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Exploring the connection between HIV, cervical cancer and aspirin

Lisa Oldson, MD Jan. 18, 2012 January marks Cervical Health Awareness Month, prompting many researchers to take a second look at ways to prevent cancers of the reproductive system.
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Ohio city loses STD grant money

Sabine Kortals 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 may be more likely to contract an STD while they are ovulating

Michelle Sobel Jan. 05, 2012 In order to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), it's important to understand who is at the highest risk of contracting these diseases.
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Chicago health officials call for syphilis prevention

Christopher Lynch, MD Dec. 20, 2011 According to a recent report released by The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), syphilis rates went up 23 percent in the area since 2009.
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STD rates in the over-50 crowd are increasing

Lisa Oldson, MD Dec. 13, 2011 A recent report in the journal MEDSURG Nursing reports that people who are 50 and older are becoming infected with HIV/AIDS, herpes, syphilis, human papillomavirus ...
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Arizona State University removes condom vending machines from dormitory

Sabine Kortals Dec. 12, 2011 The condom dispensers located at Arizona State University's Taylor Place dormitory were a helpful resource for students who wanted to practice safer sex on a ...
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Positive news in the battle against HIV

Michelle Sobel Dec. 01, 2011 December 1 is World AIDS Day, and President Obama is expected to announced that the new global target for treating people with this sexually transmitted ...
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Researchers say patch is effective in distributing HIV medication

Lisa Oldson, MD Nov. 01, 2011 While all sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can come with a variety of dangerous side effects, many people report that HIV is the infection they fear ...
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Physician warns that vaccines are not enough to protect from STDs

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

Sabine Kortals Oct. 27, 2011 Many patients infected with HIV may not know that they may also have another sexually transmitted disease (STD).
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Baby boomers still in need of greater STD awareness

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

Lisa Oldson, MD Oct. 21, 2011 Although people of any age can develop a sexually transmitted disease (STD), a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control Prevention finds that people ...
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Students host "Sex Jeopardy" to increase STD awareness

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lisa Oldson, MD Oct. 03, 2011 Every new thing that scientists learn about how sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) function brings them one step closer to developing more vaccines and medications.
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Organization gives out free condoms to educate people on overpopulation

Christopher Lynch, MD Sep. 30, 2011 People who are looking to protect themselves against developing a sexually transmitted disease (STD) should consider practicing safer sex by using condoms.
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Medical students are not getting proper vaccinations

Michelle Sobel Sep. 30, 2011 While all sexually active people have a risk of developing a sexually transmitted disease (STD), healthcare professionals have an increased chance of contracting these infections ...
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New treatment developed for hepatitis C

Michelle Sobel Sep. 29, 2011 Patients with hepatitis C have limited options in terms of treatment.The sometimes sexually transmitted disease (STD) can cause serious liver damage, potentially leading to the ...
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STD testing especially important for college students

Christopher Lynch, MD Sep. 29, 2011 It's back-to-campus time, and for college students this means making sure that they are practicing safe sex and doing all they can to avoid developing ...
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NYC parents argue about proper sexual education for students

Michelle Sobel Sep. 28, 2011 While many people hold different opinions regarding the best way to educate children about sexual health, statistics show that young people are lacking in important ...
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Appalachian pediatricians are less likely to advocate for HPV vaccine

Lisa Oldson, MD Sep. 28, 2011 Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) may cause a variety of other conditions.
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Researchers work to determine when to begin HIV treatment

Sabine Kortals Sep. 27, 2011 While all sexually transmitted diseases carry serious risks, HIV is known as one of the most dangerous infections that a person can contract.
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Hepatitis C is more likely to cause liver cancer than other disorders

Michelle Sobel Sep. 27, 2011 Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) come with a variety of dangerous symptoms ranging from outbreaks of sores, to organ complications, to death.
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Young people having unprotected sex at an alarming rate

Michelle Sobel Sep. 27, 2011 The best way to avoid developing a sexually transmitted disease (STD) is by practicing safe sex.
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Doctors and nurses advocate for clean syringe bill

Christopher Lynch, MD Sep. 23, 2011 Physicians and politicians alike are constantly searching for ways to lower sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates in their area.
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RAINN day 2011 aimed at reducing sexual attacks on college campuses

Lisa Oldson, MD Sep. 23, 2011 According to the website CrisisConnectionInc.org, a person is sexually assaulted every 45 minutes in the U.S. One in 15 victims will contract a sexually transmitted ...
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Compound in sharks may help fight STD

Christopher Lynch, MD Sep. 21, 2011 Researchers are constantly searching for more effective treatments for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and sometimes find them in unexpected places.
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STD worries rise on Mondays

