STDs

Health December 13

Incurable, 'highly contagious' STD affects nearly 900 million people under age 50

HSV, or genital herpes, has affected millions of people around the world. Researchers and experts weigh in on the risks and developing treatments of the high-burden sexually transmitted infection.

STDs September 26

More than half of Americans with STDs were infected by cheating partners, survey finds

A survey exposed how and where STIs are spreading in the U.S. A spokesperson for the research team and a sexual health expert react to the findings and offer prevention tips.

VIDEO September 25

Expert shares tips on ensuring sexual health at any age

Dr. Gabe Gaviola, senior medical director of Everly Health in New York, shares the importance of testing for STIs ahead of the inaugural National Get Tested Day.

STDs August 19

First at-home syphilis antibody test gets FDA authorization as STD cases spike in US

The first at-home, over-the-counter syphilis antibody test has been granted marketing authorization by the FDA. Experts weigh in on the significance of accessible testing as STI cases rise in the U.S.

Health June 6

Rare, sexually transmitted ringworm reported in NYC

A new form of ringworm which looks like eczema and spread through sex was detected in a man in his 30s who slept with multiple other men on trips.

STDs March 7

STI rates shoot up in Europe due in part to riskier sexual behavior, European CDC says

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control released its most recent data on STI rates, showing that they surged in 2022 following the pandemic.

Cervical Cancer February 15

Cervical cancer deaths could be reduced with home HPV testing, study finds

The National Cancer Institute announced a new program to study HPV testing via self-collection to prevent cervical cancer. Cancer experts Drs. Brian Slomovitz and Nicole Saphier discuss this method.

HEALTH February 6

As syphilis cases surge in the US, here’s what infectious disease experts want you to know

Syphilis is surging in the U.S., reaching the highest numbers in nearly 75 years. Experts comment on potential reasons behind the spread, who’s at risk and how to combat the infection.

US January 30

Syphilis cases surge in the US, reaching levels unseen since 1950

In 2022, the U.S. saw a 9% increase in infectious syphilis cases, reaching the highest count since 1950, with a total surpassing 207,000, according to a federal government report.

US November 7, 2023

US health officials report alarming surge in syphilis cases in infants

U.S. health officials are reporting a concerning increase in cases of syphilis in newborns. Syphilis caused 282 stillbirth and infant deaths, the CDC says.