Public health officials have declared April STD Awareness Month across the U.S., making it an ideal time for individuals to educate themselves on sexually transmitted diseases and get tested for them.
Read moreApril is STD Awareness Month STD dating websites gain popularity Individuals with various sexually transmitted diseases now have more options when it comes to finding love online.
Read moreResearch supports more frequent HIV testing A new study conducted by researchers at Northwestern University suggests changes in the guidelines on how often individuals should undergo HIV tests.
Read moreCan an iPhone app diagnose an STD? A new iPhone application is hoping to make identifying potential sexually transmitted diseases easier.
Read moreNew government report finds STDs are prevalent, expensive A new report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention includes some sobering statistics about sexually transmitted diseases.
Read moreCan social media help prevent HIV? 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.
Read moreSTD treatment can be difficult for pregnant women 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.
Read moreHalf-hour HIV test given clearance for use in Australia HIV testing and other forms of screening for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are some of the only ways for individuals to know whether they're a carrier for a specific ailment, but in the past, these procedures weren't exactly quick and easy.
Read moreOakland Raiders give out 7,500 condoms and offer HIV testing before game with Cleveland Browns In honor of World AIDS Day and as one of the first public initiatives of its kind, the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL) handed out more than 7,500 condoms and offered free HIV testing to fans attending their December 2 matchup with the Cleveland Browns.
Read moreHIV testing records broken around the globe on World AIDS Day In the advent of World AIDS Day on December 1, a clinic located in the Soho neighborhood of London, England, has broken its own record for the amount of HIV tests given in a single day.
Read moreHaving the conversation with your college student about STDs Entering college is an exciting period for any young adult, but it may also signify the first time a young person is on his or her own.
Read moreUnderstanding the risks of trichomoniasis and how to treat it When people become sexually active, they are probably warned by parents and educators about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like gonorrhea and HIV.
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