Michelle Sobel Sep. 21, 2011 Sexual health is something that should be on a person's mind regularly, but many people trying to avoid even thinking about the subject.
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Minnesota calls for more chlamydia screenings

Lisa Oldson, MD Sep. 19, 2011 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that chlamydia is the most commonly reported sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the country.
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Researchers discuss challenges associated with HIV prevention and treatment

Christopher Lynch, MD Sep. 19, 2011 Of the many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that currently exist, HIV presents some of the most difficult challenges in terms of finding effective treatments.
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Doctor develops new protocol for sexual abuse victims

Lisa Oldson, MD Sep. 14, 2011 Many cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) occur due to people being in a sexually abusive relationship with their partner or from sexual assault.
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Researchers find that older women are not given enough education on STDs

Christopher Lynch, MD Sep. 14, 2011 Anyone who is sexually active is at risk of developing a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
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Call for change regarding blood donation rules

Michelle Sobel Sep. 14, 2011 Contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STDs) is something that can happen to anyone, regardless of their sexual orientation.
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First FDA-approved organic herpes treatment now available

Sabine Kortals Sep. 13, 2011 When a person develops a sexually transmitted disease (STD) there are usually a variety of medications on the market that can help control or cure ...
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Cutting STD funds leaves many New Yorkers untreated

Michelle Sobel Sep. 13, 2011 Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are on the rise in New York City, with the rates at their highest for individuals between 15 and 30, according ...
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Research shows the brain is hardwired to conform to peer pressure

Lisa Oldson, MD Sep. 12, 2011 The number of teens who engage in dangerous sexual behavior is higher than any other age group.
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Women may get HPV protection from fewer than three doses of vaccine

Lisa Oldson, MD Sep. 12, 2011 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that the human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD).
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Doctor seeks to educate teens on sexual health matters

Michelle Sobel Sep. 12, 2011 Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are particularly prevalent among young adults.
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Greater sexual education for teens needed in the spring months

Sabine Kortals Sep. 08, 2011 A recent study has found that adolescents are more likely to conceive children in March than adults are.
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Alcohol may lead to sexual aggression

Sabine Kortals Sep. 08, 2011 Recently, researchers have been finding an increasing amount of evidence that shows many women develop sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) from abusive partners who refuse to ...
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NYC cuts free STD testing

Lisa Oldson, MD Sep. 07, 2011 According to the health information website Avert.com, there are over 100,00 people living with HIV in New York City and over 80,000 people living with ...
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Talking about sexual health lowers the risk of STDs

Sabine Kortals Sep. 07, 2011 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that two groups who are particularly at risk of developing a sexually transmitted disease (STD) are people ...
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Abusive relationships can lead to STD infections

Michelle Sobel Sep. 07, 2011 HIV infection can happen to anyone who does not practice safe sex, but some populations are particularly at risk.
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Internet sperm banks carry risk of distributing semen with STDs

Sabine Kortals Sep. 06, 2011 According to the California Cryo Bank, in order to become one of their sperm donors, a person has to go through a variety of tests ...
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Having fun shouldn't have to involve sexual risks

Sabine Kortals Sep. 06, 2011 Sexual health is particularly important for college students, since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that individuals between the ages of 15 and ...
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Children who go through puberty rapidly are at risk of STDs

Sabine Kortals Sep. 01, 2011 Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be potentially deadly if they go untreated.
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New testing strategy for HIV

Michelle Sobel Aug. 31, 2011 Researchers are constantly searching for more effective ways to detect HIV, in a effort to inform individuals of their status as quickly as possible.
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Rates of STDs among young adults on the rise

Sabine Kortals Aug. 29, 2011 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are 19 million new cases of people developing sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the U.S. ...
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Chlamydia and other STD rates rising

Michelle Sobel Aug. 29, 2011 According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, chlamydia is sexually transmitted disease that often does not have any visible symptoms.
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Physicians in some states offering antibiotics to at risk partners

Christopher Lynch, MD Aug. 24, 2011 The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has been searching for a way to keep the number of sexually transmitted infections down.
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Call for better sexual education

Lisa Oldson, MD 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

Michelle Sobel 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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Numerous women refusing to be vaccinated for HPV

Lisa Oldson, MD Aug. 23, 2011 The human papillomavirus (HPV) has been characterized as a significantly dangerous sexually transmitted disease (STD), capable of doing serious damage to the female reproductive system.
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Texas governor publicly changes opinion on HPV vaccination for young women

Lisa Oldson, MD Aug. 15, 2011 Shortly after announcing plans to run for the U.S. presidency during the 2012 elections, Texas Governor Rick Perry publicly claimed he was wrong to mandate ...
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Philadelphia public health campaign distributes over one million free condoms

