Keokuk district gets sex education grant Aug 6, 2010
These facts should accurately address, at minimum, abstinence, contraception and the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases ... According to Advocates for Youth, comprehensive sex education includes curriculum that teaches abstinence as the best method for avoiding sexually transmitted diseases and unintended pregnancy, but also teaches about condoms and contraception to reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy and STDs, including HIV. It also teaches interpersonal and communication... (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Speak Up During Check-Ups Aug 3, 2010
Both women and men are more susceptible to sexually transmitted diseases as the number of their sexual partners increase. Doctors need to know the honest truth so they can help do the necessary and proper screenings to protect you from HIV, hepatitis, and other STDs. (CBS News -- Health)
Web's New Gold Mine: Your Secrets... Jul 31, 2010
Healthline says it doesn't let advertisers track users around the Internet who have viewed sensitive topics such as HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, eating disorders and impotence. The company does let advertisers track people with bipolar disorder, overactive bladder and anxiety, according to its marketing materials. (The Drudge Report)
Adolescents' Facebook Posts Found to Be 'Puerile' but Not Actionable Jul 24, 2010
"A reasonable reader, given the overall context of the posts, simply would not believe that the Plaintiff contracted AIDS by having sex with a horse or a baboon or that she contracted AIDS from a male prostitute who also gave her crabs and syphilis, or that having contracted sexually transmitted diseases in such manner she morphed into the devil," Justice Marber held in , 012414/09. "Taken together, the statements can only be read as puerile attempts by adolescents to outdo each other.". (Law.com)
- [ LETTERS ] Jul 22, 2010
It is always preferable to have a committed partner as opposed to one-night stands that create self-esteem issues, spread sexually transmitted diseases and foster mental instability. Allowing same-sex couples to adopt children who need a loving home from teenagers unable to look after them, drug addict mothers, or even children with autism would be beneficial to society. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Overcoming the scourge of AIDS Jul 22, 2010
" No official figure is available on how many foreign prostitutes work in China but Wan Shaoping, professor from the Sichuan Institute of Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Prevention, said their numbers have swelled in recent years, with women arriving from Russia, Myanmar, Mongolia and Eastern Europe. "Foreign prostitutes are in a high-risk group for AIDS and other STDs, mainly as they often do not use condoms," he said. "Also, their target customers are migrant workers,... (People's Daily Online, China)
Vaginal Gel Cuts Risk of HIV Infection Jul 21, 2010
So far, trials of microbicides -- compounds to be applied to the vagina or rectum to prevent infection with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) -- have been disappointing. Eleven trials in the past 15 years have shown no change or even sometimes an increase in transmission rates, said study co-author Quarraisha Abdool Karim, associate director of CAPRISA and an associate professor of epidemiology at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City. (MEDLINEplus)
Sex vs God in the Philippines Jul 21, 2010
It had also noted a 5% rise in early unprotected sex between 1994 and 2002, as well as a lack of adequate knowledge among adolescents to prevent unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. To address those matters, the Education Department had pushed for "more specific and focused topics", including safe motherhood, fertility awareness, misconceptions and myths on family planning methods, and adolescent reproductive health, and for parent-child counseling. (Asia Times Online)
6.8 lakh sex workers in India, Delhi red-light capital Jul 21, 2010
8 lakh sex workers in India, Delhi red-light capital - India - The Times of India. The Times of India The Times of IndiaIndiatimesWeb (by Google)VideoPhotos. (India Times, India)
AIDS study: Treatment lowers infection risk Jul 20, 2010
Rates of other sexually transmitted diseases rose during the study period, suggesting that safer sex behaviors were not responsible for the drop in new HIV infections - treatment was. "There's an ethical imperative" to provide care to people with HIV, and finding that this helps prevention "is an added bonus," said Dr. Jonathan Mermin, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's AIDS prevention chief. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Consistent Condom Use May Cut Men's HPV Risk Jul 20, 2010
While condom use has been shown to lower the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV, studies have yielded conflicting results as to whether condoms help lower men's HPV risk. One reason may be that HPV is easily transmitted, including any genital-to-genital contact, and some studies in which men have been tested for HPV in areas not protected by condoms have failed to show that condoms lower infection risk. (MEDLINEplus)
Aggressive Drug Therapy May Help Slow Spread of AIDS Jul 20, 2010
The researchers also found that rates of sexually transmitted diseases and hepatitis C infections increased during the last years of the study, which suggests that the decrease in new HIV cases can't be attributed to a decrease in risky sexual behaviors associated with HIV transmission. "Our results support the proposed secondary benefit of HAART used within existing medical guidelines to reduce HIV transmission [and] provide a strong rationale for re-examination of the HIV prevention and... (MEDLINEplus)
Clean-tech, biotech help VC funding soar Jul 17, 2010
The money came from Gen-Probe Inc., a maker of tests for sexually transmitted diseases. This article appeared on page D - 2 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Black Couples Benefit from Program to Curb Spread of HIV Jul 15, 2010
