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Free morning after pills may increase the number of positive teen STD tests
Date: 2011-02-04 00:00:00

Providing the morning after pill free of charge over-the-counter to teens appears to do little to curb unintended pregnancies and may also contribute to an increase in the number of adolescents who receive positive STD tests, according to a new study from a team of researchers from the UK.... Full Story

Areas see low rates of STD testing
Date: 2011-02-07 00:00:00

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that STD testing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of sexually acquired infections. However, based on new data, it seems that many people in some parts of the country are not heeding this advice.... Full Story

Schools look to make STD testing more available
Date: 2011-02-23 00:00:00

While some school districts prefer to teach their students about abstinence only when it comes to sexual health education, others are taking a more realistic approach and even going so far as to offer students free STD testing. Experts say that this method allows them to control the spread of potentially dangerous infections.... Full Story

Officials look to make STD testing more available for seniors
Date: 2011-02-25 00:00:00

Caring for sexually transmitted disease can be significantly less expensive when they are diagnosed early. Additionally, the costs can be reduced even further if infections are avoided altogether.... Full Story

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