The battle to fight chlamydia in koalas
Over 80 percent of koalas are estimated to be infected with a strain of chlamydia, which can lead to blindness, infertility and even death in the marsupials.
Why syphilis is on the rise
There were about 30 percent more cases of syphilis across the U.S. in 2021 than in 2020.
'Steaming Mad' Mom Getting Hairstylist Fired Over Shocking Comment Cheered
"Instead of telling her quietly, he caused a big scene that left Tia in tears," the mother posted on Reddit.
Man Says He Attached Copy of STD Results to 'Dream Job' Application: 'Dead'
"Oh bestie, as a hiring manager I assure you absolutely no one read that cover letter," one commenter said.
Woman, 20, Diagnosed With Cancer After STD Fears Stopped Her Seeking Help
Olivia Wallace had a painful lump on her tongue for months, but wanted to avoid the embarrassment of being told she had an STD.
STIs Spiked in This Italian City Despite Lockdown
Lockdowns did not appear to change some people's behavior, researchers said.
Christopher Columbus May Not be to Blame Syphilis in Europe After All
Researchers discovered traces of the bacteria that causes syphilis in human remains from long before Christopher Columbus' travels in Finland, Estonia and the Netherlands.
Sex, Drugs Fueled Syphilis Resurgence as Number of Reported Cases Increased
Syphilis and other STDs are on the rise in the U.S. and drug use and unprotected sex may be to blame.
Seagulls With STIs Discovered in Wild for First Time
Sexually transmitted infections in animals can have evolutionary implications.
Man Allegedly Raped 3-Year-Old, Giving Her Two STDs
Doctors found the girl had been infected with chlamydia and gonorrhea following the sexual assault.
Trump Heads to Hanoi, Avoided Vietnam in Summer of '68
As President Donald Trump flies Air Force One to Hanoi to meet with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un, it's worth remembering how he got out of going to Vietnam in the summer of 1968.
Syphilis in Newborn Babies Has Doubled Since 2013
Syphilis rates in many industrialized nations have been on the rise in recent years.
STD That Can Cause Blindness Is on the Rise
Reports from around the world suggest that a growing number of syphilis cases are leading to an inflammatory eye disease.
Record No. of Stillbirths Linked to STI in California
If left untreated, syphilis can cause serious health conditions, including blindness and neurological disorders that can result in death.
'Morning Joe' Jokes About Trump and STDs
STDs came up on "Morning Joe" and things got uncomfortable.
Super Gonorrhea Detected In Australia
The patients are believed to have contracted the infection in Southeast Asia.
Japan's Festival of the Steel Phallus, Demystified
The Kanamara Festival is held annually on the first Sunday of April and raises money for research into sexually-transmitted diseases.
Sex In High School Isn't As Frequent As A Decade Ago
The biggest declines in sexual activity were among ninth and tenth graders and black and Latino teenagers, the study found.
Jaxton Wheeler Explains 'Cyanide' Tweet
"Her death is a tragedy and it's gut-wrenching...I feel like the shittiest person in the world."
Young Women Resist Condom Use as Well
Many women use the same explanation and reasoning to forgo this type of contraception that prevents against sexually transmitted infections.
This Hominin Infected The First Human With Herpes
This flat-faced, extinct hominin likely infected the first human ancestor with HSV2 more than a million years ago.
STDs in the U.S. Are More Common Than Ever Before
In 2016, the U.S. had 2 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis.
Men and Women Lying About Sex Complicates STD Control
Lying is an inherent aspect of reporting sexual behaviors.
Certain STDs Hit All-Time Highs in 2015
Chlamydia cases increased 6 percent year over year; gonorrhea, 13 percent; and syphilis, 19 percent.
Swipe for Safer Sex
The same clicks and swipes that encourage the spread of STDs can also help prevent them.
Tinder Adds STD Testing Locator—Good Luck Finding It
Was Tinder's addition of a STD testing locator just a pawn to settle a political feud?
A Condom That Changes Colors To Detect STIs
The invention turns green for chlamydia, blue for syphilis and a whitish yellow for herpes.
Is Tinder Really to Blame for the Rise in STDs?
Some say the digital dating industry should play an active role in promoting safer sex.
Young Gay Men Aren't Getting the Health Care They Need
Young gay men are not accessing basic primary care that can keep them healthy.