Lisa Oldson, MD Aug. 12, 2011 The Department of Public Health in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania recently announced a considerable development in one of its initiatives employed to combat sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
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British Columbia launches e-mail service for informing partners of STD infection

Michelle Sobel Aug. 09, 2011 The British Columbia Centre for Disease Control is taking an innovative approach in combating the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
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The common presence of female reproductive tract infections

Michelle Sobel Jul. 29, 2011 Women are often afflicted by reproductive tract infections (RTIs), ailments that occur in the upper or lower reproductive tract.
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New male contraceptives are being investigated

Michelle Sobel 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

Michelle Sobel 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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Painful intercourse may be a sign of an STD

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

Sabine Kortals 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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Researchers discover high rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea among arrestees

Lisa Oldson, MD Jul. 15, 2011 Behaviors that are known to increase individuals' risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) include engaging in unprotected sex with multiple partners and using intravenous ...
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Some California schools are revoking health class as a required course

Lisa Oldson, MD 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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Budget cuts mean no STD testing in NH city clinics

Christopher Lynch, MD Jul. 07, 2011 Many schools have cut funding for sexual education programs due to budget constraints, and now Manchester, New Hampshire residents will be unable to receive HIV ...
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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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Does a bad economy mean more STDs?

Lisa Oldson, MD Jul. 06, 2011 A recent article published by the Dayton Daily News reported that some health officials think the economic recession may be to blame for an increase ...
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The good and bad news about STDs in Virginia, Tennessee

Christopher Lynch, MD Jul. 04, 2011 In a recent article published by TriCities.com, a group of University of Virginia researchers discussed the prevalence of so-called lifestyle-related diseases, which include sexually transmitted ...
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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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Bristol Palin's new memoir highlights dangers of unprotected sex

Sabine Kortals 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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Ohio parents urged to promote safe sex

Sabine Kortals Jun. 28, 2011 Due to the growing number of Ohio teens who have been diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) some parents and health experts have considered whether ...
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Expedited partner therapy is becoming a more widespread practice for reducing STD prevalence

Lisa Oldson, MD Jun. 27, 2011 Connecticut is the latest of 27 other states to legalize a medical practice called expedited partner therapy (EPT), which is used to reduce some of ...
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Health experts endorse IUDs as a healthy form of birth control

Michelle Sobel 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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Hamilton County STD rates exceed national averages

Michelle Sobel Jun. 21, 2011 Health officials from Hamilton County, Ohio, have said that the area has experienced a "mini-epidemic" of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), according to a recent article ...
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Health experts target social media websites to increase STD awareness

Christopher Lynch, MD Jun. 20, 2011 Despite numerous medical advancements that have led to quick, convenient testing and several antibiotic cures, a high number of people are diagnosed with sexually transmitted ...
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Teens may seek sexual role models in parents, not peers

Lisa Oldson, 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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Researchers find disparities between rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea in straight and gay men

Lisa Oldson, MD Jun. 15, 2011 Homosexual men are often identified as one group that it at high risk for contracting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
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New Illinois law mandates inclusion of contraceptives in sexual education programs

Christopher Lynch, 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

Lisa Oldson, MD 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

Sabine Kortals 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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Los Angeles health experts show concern over county's STD program reorganization

Christopher Lynch, MD Jun. 13, 2011 Many U.S. counties that are under financial strain have reduced funding for sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention programs in an attempt to balance their budgets.
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Are e-cards an effective way to slow the spread of STDs?

Sabine Kortals Jun. 10, 2011 Many health experts believe that it is crucial for individuals to tell their past sexual partners if they have been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted ...
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Psychological factors may impact levels of sexual enjoyment

Christopher Lynch, 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 investigate whether consumers are interested in preventive HIV treatment

Lisa Oldson, MD Jun. 07, 2011 Recent research indicated that the antiretroviral drug Truvada reduces the risk of HIV infection by 44 percent when used as directed.
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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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Unprotected sex may be more common in committed relationships than casual ones

Christopher Lynch, MD 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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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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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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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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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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Adult film performers may set a good example for some safe sex practices

Lisa Oldson, MD May. 19, 2011 Although it may sound counterintuitive, some health experts believe that professionals in the adult film industry may be practicing safer sex than many sexually active ...
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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 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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Bullied LGBT youth have higher risk of contracting STDs, study shows

Michelle Sobel May. 17, 2011 Individuals who experience bullying in school based on their sexual identity may be more likely to contract a sexually transmitted disease (STD) or engage in ...
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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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Smartphone applications may help people manage their sex lives

Christopher Lynch, MD May. 12, 2011 Despite all the potential uses for smartphone applications, people may not guess that some of those designed for Android phones may help users manage their ...
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Health experts want boomer generation that they are not immune to STDs

Lisa Oldson, MD 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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How high is high risk?