At the 12-month follow-up, there was no difference between the two groups in the cumulative incidence of sexually transmitted diseases, however. Of the partners who were HIV-free at the start of the study, two in the intervention group and three in the comparison group became HIV-positive during the study. (MEDLINEplus)
Atlanta-based CDC at center of new U.S. HIV/AIDS strategy Jul 14, 2010
The plan calls for the CDC to develop a comprehensive HIV/AIDS education program, update guidelines for HIV counseling and testing, increase surveillance of sexually transmitted diseases and review federal spending on HIV/AIDS programs, among other things. The White House set aside $30 million from this year's Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to pay for the initial implementation of the program, but it did not specify how much of that may go to the CDC. A spokeswoman for the agency in... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Higher STD Rates Among Users of Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Jul 12, 2010
4 million U.S. men over 40 found that those who used ED drugs were more likely to have sexually transmitted diseases than were non-users. See Also. (Science Daily)
Men who take Viagra, ED drugs prone to STDs Jul 12, 2010
By Madonna Behen, HealthDay Middle-aged and older men who take erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra are more likely to have sexually transmitted diseases, a new study of more than 1 ... Men who had been prescribed an ED drug were two to three times more likely than non-users to have sexually transmitted diseases, and this was true both in the year before and after the first prescription was filled. (USA Today)
Kenya: Polygamous Marriages Exposing Kenyans to Risk of HIV/Aids Jul 11, 2010
"It must be one of the greatest contributors to the spread of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/Aids because the likelihood of mistrust among couples is higher than in monogamous marriages," he said. The study's findings also show that women who married at an early age ended up giving birth to more children than those who married later in life. (allAfrica.com)
The Punjab government has annulled the notification introducing eight new clauses to the nikahnama on Thursday Jul 10, 2010
The amendments which made it necessary for both the bride and the bridegroom to undergo blood tests to prevent genetically as well as sexually transmitted diseases, affixing of photos of the couple, inclusion of verified dates of birth and provision of national identity cards of the parents and witnesses before performing the nikah have been overturned. Many ministers and oppositions leaders were unaware of the changes and failed to make any comment on the report. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Potency drug users more likely to engage in risky sex Jul 8, 2010
NEW YORK: Men taking drugs for sexual potency showed almost triple the rate of sexually transmitted diseases of those not taking the medications, a study by Harvard University researchers has found. The results, from an analysis of the health insurance claims of men aged 40 and older, may have more to do with the nature of the men using the impotence drugs than with the medicines leading them to have riskier sex, the research report said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Drugs Like Viagra Linked to Higher Rates of STDs Jul 7, 2010
MONDAY, July 5 (HealthDay News) -- Middle-aged and older men who take erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra are more likely to have sexually transmitted diseases, a new study of more than 1 ... Men who had been prescribed an ED drug were two to three times more likely than non-users to have sexually transmitted diseases, and this was true both in the year before and after the first prescription was filled. (MEDLINEplus)
Condoms for Children Jul 7, 2010
While condoms might indeed prevent some pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases, the more important question is whether or not children should be having sex just because they want to. The idea that a school board has any legitimate right to interfere in the parenting of children they are only supposed to be helping to learn readin , writin , and rithmetic is exacerbated by their reasoning on the matter: Children alone decide when they become sexually active, and we can t control that, but... (Human Events Online)
What can cause bleeding during sex? Jul 7, 2010
3) Chlamydia and gonorrhea, two sexually transmitted diseases that cause infection of the cervix, can also cause bleeding after sex ... Testing for these diseases at Planned Parenthood, but most counties have low-cost or no-cost testing for sexually transmitted diseases. (CNN -- Health)
America's Health: Regular Doctor, Screenings Jul 7, 2010
Testing for sexually transmitted diseases is done in many different ways ... Reasons your doctor may recommend screening for HIV include whether you have sex with men, have had unprotected sex with multiple partners, are getting treated for sexually transmitted diseases or have ever used injectable drugs. (ABC News)
Older Men Using Viagra Get STDs Mor... Jul 7, 2010
On July 6, 2010, Reuters News Agency reported that men over 40 years of age who use Viagra are getting sexually transmitted diseases at double the rate of men over 40 who do not use this erectile dysfunction ( ed ) drug ... The Annals of Internal Medicine states that the rate of sexually transmitted diseases in older men taking erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra or Cialis is twice as high as non-medicated older men ... He stated that according to numbers, younger men still have more STDs... (Suite101.com)
Study finds higher STD rates among users of erectile dysfunction drugs Jul 6, 2010
4 million U.S. men over 40 found that those who used ED drugs were more likely to have sexually transmitted diseases than were non-users. "Anyone who does not practice safer sex, no matter their age, can contract an STD," says Anupam B. Jena, MD, PhD, of the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Department of Medicine, the study's lead author. (EurekAlert!)
