatch blond bombshell, Pamela Anderson has launched an effort to raise awareness of the ...
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Female patients unaffected by potential genital herpes vaccination, study shows

Michelle Sobel Oct. 01, 2010 The use of an experimental genital herpes treatment was found to be ineffective in women, according to research conducted by the National Institute of Allergy ...
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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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Hepatitis B prevention campaign stops by Rutgers University

Christopher Lynch, MD Sep. 30, 2010 In an effort to support the B HERE campaign, several Asian-American musicians whose claim to fame started with a YouTube video, recently performed at Rutgers ...
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Gay, bisexual men at higher HIV risk in major U.S. cities

Michelle Sobel Sep. 28, 2010 A recent study has found that 1 in 5 gay or bisexual men living in 21 major cities across the country have HIV, according to ...
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STD risk spikes among teens with mental health problems

Michelle Sobel Sep. 28, 2010 Teenagers with certain mental health disorders may be more likely to have unprotected sex, according to findings published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical ...
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Survey: UK teens taking more sexual health risks

Christopher Lynch, MD 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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International condom king visits The Big Apple

Lisa Oldson, MD Sep. 23, 2010 In an effort to give a comedic, yet important speech about safe sexual health, Thailand's condom king, Mechai Viravaidya, made a recent trip to New ...
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Hepatitis C outbreak leads to growing concern in Minnesota

Lisa Oldson, MD Sep. 23, 2010 A total of 12 individuals residing in Hastings, Minnesota were recently connected to a hepatitis C outbreak, which may have been caused by the sharing ...
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Government task force removes insurance copays from some STD care services

Christopher Lynch, MD Sep. 23, 2010 President Barack Obama's Preventative Services Task Force recently continued its efforts towards improving the U.S. health system by altering insurance coverage of preventative care. Individuals
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Media may be linked to growing number of sexually active teens

Lisa Oldson, MD Sep. 20, 2010 Sexually explicit content has become a common trend in today's movies, television shows, music and websites, which could be greatly contributing to risky behavior among ...
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Two thirds of American teenagers aren't learning about contraceptives

Christopher Lynch, MD Sep. 20, 2010 Approximately one-third of American teenagers enrolled in sex education classes have been taught about contraceptive methods, according to a study conducted by the Centers for ...
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Pam Stenzel brings safe sex message to the Midwest

Christopher Lynch, MD Sep. 20, 2010 Pam Stenzel, a sexual health educator, recently brought her teenager-focused campaign, Sex Still Has a Price Tag, to Nebraska and Kansas, speaking to a young ...
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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

Christopher Lynch, MD 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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Condomania announces sales on name-brand condoms

Michelle Sobel Sep. 15, 2010 In an effort to continue its support of safe sex practices, Condomania, the first U.S. condom shop, has announced the launching of the Condomania MegaMix, ...
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Connecticut program links participants with sexual health organization

Lisa Oldson, MD Sep. 14, 2010 While many young people spent this past summer at the beach or at the mall, some teenagers were involved in sexual awareness programs that proved ...
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Sexual health software linked to better health decisions

Lisa Oldson, MD Sep. 10, 2010 The use of computer-based safe sex initiatives may help slow the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), according to a study conducted at the the ...
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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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Condom machines installed in San Francisco jail

Lisa Oldson, MD Sep. 09, 2010 As a result of the growing number of sexually transmitted disease (STD) cases in correctional facilities nationwide, some jail officials are implementing precautionary measures.
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Explicit cell phone use may lead to risky behavior in teens

Lisa Oldson, MD Sep. 03, 2010 As the number of sexually active teenagers continues to grow nationwide, the use of modern technology, including cell phones, is contributing to an increase in ...
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Health officials use technology to disseminate sexual health information

Lisa Oldson, MD Aug. 26, 2010 Due to the persistent - and in some parts of the country growing - epidemic of STD infections, public health authorities are coming up with ...
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Health awareness event expected to lower STD transmission in gay community

Christopher Lynch, MD Aug. 26, 2010 Men who have sex with men are among the groups who are the most at risk for contracting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). As a result, ...
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Midwestern town hopes to battle STDs through information, knowledge

Lisa Oldson, MD Aug. 24, 2010 Nebraska's Douglas County has the dubious distinction of being the STD capital of the U.S., as the rate of infections, especially among its young residents, ...
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Alarmed by STD rise, Philly activist distributes prophylactics

Michelle Sobel Aug. 20, 2010 The rate of STDs is on the rise in many parts of the country, and in places like Philadelphia, the situation appears to be particularly ...
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Delivery reminds cast of Jersey Shore to practice safe sex

Lisa Oldson, MD Aug. 19, 2010 The antics of the cast of Jersey Shore are frequently derided in the media, but there is hope that at least some of their experiences ...
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German pop star on trial for allegedly infecting partner with HIV

Christopher Lynch, MD Aug. 18, 2010 Although many STD prevention advocates praise pop stars who choose to act as role models for young people, some celebrities' bad experiences may also serve ...
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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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Fascination with vampire themes may lead to STD outbreak in teens

Michelle Sobel Jul. 27, 2010 As a result of the popularity of the vampire-themed Twilight books and movies, some fans are taking their infatuation with this trend to an extreme ...
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Circumcision found not affective in HIV prevention in gay men

Lisa Oldson, MD Jul. 23, 2010 Adult circumcision in gay men may only have a small effect on HIV prevention, according to a study conducted at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate ...
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Sex-ed taught on stage during New York-based theatrical performance

Michelle Sobel 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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Scarlett Johannson raises awareness of growing HIV epidemic

Christopher Lynch, MD Jul. 15, 2010 One of Hollywood's top young actresses, Scarlett Johansson, has used her celebrity status to encourage young people to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
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Too Fast for Love Tour encourages college students to get tested

Michelle Sobel 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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Medical professionals stress importance of HIV testing in teenagers

Christopher Lynch, MD Jul. 07, 2010 Despite recommendations by public health organizations to begin testing teenagers for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) at age 13 years, experts have found that many physicians ...
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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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More people contracting HIV may live in Southern states

Michelle Sobel Jun. 29, 2010 The spreading of sexually transmitted diseases has been a growing epidemic in the U.S. for decades, and recently Southern states have been singled out by ...
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Producers recognize increased STD risks in reality TV

Michelle Sobel Jun. 28, 2010 Watching reality shows has become one of America's favorite pastimes, but these series may be sending wrong messages to their audiences. Many of these TV ...
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Rapid results test for hepatitis C receives FDA approval

Michelle Sobel Jun. 28, 2010 A new blood test has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to detect hepatitis C virus (HCV) in individuals aged 15 ...
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