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
Youths attending mental health services have unmet sexual health needs: Study
A new research shows that youths attending mental health services have unmet sexual health needs, as shown by low rates of contraception and high rates of unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Oct 22, 2016, 20:30 PM IST
Birth control pills may protect women against STIs
According to a recent study, popping contraceptive pills could protect against one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
May 08, 2016, 14:03 PM IST
Simple quiz to predict risk of sexually transmitted infections
Researchers at Johns Hopkins developed the quiz with the help of specialists in adolescent sexual health care and data from previously published research.
Jan 30, 2016, 22:26 PM IST
Training doctors linked to reduced sexually transmitted infections
The study was a randomized controlled trial of an intensive, customized training programme for physicians in sexually transmitted infections.
Dec 25, 2015, 17:00 PM IST
'Chemsex' putting people at risk of HIV, STIs
Addressing chemsex related morbidities should be a public health priority, say experts
Nov 04, 2015, 18:33 PM IST
Dating apps may increase rates of STIs: Experts
The latest figures from Public Health England suggest rapid rises in some STIs.
Nov 02, 2015, 17:31 PM IST
Rectal compound can help prevent HIV
A rectal microbicide formulated as an enema can help prevent HIV and possibly other sexually transmitted infections, a new study has said.
Oct 18, 2015, 15:14 PM IST