Christopher Lynch, 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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Scientists working to develop new contraceptive to protect against STDs

Christopher Lynch, MD 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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Georgia residents are urged to maintain awareness of STD risk

Christopher Lynch, MD May. 04, 2011 A recent article published in the Savannah Tribune indicates that although it has been 30 years since the first case of HIV was diagnosed in ...
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FDA prohibits companies from selling ineffective STD cures

Christopher Lynch, MD May. 04, 2011 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to 11 companies that sell products labeled as cures for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), according ...
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STD rates in Alaska are of 'epidemic' proportions

Christopher Lynch, MD May. 03, 2011 A recent article published in the Seward Phoenix Log highlighted the above-average prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among Alaskan populations and indicated that increased ...
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Anti-HIV drugs may be multi-purpose

Michelle Sobel May. 03, 2011 While drug-based HIV treatments have been known to be expensive, researchers believe that they may be able to treat a variety of serious diseases, which ...
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Partner choices may affect HIV risk among gay African-Americans

Michelle Sobel May. 02, 2011 Although black homosexual males do not necessarily have more unprotected sex than Caucasian heterosexual men, differences in partner choices among these two groups may explain ...
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Researchers advocate for more STD testing in emergency care settings

Lisa Oldson, MD May. 02, 2011 Female teens who seek emergency medical treatment due to complaints of lower abdominal pain or urinary problems should be tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), ...
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San Francisco celebrates 100 years of treating STDs

Lisa Oldson, MD Apr. 27, 2011 A recent article published in the San Francisco Chronicle acknowledged the 100-year anniversary of the date that the City Clinic began treating sexually transmitted diseases ...
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MTV and CDC join forces to dispel common STD myths

Sabine Kortals 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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New hepatitis C drugs may be approved by the FDA despite potential side effects

Sabine Kortals Apr. 26, 2011 Although studies have shown that adding boceprevir to standard hepatitis C drug regimens improves an individual's chances of recovery, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...
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Connecticut DPH encourages residents to seek STD testing

Christopher Lynch, MD Apr. 26, 2011 Members of the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) are encouraging sexually active state residents to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) at some ...
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Performance-enhancing drugs may compromise sexual health of older individuals

Michelle Sobel Apr. 25, 2011 Some people believe that erectile dysfunction medications such as Viagra have significantly improved the sex lives of older Americans. However, a recent article published by ...
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Peoria County hosts community meetings on reproductive health

Michelle Sobel 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

Christopher Lynch, 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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Glee actor says he avoided sex during his teen years due to fear of STDs

Sabine Kortals Apr. 21, 2011 Actor Matthew Morrison, who currently stars in the ABC television series Glee, recently told Female First magazine that he was scared of sex when he ...
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FDA approves new test that detects trichomonas vaginalis

Sabine Kortals Apr. 21, 2011 Some scientists have hypothesized that trichomonas vaginalis is one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the U.S. However, until recently, testing methods ...
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Oklahoma Department of Health encourages sex education to combat teen STD prevalence

Sabine Kortals Apr. 20, 2011 Similar to nationwide statistics, adolescents account for nearly half of new sexually transmitted disease (STD) diagnoses in the state of Oklahoma, according to the Tulsa ...
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Teens who engage in risky behaviors may be less likely to use condoms

Lisa Oldson, 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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Reports of chlamydia are up in Rock County, Wisconsin

Michelle Sobel Apr. 18, 2011 Over the past year, reports of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in Rock County, Wisconsin have increased 18 percent, and there has been a 32 percent ...
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New regulations would require minors to obtain parental consent before seeking STD care

Christopher Lynch, MD Apr. 18, 2011 Legislation that has been proposed by Republicans in Minnesota would require minors to obtain parental consent before they receive medical care for issues such as ...
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Retirement communities, performance-enhancing drugs contribute to STD rise among seniors

Christopher Lynch, MD Apr. 18, 2011 While national statistics have shown significant increases in the number of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) reported among older Americans, a recent article published by the ...
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Sacramento health officials show concern over STD prevalence

Michelle Sobel Apr. 17, 2011 A recent article published by ABC News 10 highlighted the high rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among residents in Sacramento, California, which has become ...
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Juvenile offenders require new safe-sex interventions, researchers say

Christopher Lynch, MD 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 expert reveals lesser-known facts about the contraceptives

Sabine Kortals Apr. 12, 2011 Despite the widespread use of condoms as a form of contraception and sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention, many individuals know little about the rubber or ...
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Condom manufacturer announces newly sized latex-free product

