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Health experts call for more STD testing
Date: 2010-08-02 00:00:00

More than ever, health experts recommend that all sexually active adults receive an STD test, as the number of infections continues to rise and the number of people who are unaware of the condition also grows. ... Full Story

States lack funding for STD testing
Date: 2010-08-03 00:00:00

Despite an increase in the number of sexually transmitted diseases reported, many states are providing less and less funding for STD testing, a situation that experts say is allowing the problem to escalate. ... Full Story

Survey finds misconceptions about STD testing
Date: 2010-08-05 00:00:00

Many women have misconceptions about STD testing and are consequently apprehensive about being screened for infection, according to a recent survey from University of Wisconsin School of Nursing.... Full Story

Health groups battle rising STD rates
Date: 2010-08-16 00:00:00

In the face of rising gonorrhea, syphilis and Chlamydia infections, many health organizations across the country are launching new initiatives aimed at making STD testing more available.... Full Story

Nonprofits battle rising STD rates
Date: 2010-08-20 00:00:00

Young adults between the ages of 15 and 25 consistently have the highest rates of STDs among any demographic in the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In order to battle this epidemic, many health officials are reaching out to this group to encourage them to seek STD testing. ... Full Story

States battle rising STD rates
Date: 2010-08-31 00:00:00

As rates of sexually transmitted diseases rise, several states are working to make STD testing more available to their residents in the hopes that it will help slow the spread of communicable infections.... Full Story