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College Students & Sexual Violence
Rape on college campuses is a much more serious problem than many people realize. Here's what you should know about sexual assault and college campuses.
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Genital Herpes: The Basics
Useful information about genital herpes and its symptoms.
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New Recommendation for Women's Health Screening
ACOG has issued new guidelines for routine health screenings for women ages 13 and up.
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
The risk of having a STD passed on is one of the horrible realities that each survivor of sexual assault must face. Here are the basics on STD's.
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Part Three
This is the final part of the article about sexually transmitted diseases
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Part Two
This is part two of the article about african americans and std's. The std's that this article talks about is AIDS, chlamydia, crabs, genital herpes, gonorrhea and syphilis
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Yes We Are Affected By It
This is a two part article about what sexually transmitted diseases are and how african americans are affected by them.
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The Unseen Can Be Harmful
Genital warts: A sexually transmitted disease that you may not notice but can harm you.
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U.S. Seeks To Eliminate Syphilis
A large drop in the number of syphilis cases gives renewed hope that this disease can be eliminated from the United States in the next few years.
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Once Upon A Time, Or How To Change A Life
Once Upon A Time is not a bedtime story, but reading it could change a life, maybe even yours.
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Bacterial Vaginosis and HIV Infection
Women with bacterial vaginosis are more likely to be infected with HIV-AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections, underscoring the need for prevention.
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Genital Herpes
The herpes simplex virus affects one in five persons in the United States. Its acquisition, signs and symptoms, treatment options and prevention strategies are presented
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High STD Rates, Abstinence Ed Link
Health officials fault abstinence-only-until-marriage curricula in the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases in teens.
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How To Rip N Roll
A humorous look at the proper way to apply and use condoms to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
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Mandatory STD Vaccinations in TX
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a common cause of sexually transmitted disease. Texas schools will soon be vaccinating young girls against this disease.
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Some Causes Of Infertility Can Be Prevented
Some causes of infertility can be prevented before they happen. While some groups of people are more likely to suffer from infertility, there are steps that can be taken to reduce the risks. Life style changes including the use of proper birth control can prevent the transmission of STDs, which can lead to infertility if not treated, smoking can lead to decreased fertility, and hot tubs can sterilize a man temporarily.
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STDs: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) do not always result in signs and symptoms. Many people do not know they are infected. Unfortunately, some of these STDs can cause major problems if not treated.
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Teen Births Now Rising
The upward trend for teen births is expected to continue to rise according to the CDC, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Tracking Pelvic Infammatory Disease (PID)
Not all women with untreated gonorrhea develop PID. A recent study may have uncovered one reason certain strains of this bacterial disease are more dangerous than others.
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Unsafe Sex and STIs
Know the risks involved when a person chooses to engage in unsafe or unprotected sex, in order not to end up getting a sexually-transmitted infection(s).
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Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is a common, self limiting viral infection caused by a pox virus, the molluscum contagiosum virus. It appears as pearly white or skin colored bumps.
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Taking Charge: Protecting Reproductive Freedom
Lists and describes different forms of birth control currently available.
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Teens and STDs
April is National Sexually Transmitted Disease Awareness Month. Find out why teens are at increased risk and how you can help.
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Selling Sex
Colorado State University student Tyson Wipperling examines how an "influs of sexual material in the media" reinforces the belief among college students that "carefree, casual sex is acceptable."
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Vaccines and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Understanding vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases is an important step in making informed decisions regarding vaccinations.
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Chlamydia is Common in Both Sexes
Chlamydia trachomatis is one of the most common STIs and it takes its toll on the health and well-being of both sexes. But Chlamydia is easily and quickly treated.
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Itch, Scratch and Burn: How Women Cope
Any woman who has ever suffered from Candida, commonly known as vaginal yeast infection, can easily relate to the title of this article. Learn what causes yeast infections and how to prevent those nasty symptoms.
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Prostitution and Women Abuse
Women who are sex workers may suffer unique forms of abuse and discrimination.
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Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections can be mild or serious with symptoms that depend on the portion of the urinary tract involved.
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Alternative Vaccination Schedules
Alternative vaccination schedules incorporate selective and delayed vaccination to reduce the risks of adverse reactions and vaccine injury.
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Bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis is a condition in which the normal flora of the vagina has been disrupted shifting from the predominance of Lactobacillus species to an overgrowth of
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Trying To Conceive When He Has Infertility
Trying to conceive when the man has infertility poses new obstacles to overcome. Most people assume that when infertility is an issue – it’s a “female” thing. Quite honestly though, male factor infertility accounts for many of the childless couples.
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Chlamydia trachomatis Infection
Chlamydia is the most commonly reported bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) in North America. More than 2,000,000 people in the U.S. have Chlamydia infection.
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Chlamydiae Bacteria
The Chlamydia genus of bacteria consists of four unique species that cause a variety of disease including genital tract infections and respiratory tract infections.
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In dog We Trust
If talking about G.W. Bush and his plans for America lead to say, "Don't get me started," you'll either love this article or hate it.
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Circumcision Myths: Part I
Part one of a two part series debunking the myths about circumcision which are commonly believed.
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About Preterm Labor and Child Birth
What expectant parents need to know about preterm labor and birth.
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Birth Control Quiz - The Answers
Answers to the birth control quiz! See how you did and if you really know as much as you think you might.
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Christian Market Series: Small Press Owner and Author Lamonica Smith
Last month faith based small press publisher and author, Lamonica Smith sat down with me and shared her vision for her book and her company, and advice for those wishing to follow in her footsteps.
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Bacteria and Infertility
A high percentage of sexually active teenage ladies are infected with Chlamydia trachomatis. The leading cause of preventable infertility in the United States.
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Durban Declaration; Part 3
Knowing more about the HIV virus helps explain the difference in how this virus is spread in different populations.
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Fighting bad bacteria by feeding on them
We have a vast range of amoeboid cells which literally eat our enemies and protect us. How ....please read ahead.
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Herpes Infection and Reactivation
The herpes family of viruses enter a latent (silent) phase of infection following initial infection, but can be reactivated resulting in recurrent infection.
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IC: The Basics
A brief introduction to Interstitial Cystitis, including symptoms and available treatments.
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