May 16, 2012: FDA Panel Backs At-Home HIV Test
Recommendation could usher in a new era of testing

May 11, 2012: Women Exposed to Violence Might Have More Risky Sex
Those experiencing multiple types of violence had more partners, more unprotected sex, study found

May 11, 2012: FDA Advisers Back Pill to Help Prevent HIV Infection
Truvada intended for at-risk individuals, including gay and bisexual men and heterosexual couples with one HIV-infected person

May 09, 2012: FDA Seems to Back Pill to Help Prevent HIV
Truvada's been shown to stop infection with AIDS virus, but critics see drawbacks

April 17, 2012: HIV Prevention Pill Cost-Effective for High-Risk Men: Study
Limiting it to gay men at high risk of contracting virus would cost $85 billion over 20 years

April 05, 2012: Sex Education Efforts Lagging in Schools, CDC Says
Many states' schools fail to teach students how to avoid unwanted pregnancy, HIV and other STDs, study finds

April 03, 2012: Preteens More Likely to Report HPV Vaccine Side Effects
But symptoms were not serious, survey found

April 02, 2012: HPV Infection Lasts Longer in Young Black Women: Study
This persistence could explain higher rates of cervical cancer, researchers say

March 29, 2012: 'Superinfected' Patients Give Clues to Fighting HIV
Women infected more than once from different partners can have stronger immune response

March 28, 2012: Early, Temporary HIV Treatment Can Postpone Long-Term Therapy
Study found giving antiretroviral drugs earlier in disease course can stabilize patients sooner

March 13, 2012: Not Enough Young Women Getting Tested for Chlamydia: CDC
Research also found retesting rates, although critical, are also too low

March 12, 2012: Circumcision Linked to Lower Risk for Prostate Cancer, Study Finds
But researchers can't confirm the procedure directly lowers risk of the disease

March 02, 2012: College Women's Condom Use Falls in Freshman Year
Binge drinking, bad grades were among the factors that affected condom use

February 27, 2012: Pediatricians Renew Call for HPV Vaccine for Boys
The shot protects against cervical cancer; it's also effective against anal cancer and some head and neck cancers

February 08, 2012: Experts Warn of Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea
Arsenal of drugs effective against the sexually transmitted disease running dry, researchers say

February 01, 2012: Pediatricians' Group Recommends HPV Vaccine for Boys
Immunization schedules for meningitis, flu also updated

January 26, 2012: Study Finds No Link Between HPV Vaccine and Autoimmune Disorders
No risk seen among nearly 190,000 Gardasil recipients in company-funded review

January 26, 2012: Oral HPV Infection Strikes Men More Than Women: Study
Sex, smoking associated with raised risk of transmission, researchers report

January 05, 2012: Many Teen Girls Mistakenly Think HPV Vaccines Cut Risk for All STDs
Doctors should stress limits of protection to patients, researcher says

December 28, 2011: Columbus Voyage Tied to Syphilis Spread?
Skeletal evidence indicates the disease was nonexistent in Europe before his historic sail, study says

December 01, 2011: AIDS Research Holds Promise for Reducing HIV Transmission Rates
'Extraordinary advances' prompt some to dare to dream of a cure

December 01, 2011: Despite Advances, HIV/AIDS Still Takes Heavy Emotional Toll
Care coordinator describes alienation, financial woes and health struggles that people face

November 17, 2011: 19 Million New STD Infections Reported Annually, CDC Says
Treating chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis costs U.S. $17 billion a year

November 11, 2011: STD Complication May Double Infertility Risk
Recurring pelvic inflammatory disease also has serious consequences for teen girls, researchers note

November 09, 2011: More Evidence That HPV Vaccine Shields Against Cervical Cancer
Coverage against precancerous lesion called 'excellent' in large, multinational study

October 25, 2011: HIV Medication Patch Shows Promise in Early Trial
Could help patients adhere to treatment regimens, researchers say

October 25, 2011: U.S. Health Officials Back HPV Vaccine for Boys
The sexually transmitted virus causes a range of cancers, including cervical, penile and oral malignancies

October 20, 2011: Rise in Vulvar Precancers Leads to New Guidelines
Fourfold increase in three decades especially prevalent among women in 40s, experts say

October 03, 2011: HPV-Linked Oral Cancers on the Rise, Study Finds
Oral sex may be means of tumor-causing virus transmission in many cases, experts say

September 23, 2011: CDC Considers Vaccinating Boys, Not Just Girls, for HPV
Immunizing half the population isn't forceful enough against widespread virus, expert says

September 23, 2011: Stress the 'Human' in HPV, One Man Suggests
Health advocate offers reminder that virus affects men and women equally

September 14, 2011: Health Experts Say HPV Vaccine Is Safe
Benefits outweigh risks of getting sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer, doctors say after presidential debate

September 12, 2011: IUDs May Lower Women's Risk for Cervical Cancer: Study
Intrauterine contraceptive device appears to prevent progression of HPV to cervical cancer, researchers say

August 25, 2011: HPV Vaccination Rates Low Among Teen Girls, CDC Reports
Without 3-shot series, women remain at risk for infection linked to cervical cancer, experts warn

August 16, 2011: Experts Concerned About Rising HIV Rates Among Poor, Minorities
New statistics released at conference also show many practicing unsafe behaviors

July 13, 2011: Ultrasound May Determine Heart Attack Risk in HIV Patients
Risk 10 times higher in HIV patients with abnormal results compared with general population: study

July 12, 2011: Older Women at Greater Risk for Common STD, Study Suggests
Screening women 40 and up for trichomoniasis is essential to prevent serious complications, experts say

July 07, 2011: Gonorrhea's Growing Resistance to Antibiotics Concerns CDC
New treatments, greater surveillance needed, agency says

June 23, 2011: CDC Cites Benefits of Expanded HIV Testing Program
Three-year initiative identified 18,432 people infected with AIDS-causing virus

June 20, 2011: IUDs Officially Recommended for Healthy Women, Teens
New guidelines say research shows this form of birth control is safe and effective

June 17, 2011: Dad's Good Parenting May Help Daughters Avoid Risky Sex
Quality, not quantity, of time spent with father matters more for girls, study suggests

May 17, 2011: Foreskin May Be Reservoir for HPV
Study authors say this supports vaccinating boys against the virus, but experts disagree

May 12, 2011: Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea Reported in San Diego: CDC
5 cases among gay or bisexual men highlight need for surveillance, experts say

May 03, 2011: U.S. Officials Take Aim at Questionable STD Products
Makers of preparations claiming to prevent, treat sexually transmitted infections warned by FDA, FTC

April 12, 2011: Extended HPV Vaccine Schedule Seems Effective
Dosing options may help reduce cervical cancer rates in developing countries, study suggests

April 12, 2011: Genital Herpes Can Be Spread When Lesions Aren't Present: Study
Finding confirms suspicions experts have had for years

April 04, 2011: HPV Might Be Linked to Lung Cancer
Researchers don't know if vaccine to prevent cervical cancer would work for lung cancer

March 21, 2011: Women Should See Ob-Gyn Annually, Experts Say
Obstetrician/gynecologist group urges women to follow its updated recommendations

March 03, 2011: More Young People Delay Sex, Try Oral Sex First, CDC Says
U.S. report also finds same-sex encounters more common for women than men

February 28, 2011: Many HIV Patients Carry Strain With Drug-Resistant Mutation
Study found they were three times more likely to fail treatment, so testing needed