Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Never-before-seen Species of Chlamydia Bacteria Found Below Arctic Ocean
The bacteria were found at Loki's Castle—a field of active marine hydrothermal vents.
Franklin Graham Blames Ignoring 'God's Guidelines' for STIs
Noted Evangelical preacher and faith leader Franklin Graham linked an uptick in sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis to extramarital sex and homosexuality.
STD That Can Cause Blindness Is on the Rise
Reports from around the world suggest that a growing number of syphilis cases are leading to an inflammatory eye disease.
Rare STD That Causes Genitals to 'Rot Away' Reported
Donovanosis causes beefy, red blisters that bleed easily to appear on the genitals.
What Is Emerging Sex Disease Mycoplasma Genitalium?
"It's yet another good reason to pack the condoms for the summer holidays—and actually use them," one doctor said.
Gonorrhea Rates in Alaska Spike by over 51% in a Year
The state has the second-highest rates of gonorrhea in the country after Mississippi.
Record No. of Stillbirths Linked to STI in California
If left untreated, syphilis can cause serious health conditions, including blindness and neurological disorders that can result in death.
Young Women Resist Condom Use as Well
Many women use the same explanation and reasoning to forgo this type of contraception that prevents against sexually transmitted infections.
STDs in the U.S. Are More Common Than Ever Before
In 2016, the U.S. had 2 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis.
Zika May Have Been Sexually Transmitted in 14 Cases
In two of the suspected cases, the women's only known risk factor was sexual contact with an infected male partner.
Are Bans on Blood Donations From Gay Men Outdated or Necessary?
The risk for HIV transmission through blood transfusion is incredibly small.
Is Tinder Really to Blame for the Rise in STDs?
Some say the digital dating industry should play an active role in promoting safer sex.