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HIV Treatment May Increase Risk Of Contracting Syphilis
By Angela Laguipo | Jan 18, 2017 09:54 AM ESTTaking HIV drugs used to slow down the infection's progression to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) may increase the risk of gay men contracting syphilis, another sexually transmitted infection.
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Sexually Transmitted Cancers Caused By HPV Infections; Symptoms and Treatments [VIDEO]
By yasmin reyes | Nov 10, 2016 09:30 AM ESTThe human papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for many sexually transmitted forms of cancers. Knowing the cancer's early symptoms leads to early detection, which is crucial in determining the most effective treatment, which often include, surgery, radiation therapy or chemotherapy.
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7 Harmful Consequences Of Teen Sex
By Sara Gale | Apr 29, 2016 04:58 AM EDTYou may wonder why it isn’t safe to have sex as a teenager. True, sex is common for everyone and nobody can restrict you. However, please be reminded of the consequences you might face of having sex so early in life. Here are 7 harmful consequences of teen sex.
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Strongest Ultra Thin Condoms Made of Grass
By Kanika Gupta | Feb 13, 2016 12:37 PM ESTResearchers in Australia have discovered a substance that will make the condoms not only much thinner but also the strongest. The material used is spinifex grass, a plant that grows in the sand dunes of Australia. This grass is first processed to become a pulp then added to latex
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Studies Clarified That Columbus Did Not Bring Syphilis To Europe
By Jenn Loro | Nov 24, 2015 12:18 PM ESTContrary to what people used to know, syphilis has existed long before Christopher Columbus started his expeditions in the world.
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CDC: About Five Percent of Young American Women have Chlamydia
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 26, 2014 11:12 AM EDTA new federal report found that almost five percent of young American women have chlamydia.
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Mommy Porn Linked to Surge in STD Rates in Over 50s
By Christine Hsu | May 27, 2014 08:06 PM EDTMommy porn has led to a surge in sexually transmitted disease among over-the-hill couples, according to experts.
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69 percent of Americans have HPV, Study Reports
By Cheri Cheng | May 20, 2014 10:47 AM EDTA new report found that 69 percent of healthy American adults have HPV.
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Infant Circumcision Produces Less Problems
By Christine Hsu | May 12, 2014 08:44 PM EDTNew research reveals low rates of negative outcomes in early male circumcision. However, the risk was 10 to 20 times higher when boys are circumcised after the first year of life.
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U.S. Syphilis Rates Rise among Gay and Bisexual Men
By Cheri Cheng | May 09, 2014 10:04 AM EDTThe CDC reports that syphilis rates have increased particularly in gay and bisexual men.
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1 in 5 Would Have Sex With STD Partner
By Christine Hsu | Feb 17, 2014 01:20 PM ESTSexually transmitted diseases don't faze young people from having sex, according to a new study.
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U.S. STD Rates Rise in Men
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 11, 2014 10:41 AM ESTA new CDC report found that STD rates have risen only in U.S. men.
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AAP Stresses Importance of Making Condoms Available to Teens
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 28, 2013 04:43 PM EDTThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended that access to condoms should be made easier for teenagers.
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In California, Free Condoms for Kids As Young as 12
By Makini Brice | May 02, 2013 01:23 PM EDTOperating with a lean budget of $5,000 from the federal government, the program aims to serve counties in the state that are in the midst of a sexually transmitted infection epidemic among teens.
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Bill Gates Will Give $100,000 for a Better Condom
By Cheri Cheng | Mar 23, 2013 03:26 PM EDTThe Gates Foundation announced that it will fund $100,000 to the innovator who will create a better and more comfortable condom.
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