Lisa Oldson, MD 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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Herpes may be associated with memory loss in old age

Christopher Lynch, MD Apr. 11, 2011 Individuals who suffer from herpes, particularly those whose infections are left untreated, may be more likely to experience cognitive decline as they age, according to ...
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Philadelphia launches unique initiatives to raise STD awareness

Sabine Kortals Apr. 08, 2011 After a report from the Philadelphia Department of Health indicated that local teens account for the majority of the city's climbing sexually transmitted disease (STD) ...
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Minnesota STD rate hits a record high

Sabine Kortals Apr. 07, 2011 Recent data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows that there were more reported cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) found among state residents during ...
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Experts provide advice for discussing STDs

Lisa Oldson, MD Apr. 06, 2011 Addressing health conditions with a new sexual partner may be daunting to individuals who suffer from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
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Health officials at University of Kentucky say STDs are on the rise

Christopher Lynch, MD Apr. 06, 2011 Health officials at the University of Kentucky Healthcare University recently told the Kentucky Kernel that new cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) reported thus far ...
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Some reality stars must undergo STD screening

Sabine Kortals Apr. 05, 2011 Love-seeking men and women who appear on ABC's reality show The Bachelorette are required to undergo screening for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), as well as ...
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Seniors receive guidance regarding their sexual health

Sabine Kortals Apr. 04, 2011 Nationally renowned psychosexual therapist Ruth Westheimer recently addressed a group of senior citizens from the Boston assisted-living facility NewBridge on the Charles, according to an ...
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Clay County officials warn youths of STDs

Christopher Lynch, MD Apr. 04, 2011 Health officials in Clay County, Florida, are urging parents and educators to highlight the negative effects of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in an attempt to ...
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Houston health organization will host female condom launch parties

Michelle Sobel Apr. 01, 2011 The creators of the FC2 female condom have collaborated with health officials in Houston, Texas, to garner attention for their product and its ability to ...
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A student documentary highlights lack of sexual education

Lisa Oldson, MD Mar. 31, 2011 Students from a Boston District high school in Jamaica Plain recently filmed a documentary to emphasize the need for sexual education in schools, according to ...
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Michigan residents may be apprehensive about STD testing results

Lisa Oldson, MD Mar. 30, 2011 A health official impersonator recently stirred up concern among several Michigan residents when he informed them that they had tested positive for HIV or other ...
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The GAPA offers health advice regarding STDs

Christopher Lynch, MD Mar. 30, 2011 Since April is also known as Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness Month, members from the Georgia Association of Physician Assistants (GAPA) discussed the prevalence of ...
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A new STD Program detects numerous infections among teens

Lisa Oldson, MD Mar. 30, 2011 After receiving a grant to fund programs for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), the Harrisburg School District in Pennsylvania began providing sex education and testing opportunities ...
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Website for STD education aims to increase awareness

Lisa Oldson, MD Mar. 30, 2011 The Colorado Department of Health recently launched a new website to provide students with information on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) outside of the classroom, according ...
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Expert explains the basics of STDs

Christopher Lynch, MD Mar. 28, 2011 Many misconceptions about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) may deter individuals who should be tested for the infections from seeking these services.
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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

Christopher Lynch, 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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ACOG revamps women's health recommendations

Michelle Sobel Mar. 23, 2011 The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has updated its guidelines for annual ob-gyn checkups.
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Kids who receive sexual education abstain longer, study shows

Lisa Oldson, MD Mar. 23, 2011 Children who receive sexual education at school are more likely to wait until they are older to have sex and to use protection when they ...
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Reports of syphilis are on the rise in the Seattle area

Sabine Kortals Mar. 21, 2011 Health officials in Seattle and nearby the King County have reported a significant hike in the area's number of syphilis cases, according to SeattlePI News.
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APHA calls for mandatory condom use among adult film actors

Christopher Lynch, MD Mar. 21, 2011 The American Public Health Association (APHA) is now one of many other health organizations that are recommending that mandatory condom regulations be enforced among actors ...
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New ads shed positive light on sexual health

Lisa Oldson, 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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Technology gurus receive safe-sex talk at SXSW festival

Christopher Lynch, MD Mar. 17, 2011 A recent article published by MSNBC refers to Texas' annual South by Southwest (SXSW) festival as "spring break for geeks," due to numerous reports of ...
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Researchers say one English king suffered from syphilis

Lisa Oldson, MD Mar. 16, 2011 Historical descriptions of King Henry VIII refer to his various health conditions and inability to reproduce with more than one of his wives.
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Abstinence-based sex-ed programs may lose federal funding