Abt uses social research to see why drugs don't sell Jul 6, 2010
For example, a major pharmaceutical company has funded a study to look at whether educating prisoners about HIV infection, hepatitis C and sexually transmitted diseases actually reduces the number of visits to the emergency room and the use of prescription drugs. Abt's Theodore Hammett just released a study of drug-abusing women and their use of female methods of HIV prevention, namely vaginal microbicides. (Boston Business Journal, MA)
Study links sexual potency drugs, higher STD rates among users over 40 Jul 6, 2010
NEW YORK Men age 40 or older who use Pfizer Inc. s Viagra and Eli Lilly & Co. s Cialis to boost sexual potency have higher rates of sexually transmitted diseases, a Harvard study found. Men who took the impotence pills were almost three times more likely to have a sex disease, particularly HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, in the year before and after they started the drugs, according to research published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine. (Boston Globe)
Men taking Viagra risk sex diseases Jul 6, 2010
WASHINGTON Men who took erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra were more likely to become infected with sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS, U.S. researchers reported on Monday. This infection rate was higher even in the year before the men got their prescriptions filled, which suggests the risky behavior came first, the researchers reported in the Annals of Internal Medicine. (MSNBC -- Health)
Is World Cup Stemming HIV, or Spreading It? Jul 3, 2010
Any major sports event carries a risk of upping sexually transmitted diseases among celebrating fans. Doctors say alcohol, parties and the anonymity of traveling abroad are the perfect storm for unsafe sex. (ABC News)
Whats your STD IQ? Jul 2, 2010
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are becoming increasingly common due to lack of knowledge and unsafe sexual practices. Its true that HIV is fatal, but ignoring the risks of other STDs can adversely affect your reproductive health in the long run. (India Times, India)
Pregnant woman says she doesn’t want to be parent Jun 29, 2010
If it is negative, thank your lucky stars and never have unprotected sex again this is not only to avoid pregnancy but also to avoid possible sexually transmitted diseases. If it is positive, ask the clinic for direction on discussing this with your boyfriend and both sets of parents to decide what to do next. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Abbott Labs gets FDA approval for gonorrhea, chlamydia tests Jun 29, 2010
(AP) said Monday it received regulatory clearance to market new tests that can diagnose the sexually transmitted diseases gonorrhea and chlamydia. Abbott said the Food and Drug Administration cleared the Abbott m2000 system, and the Abbott RealTime Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae test. (Crain's Chicago Business)
sexually transmitted disease Jun 29, 2010
Scientists studying swingers say they have higher rates of sexually transmitted infections than prostitutes. Scientists studying swingers -- straight couples who regularly swap sexual partners and indulge in group sex at organized meeting -- say they have higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) than prostitutes. (MSNBC -- Health)
Book Review Find Your Tribe by Re... Jun 28, 2010
Book Review Find Your Tribe by Rebecca Sparrow. Book Review Find Your Tribe by Rebecca Sparrow. (Suite101.com)
In Provincetown, condom furor leads to sensible compromise Jun 26, 2010
Provincetown s original policy was based on three stark facts: Some young people become sexually active early on, most of them are hesitant to discuss sex with their families, and providing access to condoms is an effective way to prevent pregnancy and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. Yet schools don t operate in a vacuum, and parents overwhelmingly want to play a role in their children s decision-making. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Laboratory Diagnosis of Herpes Simp... Jun 25, 2010
Laboratory Diagnosis of Sexually Transmitted Diseases By E. van Dyck, A. Meheus, Peter Piot, World Health Organization. The copyright of the article Laboratory Diagnosis of Herpes Simplex Virus Type I in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Aging Swingers at High STD Risk Jun 24, 2010
A Dutch study has found that swingers -- heterosexual adults who engage in partner swapping or attend sex clubs for couples -- have rates of sexually transmitted diseases comparable to teenagers and gay or bisexual men, both considered high-risk groups for catching herpes, HIV and chlamydia, among other infections ... There's more on sexually transmitted diseases at the. (AZCentral -- Health)
- Most HIV-positive blood donors are students: report Jun 24, 2010
Foundation secretary-general Lin Chiung-chao (L) said that although condoms have been proven as an effective deterrent against AIDS and other forms of sexually transmitted diseases, only about 4 percent of parents surveyed said they had taught their children how to use them. To avoid AIDS, it is important to have proper knowledge about the disease, avoid high-risk behavior and undergo regular screening, she said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Children's Health Jun 21, 2010
But some experts are concerned that rates of sexually transmitted diseases or unplanned pregnancies could increase without the Pap test to prompt a doctor's visit. Think your children are getting hours of playtime, story readings and stimulating lessons at day care. (CNN -- Health)
