Sexually Transmitted Diseases News

When people become sexually active, they are probably warned by parents and educators about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like gonorrhea and HIV.

There have been amazing strides made in the treatment and care of HIV over the past few decades, but proper education is still a major stumbling block for the sexually transmitted disease.

Gonorrhea is already the second most reported sexually transmitted disease in the United States, but the bacterial infection may have just gotten a bit scarier for sexually active individuals.

Herpes is one of the most feared sexually transmitted diseases, one that is incurable and can flare up periodically after a person has contracted it.

Though there has been major advances in the treatment of HIV over the past several decades, the virus remains one of the most feared sexually-transmitted diseases.

Adjusting to life with a sexually-transmitted disease is not an easy process for any individual, but when personal choices get in the way of proper healthcare, problems could arise quickly.

According to a new study published in the journal Sexually Transmitted Diseases, there are significantly more gonorrhea and chlamydia cases among the adult film star population based in Los Angeles than there are in legal prostitutes working in Nevada.

When it comes to sexual health, many individuals aren't aware of the symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) because some infected individuals are asymptomatic.

In light of its high rates of both chlamydia and gonorrhea, the state of Alaska is reaching out to its residents to try and prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), the Alaska Dispatch reported.

When the HPV vaccines Gardasil and Cervarix were developed and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to prevent individuals from being infected with the virus, the world had its first method to combat a type of cancer.

Right after the birth of a new baby boy, most parents are faced with the decision of whether to get their child circumcised.

On Aug. 15, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) revealed that in the past year, there has been a rise in cases of syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea in the state.

Since scientists developed the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, a debate has been going on over who should receive it and at what age.

When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Gardasil as an HPV vaccine, it was the first time that physicians could immunize individuals against certain strains of the sexually transmitted disease (STD) that may cause genital warts and some cancers.

When it comes to contraception, it may seem like men only have condoms to prevent pregnancy and the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases.

HIV-positive women who are pregnant run the risk of transmitting the disease to their baby, either during pregnancy or the delivery process.

With the installation of health education programs in public schools and access to the internet, most teenagers are aware of sexually transmitted infections (STI) and the possible consequences of unsafe sex.

A new antibiotic-resistant strain of gonorrhea is on the loose and there is no stopping it as of yet.

The genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the U.S.

Some recent HIV research has been focusing on targeting the specific cells, known as CD8 T cells, in the body that help kill off HIV-infected cells.