Sabine Kortals Mar. 16, 2011 If approved, the reintroduced Repealing Ineffective and Incomplete Abstinence-Only Program Funding Act will defund sexual education programs that revolve around abstinence, as well as reallocate ...
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Certain media exposure may promote risky sexual behavior

Lisa Oldson, MD Mar. 15, 2011 Young adults who are exposed to other individuals participating in risky activities through media outlets such as television, music or video games may be more ...
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'Goddess' Bree Olson has filmed a safe-sex public service announcement

Michelle Sobel Mar. 14, 2011 One of actor Charlie Sheen's proclaimed "goddesses" recently filmed a public service announcement encouraging the use of condoms to help prevent unwanted pregnancy and the ...
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Mississippi Human Rights Watch wants HIV policy changes

Michelle Sobel Mar. 11, 2011 The Human Rights Watch (HRW) of Mississippi recently released a statement condemning the state's policy makers for what the group believes is an irresponsible use ...
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RI researchers investigate a new STD testing method

Michelle Sobel Mar. 11, 2011 While gonorrhea and chlamydia are widespread sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), researchers from Rhode Island Hospital said they believe that if it were a reportable condition, ...
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Texas youth want instruction on contraceptive use

Lisa Oldson, MD Mar. 10, 2011 In the state of Texas, all public schools that provide sexual education to their students are required to base these programs around abstinence.
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Famous faces are printed on condom packaging

Sabine Kortals Mar. 08, 2011 It may be a marketing ploy or a means of encouraging safe-sex practices, but many new condom wrappers are displaying images of popular celebrities, including ...
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Survey finds many teens are abstaining from intercourse, partaking in oral sex

Michelle Sobel Mar. 04, 2011 A new report by the National Survey of Family Growth found that many teens are experimenting with oral sex before having intercourse.
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St. Louis will offer STD protection in Mardi Gras party favors

Christopher Lynch, MD Mar. 02, 2011 Mardi Gras festivities are often considered to be synonymous with high alcohol consumption and sexual activity between strangers, both of which cause concern about the ...
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Rising numbers of STD cases may be a positive sign

Michelle Sobel Mar. 01, 2011 In 2010, many U.S. counties reported having more residents with new cases of chlamydia, the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the nation. Some ...
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MTV's Skins episode sheds light on STDs among teens

Lisa Oldson, MD Feb. 28, 2011 When the new American adaptation of the television series Skins first aired on MTV, many advertisers removed their promotions from the time slot due to ...
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Online social networking may lead to risky sexual behavior among homeless youth

Sabine Kortals 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

Sabine Kortals 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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How to talk about STDs with a sexual partner

Sabine Kortals Feb. 24, 2011 Although the topic of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be awkward to discuss with sexual partners, it is important to address this issue prior to ...
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Tansy plants may be used for herpes treatment

Sabine Kortals Feb. 23, 2011 Tansy plants, which are found in parts of Europe and Asia, contain antiviral properties that may aid in the treatment of herpes, according to a ...
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Abuse victims are commonly compelled to have unprotected sex

Michelle Sobel Feb. 22, 2011 Approximately 25 percent of callers who report that they are domestically abused also experience "reproductive coercion," according to a recent report from the National Domestic ...
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Several STD myths are popular among young adults

Sabine Kortals Feb. 21, 2011 Many people, especially adolescents, may have heard false information about what sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are or how people can get them.
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Safe sex practices often overlooked in spring break plans

Lisa Oldson, MD Feb. 21, 2011 Some but not all college students inform their friends of whether or not they plan to engage in sexual activity during spring break, a new ...
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Lady Gaga joins the fight against HIV and AIDS

Christopher Lynch, MD Feb. 18, 2011 Singer and philanthropist Lady Gaga recently garnered publicity for her HIV/AIDS fundraising collaboration with Mac Cosmetics by appearing on Good Morning America (GMA) wearing a ...
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Teens are asking for more sex ed in schools

Michelle Sobel Feb. 18, 2011 An increase in the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and unplanned pregnancies among Boston high school students has led them to demand more access ...
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Educator says many elderly Americans are 'sexually illiterate'

Sabine Kortals Feb. 09, 2011 Though the idea of sexual education classes is often mentally associated with high school, a number of experts have reported an increased demand for frank ...
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Ottawa sees increase in STD cases, possibly due to more testing, expert says

Christopher Lynch, MD Feb. 08, 2011 In Ottawa, the city's rates of chlamydia and HIV are higher than in any other urban center in the province, according to the city's newspaper, ...
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Visual artist uses STD prevalence as motif

Christopher Lynch, MD Feb. 04, 2011 Daphne Hill's art collection is titled Venereal Narratives and Other Cautionary Tales, and the San Diego Entertainer Magazine reports that it is on display at ...
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Pregnancies, STDs soar in West Texas

