Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Youngsters aren’t protecting themselves against STDs during oral intimation

Study shows more than half youngsters engaged in fellatio last year, but only 8 percent of females and 9 percent of males used condom.

Dec 09, 2017, 17:55 PM IST

STD cases surge to all-time high in US: Report

The majority of these new diagnoses (1.6 million) were cases of chlamydia, according to the annual Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Sep 27, 2017, 14:05 PM IST

New, improved HPV vaccine could prevent 90 percent cervical cancers

The sexually transmitted human papillomavirus, or HPV, infections cause global disease, including an estimated 266,000 deaths from cervical cancer worldwide in 2012, according to the World Health Organisation.  

Sep 07, 2017, 15:53 PM IST

Dentists believe that dating apps could be responsible for cancer-causing STI – This is how!

As per the report, experts have warned that a huge number of the population is at risk of being infected with human papilloma virus (HPV).

Sep 04, 2017, 09:56 AM IST

WHO to tackle dengue, environmental health in annual meet

The meeting hopes to formulate policies to support western Pacific countries combat the diseases in a bid to sustain the WHO goals.

Oct 10, 2016, 14:27 PM IST

What happens when a girl asks her fiancé to undergo premarital medical tests – WATCH

The makers of the video have emphasised on the importance of a premarital medical test to ensure a happy married life sans medical issues.

Sep 14, 2016, 10:38 AM IST

STIs, peer pressure drove ancient humans to monogamy

According to a recent study, the root of marriage can be traced back to nothing romantic, rather it may have been started just to avoid sexually transmitted diseases (STIs).

Apr 13, 2016, 14:15 PM IST

Beware! Dating sites helping spread HIV

According to a new study, more than 60% of gay and bisexual men diagnosed with HIV reported meeting sexual partners online in the preceding year.

Feb 29, 2016, 12:09 PM IST

`Unprotected sex` likelier with baby daddies

As per a recent study, young moms are likelier to have unprotected sex with baby daddies, increasing their risk of repeated pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.

Oct 18, 2015, 15:43 PM IST