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STD risk high among teens
Date: 2012-02-01 00:00:00

Anyone who engages in sexual activity with another person who has not received an STD test is at risk for becoming infected. However, some groups are particularly vulnerable. Teens and young adults make up what is perhaps the group with the highest risk.... Full Story

Seniors urged to consider STD testing
Date: 2012-02-03 00:00:00

More seniors may want to consider STD testing, as new evidence shows that older individuals are more sexually active than ever. This increases their chances of contracting an infection like chlamydia or herpes.... Full Story

Expert warns middle-aged women about the dangers of STDs
Date: 2012-02-06 00:00:00

Older, newly divorced women may be more likely to receive a positive STD test, according to a new paper published by a researcher from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. The expert recommended that women in this situation should educate themselves about the risk factors associated with sexual behavior.... Full Story

Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea on the rise
Date: 2012-02-09 00:00:00

Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning individuals that cases of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea are on the rise. The advice underscores the importance for partners to seek STD testing before engaging in sexual activity.... Full Story

Group brings condoms to communities across the country
Date: 2012-02-13 00:00:00

Aside from abstinence, wearing a condom during sex is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. One group is working to make sure that more are aware of the benefits of this safe-sex practice.... Full Story

STDs can threaten pregnancy
Date: 2012-02-14 00:00:00

Sexually transmitted diseases can pose a serious problem to women who are pregnant. While infections are generally not considered a major pregnancy risk factor, high numbers of women are infected while carrying a baby each year. Experts say individuals should consider STD testing in order to ensure they are not carrying an infection that could affect their health or the well-being of their baby.... Full Story

Group works to distribute condoms to California youths
Date: 2012-02-15 00:00:00

In addition to STD testing, safe sex practices are among the best ways to stop the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. An initiative in California is seeking to make it easier for young people to be safer when they decide to engage in sex.... Full Story

Researchers uncover key process in gonorrhea infection
Date: 2012-02-27 00:00:00

Positive STD tests for gonorrhea are extremely common. What's worse is that the bacteria are increasingly growing resistant to antibiotics. However, a team of researchers may have identified a biological pathway that plays a critical role to the ability of the microbes to infect the human body.... Full Story

College freshman show decreased condom use
Date: 2012-02-28 00:00:00

A young woman's freshman year of college may be a time during which her risk of receiving a positive STD test increases. New research indicates that individuals are much less likely to use a condom during this period.... Full Story

Program makes it easier for young people to access condoms
Date: 2012-02-29 00:00:00

One of the best ways to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted disease is to use a condom during every sexual encounter. Groups are currently working to make it easier for young people to access protection, as individuals between the ages of 15 and 24 are the most likely to receive a positive STD test.... Full Story

Students may face high STD risk during spring break
Date: 2012-03-07 00:00:00

Many college students engage in sexual activity during spring break, which will take place over the course of the next few weeks for most schools. However, this practice puts them at risk for contracting a sexually transmitted disease. Experts are warning students who have sex with a new partner during this time to consider seeking an STD tests.... Full Story

Higher disease rates may mean more people are seeking STD testing
Date: 2012-03-08 00:00:00

Sexually transmitted disease rates may be on the rise in San Francisco, but experts say that this may actually be an encouraging sign, according to the San Francisco Examiner. The numbers could simply mean that more people are seeking STD testing.... Full Story

Online dating may be a factor in the spread of STDs
Date: 2012-03-13 00:00:00

Online dating can be a great way for singles to meet other people who share their interests and form meaningful relationships. However, experts say that it may also be contributing to a rise in the number of people receiving positive STD tests.... Full Story

Experts recommend large-scale hepatitis C testing initiatives
Date: 2012-03-14 00:00:00

Broader efforts to make lab testing for hepatitis C available to more individuals could be a cost-effective method of controlling the spread of the infection, according to a new report published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases.... Full Story

Utah sees syphilis rates rise
Date: 2012-03-16 00:00:00

State health officials in Utah are urging more STD testing, as new public health data indicate that the rate of syphilis is increasing. Testing and education are seen as central approaches to bringing rates back down.... Full Story

Massachusetts district considers making condoms available in middle schools
Date: 2012-03-19 00:00:00

Condoms are considered one of the most effective methods for lowering the preventing the spread of infections and reducing a person's chances of receiving a positive STD test. But does that mean that middle schoolers should have free access to them?... Full Story

Expert offers advice for slowing the spread of STDs
Date: 2012-03-21 00:00:00

In order to contain the spread of sexually transmitted disease, experts say the U.S. needs to deploy a more intensive strategy that involves outreach and STD testing. This could have a positive impact on infection rates.... Full Story

Lack of knowledge may contribute to spread of STDs
Date: 2012-03-26 00:00:00

Rates of some sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise. Experts say that the only way to combat the problem is to inform young people about their risk. This may encourage them to practice safer sex and seek STD testing if they are sexually active.... Full Story