Sabine Kortals Feb. 03, 2011 The incidence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among students of Midland Independent School District has risen sharply in recent months, according to CBS 7 News. ...
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Interactive video teaches teens safe sex

Lisa Oldson, MD Feb. 02, 2011 An interactive DVD that presents teens with risky sexual situations and their potential outcomes may help reduce adolescent rates of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases ...
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Study: Emergency birth control is associated with increase in STDs

Sabine Kortals Feb. 01, 2011 Economists at the University of Nottingham have linked free emergency birth control with an increase in the rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among teens.
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Experts: A good partner is an STD-tested partner

Christopher Lynch, MD Jan. 26, 2011 Sexual history aside, a partner who gets tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is far better than one who doesn't, experts have repeatedly declared.
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Study will examine connection between STDs and urinary tract infections in men

Sabine Kortals Jan. 25, 2011 Indiana University researchers have received a federal grant to investigate the bacteria that cause urinary tract infections (UTIs) in men, as well as their impact ...
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Sexual health charity creates PSAs aimed at the middle-aged

Michelle Sobel Jan. 19, 2011 While many ad campaigns about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) target the 16- to 24-year-old crowd, a new series of public service announcements (PSAs) in the ...
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Experts say mature Americans are still at risk for STDs

Michelle Sobel Jan. 18, 2011 The risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) during later life is still significant, as healthcare experts have said that older Americans are still sexually ...
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STDs can cause sores, sore feelings

Lisa Oldson, MD Jan. 18, 2011 Contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD) often means suffering from more than chronic symptom flare-ups. Living with herpes, syphilis, chlamydia or another infection may mean ...
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Former Playboy bunny says Hugh Hefner never used condoms

Lisa Oldson, MD Jan. 04, 2011 Izabella St. James, a former Playboy model and ex-girlfriend of magazine founder Hugh Hefner, wrote in a memoir that Hefner never wore condoms during their ...
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Sexual counselors say many patients know little about STDs

Michelle Sobel Dec. 30, 2010 Nurses at a Planned Parenthood facility in Warrensburg, Missouri told DigitalBurg that few people who come to them for counseling know good safe sex practices.
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STDs are a psychological as well as sexual problem in teens, expert cautions

Michelle Sobel Dec. 30, 2010 A pediatrician from Michigan State University, Kalamazoo recently told Internal Medicine News that he believes the rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among teens is ...
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STDs are psychological as well as sexual problem in teens, expert cautions

Sabine Kortals Dec. 29, 2010 A pediatrician from Michigan State University, Kalamazoo recently told Internal Medicine News that he believes the rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among teens is ...
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STD risk does not decrease after menopause

Lisa Oldson, MD Dec. 16, 2010 The idea that post-menopausal women are less likely to contract sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is nothing more than a myth, according to EmpowHer, an online ...
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Health worker educates Asian-Americans on avoiding STDs

Christopher Lynch, MD Dec. 09, 2010 Neighborhood health worker Wa Yang leads a workshop in St. Paul, Minnesota, designed to teach Asians and Pacific Islanders how to get tested for, and ...
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Donated blood is tested for STDs

Michelle Sobel Dec. 09, 2010 Campus Student Health Services took blood from 20 volunteers at Des Moines Area Community College and tested it for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), the campus ...
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HIV-positive adult film star calls for mandatory condom use, testing services

Christopher Lynch, MD Dec. 08, 2010 A 24-year-old porn star who tested positive for HIV last month held a press conference Wednesday morning calling for mandatory condom use and testing for ...
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Circumcision may not reduce gay HIV risk, study finds

Sabine Kortals 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

Lisa Oldson, 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

Michelle Sobel 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

Sabine Kortals 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

Lisa Oldson, 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

Sabine Kortals Dec. 03, 2010 After World News Daily revealed that Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents do not necessarily change latex gloves between pat-downs, several physicians told the news source ...
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HIV tests hit all-time high in U.S.

