Sexually Transmitted Diseases News

Boston health officials reported that high rates of chlamydia are driving them to launch a campaign to raise awareness of the sexually transmitted disease.

A new study suggests females who take a certain type of birth control pill may be more vulnerable to certain sexually transmitted diseases.

A Canadian man who stood trial for not telling several sexual partners that he has herpes has been spared a criminal record.

A recent survey conducted by Cosmopolitan magazine and AskMen.com revealed that many men are grooming their pubic and body hair more than ever, in a process known by many as "manscaping."

A recent survey conducted by TripCentral.ca and IPSOS Reid revealed that more than half of women think the sex they have while they're on vacation is better than the sex they have while they're at home.

March means much more than St. Patrick's Day and the beginning of spring for many college students. It also means it's time for spring break.

A new iPhone application is hoping to make identifying potential sexually transmitted diseases easier.

Researchers in Australia say they've discovered a protein in the female reproductive tract that may help prevent sexually transmitted infections.

Colleges are hiring an outside company called The Condom Casino Tour to hold fun, interactive events for students.

South By South West, also known as SXSW, is an annual technology conference as well as a film and music festival based in Austin each March.

A new company may help individuals in New York City improve their sexual health.

Some people are questioning the choice to sell stuffed sexually transmitted disease toys at a Salt Lake City tourist attraction.

A new survey, commissioned by the American Sexual Health Association, has found that many people don't know much about a very common sexually transmitted disease - trichomoniasis.

A new report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention includes some sobering statistics about sexually transmitted diseases.

One of the biggest problems with sexually transmitted infections is that they often don't cause any red flag symptoms in infected individuals.

Researchers from Saint Louis University, the University of Missouri and the University of Pittsburgh state that a new discovery may make it possible to cure hepatitis B.

New research conducted at UCLA suggests social media sites such as Facebook can be an effective tool in the fight against HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Canadian health officials say the number of individuals with chlamydia is increasing across the country.

A new study conducted by researchers at Michigan State University found that pregnant women who visit emergency rooms don't always receive the necessary treatment for sexually transmitted diseases.

The search for a new, more effective treatment for the STD gonorrhea is underway.