April 30, 2013: Girls May Need Fewer Gardasil Shots, Study Suggests
Preteens appear to get same protection with two doses of HPV vaccine as young women who get three

April 29, 2013: New Guidelines Suggest HIV Screening for All Adults
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says effectiveness of newer treatments, especially if given early, prompted change

March 27, 2013: Experimental Drug May Work Against Hepatitis C
Miravirsen greatly reduced virus in patients in small study

March 18, 2013: Craze for Hairless Genitals Accompanies Rise in Infections
Shaving, clipping and waxing may raise risk of skin virus, study finds

March 08, 2013: Petroleum Jelly Tied to Vaginal Infection Risk in Study
Use of such products doubled odds of bacterial vaginosis, researchers find

March 04, 2013: HIV May Raise Risk of Heart Attack
Study found 48 percent higher chance of heart trouble

February 14, 2013: Millions of Americans Have an STD: Report
And half of new infections each year are among young people, CDC says

January 23, 2013: Many Women Victims of 'Contraceptive Sabotage,' Experts Say
Leading ob/gyn group urges doctors to screen for this and other forms of sexual coercion

January 23, 2013: Condoms Don't Diminish Sexual Pleasure, Study Finds
Misperceptions can raise risk for STDs, HIV and unintended pregnancy

January 08, 2013: Is 'Untreatable' Gonorrhea On the Way?
About one in 13 people failed treatment with last available oral antibiotic, Canadian study found

January 08, 2013: Binge Drinking Common Among U.S. Women, Girls: CDC
This is a serious, but unrecognized public health problem, agency says

December 13, 2012: 'Hidden' HPV May Reactivate in Older Women, Study Suggests
The cervical cancer-causing virus may not fully clear from the body as once thought, experts say

November 30, 2012: Surprise HIV Diagnosis Becomes Life-Changing Moment
After denial, N.Y. woman finds way to keep the condition from controlling her life

November 30, 2012: Among Black Americans, HIV Takes a Greater Toll
With climbing infection and death rates, experts stress need to stem the growing disparity

November 29, 2012: New HIV Infections Highest Among Urban Gay, Bisexual Men: CDC
Prevention efforts vital in high-risk areas, researchers say

November 27, 2012: HIV Infections Continue to Hit Young Americans Hard
Children and young adults 13 to 24 now represent more than one in four new infections, CDC says

October 22, 2012: Less Frequent Pap Tests Safe for Most Women, Ob/Gyn Group Says
New guidelines recommend cervical cancer screening every 3 to 5 years

October 17, 2012: New Vaccine Strategy May Fight Genital Herpes, Mouse Study Suggests
Approach may also protect against other sexually transmitted infections, researchers say

October 15, 2012: HPV Shot Doesn't Encourage Sexual Activity in Girls: Study
No increase seen in STDs, pregnancy or birth control counseling

October 11, 2012: Social Media Could Boost Condom Use, Study Suggests
Facebook community made strides by focusing on prevention of sexually transmitted diseases

October 11, 2012: Another Meningitis Scare Emerges, Targeting NYC's Gay Men
Cases of deadly bacterial infection are rising sharply among HIV-infected males, health officials report

October 05, 2012: One-Third of Men With Anal Cancer Have HIV, Study Finds
Gay males among those at higher risk of the rare cancer, U.S. government researchers say

September 05, 2012: Treated Vaginal Ring Prevents HIV in Monkeys
Experts hope the technique might one day curb transmission in humans

August 30, 2012: Too Few Girls Get HPV Vaccine Against Cancer: CDC
Many more teens protected from whooping cough, meningitis than the sexually transmitted virus

August 27, 2012: Circumcision Benefits Are Significant, Pediatricians Say
But decision should stay with parents, they add

August 20, 2012: Curbing Circumcision Boosts STDs, Study Contends
Resulting infections, including HIV, could add billions to U.S. health spending, researchers say

August 16, 2012: Two-Thirds of U.S. Youth Have Had Oral Sex, CDC Reports
Many may believe it's safer than it actually is, expert says

August 09, 2012: High-Risk Heterosexuals Should Take HIV Prevention Pill, Too
More than 1 in 4 new HIV infections in U.S. in 2009 involved heterosexuals, research shows

August 09, 2012: Gonorrhea Resistant to All But One Antibiotic: CDC
Agency issues new guidelines: Rocephin should be first-line treatment

July 30, 2012: HPV Test Beats Pap Long-Term: Study
Finding lends support to current guidelines combining tests among women over 30

July 27, 2012: Only 1 in 4 Americans With HIV Has Virus Under Control: CDC
Blacks, younger patients least likely to have ongoing care

July 24, 2012: Medical Group Notes Key Elements of Well-Woman Exams
Find out which screening, tests, counseling should be part of office visit

July 23, 2012: Black American Men Have High Rates of HIV Infection: Study
Instances of new infections rival rates in sub-Saharan Africa, researchers say

July 23, 2012: Mom's HIV Drugs May Pass to Baby in Womb, Breast-Feeding
Hair, blood samples revealed HIV-negative infants were exposed to antiretrovirals, researchers say

July 23, 2012: Not All HIV Patients in U.S. Show Same Characteristics: Study
Those born elsewhere more likely to have been infected through heterosexual sex

July 16, 2012: FDA Approves 1st Pill to Help Prevent HIV Infection
Once-daily Truvada intended for at-risk individuals, and agency says side effects must be monitored

July 09, 2012: HPV Vaccine Reducing Infections, Even Among Unvaccinated: Study
Findings suggest 'herd immunity' taking hold against leading cause of cervical cancer

July 03, 2012: FDA Approves First At-Home HIV Test
Experts say it could reduce the number of Americans who are unaware of their HIV status

June 15, 2012: Unsafe Sex Common When Partner Cheats: Study
But condom use increases in 'open' relationships

June 06, 2012: Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea Spreading: WHO
Last line of drug defense, cephalosporins, appears to be weakening, U.N. agency says

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 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