Sexually transmitted disease

...and Scotland has one of the fastest growing rates of fatal liver disease in the world. Cutting budgets on educating the public about sexually transmitted diseases might sound like a cost-free option in the politics of public opinion.

In this article: Andrew Lansley, Andy Burnham, Department of Health, FLU, Chlamydia, Obesity, Lifestyle diseases, UK, E coli, and Surgery

...also dropped, by 9 per cent to 412 during 2008. Scottish health minister Shona Robison said she shared concerns about the rise in STIs: "We are working closely with NHS boards and their partners to take forward a range of work to promote...

In this article: Syphilis, Richard Simpson, Chlamydia, Penicillin, Liberal Democrat, Genital herpes, and HIV

...and Prevention, scientists found roughly one in four girls ages 14 to 19 had one of five common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and many were infected soon after their first sexual experience. The study, "Prevalence of Sexually...

In this article: STIs, Human papillomavirus, Chlamydia, Medical advice, Pediatrics, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Herpes simplex virus, Chlamydia trachomatis, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, and Trichomonas vaginalis

MONDAY, Nov. 23 (HealthDay News) -- As many as one in four U.S. teenage girls have had a sexually transmitted disease (STD), many infected soon after their first sexual encounter, a new government report shows. "The high burden of STDs...

In this article: Human papillomavirus, Chlamydia, STD, Pediatrics, Gonorrhea, Yale University School of Medicine, and United States

...activity. The study showed that within one year of initiating sexual activity, 19.2% of teen girls had an STI. "The prevalence of STIs among female adolescents is substantial, and STIs begin to be acquired soon after sexual initiation...

In this article: STIs, Chlamydia, Human papillomavirus, Herpes simplex virus, Pelvic inflammatory disease, Cervical cancer, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, HIV, Gonorrhea, and Trichomoniasis

ATLANTA (AP) -- Health officials say sexually spread diseases continue to rise, with reported chlamydia cases setting yet another record in 2008. Last year there were 1.2 million new cases of chlamydia, a sometimes symptomless infection...

In this article: Chlamydia, All rights reserved, and Gonorrhea

...free guide for African communities in the UK, stressing the importance of regular testing for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The guide, called 'Be Wise', has been funded by the Pan-London HIV Prevention Programme to tackle...

In this article: HIV, STIs, UK, Terrence Higgins Trust, Medical advice, and London

...Mississippi's reported chlamydia cases. 32.3 percent of reported gonorrhea cases. A lack of awareness of STDs, lack of condom use, stigma around STDs, multiple partners and socioeconomic factors contribute to the rising teen STD rates, Kay...

In this article: Mississippi, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Department of Health, Cycle of poverty, The Clarion-Ledger, and Jim Hill High School

...helped with the design of the space and told us they wanted a homey feel," she said. "Their top requests were to obtain testing for HIV or STDs and have mental health and counseling services available." Among the University disciplines...

In this article: HIV, St. Louis area, St. Louis, Medical advice, Medicaid, and Terrence Higgins Trust

...stay safe. In one study, 72% of young women wrongly thought the contraceptive pill protected them from STIs. Although most people do experience STI symptoms, some infections such as chlamydia can go unnoticed. Symptoms to be aware of are...

In this article: STIs, Medical advice, Phobia, Friday the 13th, Chlamydia, Cancer, Antibiotic, and New Zealand