Articles for Tag: "Sexually Transmitted Disease"

Teens don’t know the risks of oral sex 
Teens don’t know the risks of oral sex
Nearly half of 15-19 year olds have engaged in oral sex, yet many don’t consider the possibility of infection.
Can the Zika virus spread through sexual transmission? 
Can the Zika virus spread through sexual transmission?
The CDC is investigating 14 cases of the virus spreading from male to female through sex. An expert weighs in on the role this is playing in the growing outbreak.
What you need to know about herpes 
What you need to know about herpes
Many Americans are unaware that they have this common STD.
Scientists discover aggressive new strain of HIV 
Scientists discover aggressive new strain of HIV
Learn more about the latest form of this deadly virus.
HPV affects more than two-thirds of Americans 
HPV affects more than two-thirds of Americans
A new study finds HPV infection is more common than many realize, but the risk may be minimal.
Protecting women from HPV  Featured
Protecting women from HPV
The HPV vaccine is approved for women up to age 26. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself after that.