STDs November 2, 2015 Teens' sex talks with parents tied to less risky behavior Talking about sex with parents, especially moms, can influence teen behavior including condom use, according to a new review.
STDs October 28, 2015 Cases of most common STD fell for first time in 30 years For the first time in three decades, the nation's most common sexually transmitted disease is a little less common.
STDs October 28, 2015 Study Endorses HPV Testing for All Women Over 30 New DNA tests looking for the virus responsible for most cases of cervical cancer make sense for all women aged 30 or over, since they can prevent more cases of cancer than smear tests alone
STDs October 28, 2015 FDA clears way for replacement of Pap smear with approval of DNA test for HPV The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the use of a test for cancer-causing strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), clearing the way for replacement of the Pap smears used to screen most women for cervical cancer.
STDs October 28, 2015 New contraceptive ring aims to protect against both pregnancy and HIV For decades, the condom has been the only form of contraceptive widely used to prevent both unplanned pregnancies and the transmission of HIV.
STDs October 28, 2015 The shocking number of new STD cases each year Still think STDs are something that can't happen to someone like you? Here's a shocking reality check: Nearly 20 million new cases of sexually transmitted diseases occur every year in the U.S., according to a recent report by the CDC.
STDs October 27, 2015 Teens invent condom that changes color upon STD detection Three UK teenagers have invented a concept for a condom that changes color when it detects sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), news.com.au reported.
STDs October 27, 2015 Young mothers more likely to have unprotected sex with fathers of their children Young mothers may be more likely to have unprotected sex in encounters with the fathers of their children, increasing their risk of repeat pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases, a U.S. study suggests.
STDs October 27, 2015 Sex and masturbation may hamper Ebola eradication efforts Isolated flare-ups of Ebola may point to a higher risk of transmission via the semen of male survivors than previously thought, undermining hopes of ending West Africa's deadly outbreak by the end of the year.
STDs October 27, 2015 Cinnamon may protect against infection, study finds A preliminary study out of Touro College in New York suggests that household cinnamon may possess antiviral effects and help prevent infection in humans.
Men's Health October 27, 2015 Gay men who use hook-up apps have higher STD risk Gay men who hook up by using smartphone apps may be at higher risk for some sexually transmitted infections than men who find sexual partners through online dating, or in bars and clubs, a new study suggests