Michelle Sobel 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

Lisa Oldson, MD Dec. 01, 2010 New federal data indicates that Cook County, where Chicago is located, reported more cases of gonorrhea in 2009 than any other U.S. county, according to ...
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HIV drug’s once-a-day use reportedly fails trials

Sabine Kortals 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

Michelle Sobel 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

Sabine Kortals 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

Christopher Lynch, MD Nov. 30, 2010 Blacks continue to be an at-risk population for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the U.S., the South Florida Times reports.
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Expert extols virtues of later-life condom use

Christopher Lynch, 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

Christopher Lynch, MD Nov. 30, 2010 A study published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology has determined that the average rate of cervical cancer screening among U.S. women may affect that ...
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Why do AIDS patients lose almost all T cells? New study may have answer

Lisa Oldson, MD 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

Sabine Kortals 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

Sabine Kortals 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

Michelle Sobel 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

Sabine Kortals 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

Lisa Oldson, MD Nov. 23, 2010 The national rates of some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), like gonorrhea, have continued to drop, according to a 2009 report from the Centers for Disease ...
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Study finds putting off treatment costs HIV patients, taxpayers dearly

Lisa Oldson, 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

Sabine Kortals Nov. 22, 2010 South Dakota may see record levels of chlamydia and gonorrhea cases by the end of this year, the state’s public broadcasting network reports.
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Study finds HIV’s structure tricks antibodies

Sabine Kortals 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

Sabine Kortals Nov. 19, 2010 The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is holding a design contest for condoms to be distributed to battle the city’s sexual diseases, G Philly reports.
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CDC warns antibiotics for gonorrhea largely obsolete

Christopher Lynch, MD 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

Sabine Kortals 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

Sabine Kortals 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

Sabine Kortals 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

Michelle Sobel 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

Sabine Kortals Nov. 15, 2010 Approximately 25 percent of Americans will contract a sexually transmitted disease within their lifetimes, according to the Tennessee Tech University Health Services, which are currently ...
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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

Michelle Sobel 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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Study finds STD testing rates for HIV-positive men do not meet guidelines

Michelle Sobel Nov. 12, 2010 Screening for gonorrhea and chlamydia among HIV-infected men has increased but still falls short of prescribed levels, according to a February study published in the ...
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Clinics educate mature women on importance of STD testing

Michelle Sobel Nov. 11, 2010 Sexual health centers in Vancouver are making a concerted effort to educate women about STD testing, the Times Colonist reports.
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Adult film industry supports mandatory monthly STD testing

Michelle Sobel Nov. 10, 2010 In the fourth in a series of public meetings in California, representatives of the adult film lobby have proposed that the porn industry continue its ...
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Research: girls more likely not to use protection during first sexual encounter

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

Sabine Kortals 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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World Health Organization changes HIV treatments for mothers, newborns

Michelle Sobel 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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JoAnne Keatley honored at HIV/AIDS Diversity Awards event

Michelle Sobel Oct. 29, 2010 Kaiser Permanente, a nonprofit organization that provides healthcare, recently recognized JoAnne Keatley at the annual HIV/AIDS Diversity Awards ceremony. Keatley's involvement in Women Organized to ...
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Risky sexual behavior still a growing trend among gay men

Christopher Lynch, MD 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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Hepatitis B epidemic breaks out at North Carolina assisted living facility

Lisa Oldson, MD Oct. 29, 2010 North Carolina's Division of Public Health recently investigated a hepatitis B outbreak at an assisted living facility in which five patients tested positive for the ...
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Chlamydia epidemic spikes in Kansas, leads to increase in preventive efforts

Lisa Oldson, MD Oct. 28, 2010 Last year, an estimated 1 million people in the U.S. were diagnosed with chlamydia. Following the release of this data, Kansas health officials re-evaluated the ...
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Bill and Melinda Foundation awards grant to Washington professor for HIV study

Christopher Lynch, MD Oct. 28, 2010 The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation recently awarded a grant worth $1 million to Jerome from the University of Washington. The foundation gave the funding ...
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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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Florida University receives grant for HIV research

Lisa Oldson, MD Oct. 27, 2010 The Margaret Q. Landenberger Research Foundation recently awarded a $240,000 grant to Susana T. Valente, an assistant professor of infectology at The Scripps Research Institute. ...
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Arkansas-based student organization hosts risky behavior awareness event

Michelle Sobel 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

Christopher Lynch, 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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FDA approves second part of hepatitis C treatment study

Lisa Oldson, MD Oct. 26, 2010 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Roche Molecular Diagnostics, a pharmaceutical and diagnostics company, to continue its research on treatments for hepatitis ...
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Homemade tattoos increase STD risk among middle school students

Christopher Lynch, MD 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

Sabine Kortals 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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Federal grant helps fund HIV research at Illinois jail

Michelle Sobel Oct. 25, 2010 The National Institutes of Health recently awarded the University of Illinois in Chicago a $7 million grant, which will be used towards researching methods of ...
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Teenage boy pushes back against fraudulent STD medication ad

Michelle Sobel 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

Michelle Sobel 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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Hepatitis C treatment developers combine studies

Christopher Lynch, MD Oct. 22, 2010 Officials from Romark Laboratories, a biopharmaceutical company, and Intercell AG, a biotechnology corporation, recently announced that they will combine their current research to develop therapy ...
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