Get Tested: Preventative Health for Men Jun 18, 2010
Testing for sexually transmitted diseases is done in many different ways ... Reasons your doctor may recommend screening for HIV include if you have sex with men, had unprotected sex with multiple partners, are being treated for sexually transmitted diseases, or if you have ever used injectable drugs. (ABC News)
AHF: AMA Backs AIDS Advocates on Condoms in Porn Jun 18, 2010
AHFs actions were prompted by the two outbreaks of HIV in the industry and an ongoing epidemic of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in Californias adult film industry ... The adult film industry has steadfastly refused to take any steps to protect its workers from diseases spread by bloodborne pathogens, resulting in thousands of employees becoming infected with sexually transmitted diseases. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
How teens are misunderstood by marketers Jun 16, 2010
Agency 20:20, for example, handles teenage-pregnancy and STIawareness work for the COI. Rather than use traditional media to run a short, sharp campaign about how multiple partners can lead to a higher risk of sexually transmitted diseases, it created a mobile drama called Thumbnails. It ran for 22 weeks, with a 60-second episode airing each week on a Friday night at 7pm. (India Times)
How to Cure Genital Warts and Preve... Jun 14, 2010
Reducing the number of partners, adhering to safe and natural sexual practices all help in preventing transmission and recurrence of genital warts and other sexually transmitted diseases ... Usman N. Anogenital Warts in Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS. Ed.Sharma VK, Viva Books, New Delhi, 2003. (Suite101.com)
USA TODAY ARCHIVES: Surrogate relishes unique role Jun 10, 2010
Everyone was tested for sexually transmitted diseases. By Christmas 2005, the contract was signed. (USA Today -- News)
Yes, Seinfeld, gay guys are thinner Jun 9, 2010
Earlier studies that looked at health in the gay community focused mostly on sexually transmitted diseases and mental health, rather than on chronic illnesses like obesity and heart disease, says the studys lead author Kerith Conron, an associate research scientist at Northeastern University and a research fellow at the Harvard School of Public Health. This may mean that we in the public health community need to come up with more tailored messages to reach these groups, just as car dealers do... (MSNBC -- Health)
Circumcision May Prevent Sex-Related Penis Injuries Jun 8, 2010
Further studies, Mehta's team writes, should look at the role penile injuries may play in the transmission of HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases. SOURCE: http://www. (MEDLINEplus)
HEALTH: Scary STDs Jun 5, 2010
It s safe to say that sexually transmitted diseases (STD) are neither enjoyable nor welcome. Discussions on the topic are uncomfortable, images of infections may be visually disturbing and falling victim to even the mildest of STDs can be a real relationship deal-breaker. (Fox News)
Reality execs: STDs are constant concern Jun 5, 2010
Reality shows such as "Celebrity Rehab" and "Jersey Shore" are so worried about sexually transmitted diseases, they pass out medication "like M&Ms" to cast members, say the shows' producers. In a round-table discussion of reality show execs published yesterday in The Hollywood Reporter, SallyAnn Salsano, creator of "Jersey Shore," says STDs are a constant concern. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Clinic would address what matters to teens May 30, 2010
"We have teens who aren't sexually active, and we encourage them to stay that way and encourage them to involve their parents in any decisions they plan to make. "Then, we have teens who are sexually active, and about 90 to 95 percent of teens who are sexually active who come to the clinics start effective birth control and also behaviors that prevent acquisition of sexually transmitted diseases. And we have research to show that teens who do that are much, much less likely to get pregnant. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Conservative Media Fiddle While the Military Burns May 29, 2010
Reports like the above, and the astronomically higher incidences of sexually transmitted diseases like HIV among homosexual men, are ignored in any discussions of whether to lift the ban. Instead, the rhetoric of the civil rights movement is employed, as if being black or Hispanic or white is on a par with acting out homosexual desires. (Townhall.com)
In India, Banking on the 'Morning After' Pill May 27, 2010
"There was never any need to consult a doctor about it, and it's weird talking to my mom. I just asked friends, and that's what they said they did." Doctors in India have also reported finding an increasingly high level of hormone changes in young women who are using the emergency pill three or four times a month, and are concerned that even though pregnancy may be avoided, by shunning condoms, women are making themselves vulnerable for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. "Ten years... (Time.com)
Heavy girls likelier have early, unprotected sex May 27, 2010
She said she decided to look at the relationship between weight and sexual activity in teens because of the high rate of obesity in South Carolina, where she practices, and the exploding rate of sexually transmitted diseases in her area ... Parents need to talk about sex and about how girls can protect themselves from sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy. (MSNBC -- Health)
What to Expect at the First Prenata... May 26, 2010
Some of the topics that will be asked of the pregnant woman about her medical history include things like past pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases, past surgeries, heart disease, genetic disorders, diabetes, allergies, drugs and alcohol, and any other conditions or diseases that the woman may have had ... The blood is tested for a variety of things such as the woman's complete blood count, hemoglobin and hematocrit (which are related to anemia), blood type, sexually transmitted diseases... (Suite101.com)
STDs Increase In Seniors May 14, 2010
There are lots of reasons why so many older people are contracting it and other sexually transmitted diseases ... There is also information on how to identify and treat sexually transmitted diseases on the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of STD Prevention and Control website. (KIRO TV, WA)
Where's the male birth control pill? May 11, 2010
Of course, condoms help prevent sexually transmitted diseases, while hormonal methods do not, she pointed out. Many women stop their current birth control pill because of concerns about side effects, which may include intermittent bleeding, headaches and nausea. (CNN -- Health)
Non-romantic sexual relations risky May 9, 2010
Anthony Paik, a sociologist in the UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and author of the study, said the study is important as concurrent partnerships speed up the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. "The United States has seen a major shift toward non-romantic sexual partnerships -- people becoming sexually involved when they are just casually dating or not dating at all. A quarter of the respondents became sexually involved while casually dating and a fifth did so as friends or... (India Times, India)
HIV/AIDS, Economic Growth, And Poverty In Africa May 8, 2010
The cost-effectiveness bottom line as proposed by Canning is this: that media messages are highly cost effective at changing behavior and reducing transmission; peer education, condom distribution, and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases for commercial sex workers are also highly cost effective; but the least cost effective interventions are treatment using antiretroviral therapy. Conclusion. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Body Shop May 8, 2010
A wide range of topics were covered including body image, healthy eating habits, sexually transmitted diseases, depression and fitness. All the booths are highly interactive and I think the kids are enjoying it, said Lulu Huston, who contacted vendors and made sure the fieldhouse was ready for the event. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Prescription Drug Could Boost Effects of Vaccines for HIV and Other Diseases May 8, 2010
4, 2006) Most sexually active teenage girls know relatively little about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) until it is too late, according to a paper by Carnegie Mellon University researchers that will be. (May 14, 2007) Even though HIV can be well treated these days, drug users are still more cautious about using needles than they used to be. (Science Daily)
Needle-Sharing by Sex Workers Tied to Spread of Syphilis May 8, 2010
The sex workers, who were also tested for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), operate legally in the two Mexican towns, which are located on major drug trafficking routes. The researchers found that female sex workers who didn't have HIV, but tested positive for active syphilis infection, were more likely than those without active syphilis infection to inject drugs, to use illegal drugs before or during sex in the past month, and to have U.S. clients who had higher rates of drug use,... (MEDLINEplus)
Open house, ribbon cutting held at Marlin Health Center May 6, 2010
Staff members provide information and means of birth control, annual exams, testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, cancer screening and other reproductive health care services to over 10,000 people annually. The Marlin Health Center opened its door in July 2007 and most recently, moved to a more convenient location in the former Jack Welch Law Office on Bridge Street across from the Falls County Courthouse. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Comparison of risk behaviors and socio-cultural profile of men who have sex with men survey respondents recruited via venues and the internet May 6, 2010
9%), and to have contracted sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in the last 12 months (4. 4% vs. 0. (BioMed Central)
Teachers need some help when it comes to students May 5, 2010
You want me to wage a war on drugs and sexually transmitted diseases, check their backpacks for weapons of mass destruction and raise their self esteem. You want me to teach them patriotism, good citizenship, sportsmanship, fair play, how to register to vote, how to balance a checkbook and how to apply for a job. (New Iberia, LA)
Many local schools already address sex ed (52) May 2, 2010
This week the Pennsylvania House Education Committee passed legislation that would require public schools to have a sex education curriculum in an effort to curtail pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds ? Many local schools already address sex ed By Rating: 0 Saturday, May 1, 2010 9:15 PM EDT School officials could play a bigger role in... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
