Sexually transmitted diseases or STDs (formerly called venereal diseases) are among the world's most common infectious diseases. These bacterial or viral diseases are spread through sexual contact.

One in four teen girls has an STD! The rate of STDs in teen boys is rising! Findings from the Center of Disease Control (CDC) demonstrate that abstinence-only and basic sex education are not working.

No cure is available for some sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as HIV, human papillomavirus (HPV), herpes, and hepatitis B. However, treatment can help reduce the effects of these ...

Most individuals think that Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are only transmitted through intercourse. However, that is not always the case. Some infections can be transmitted without penetration, ...

The idea that sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) always announce themselves with uncomfortable or visible symptoms is a dangerous misconception that health experts are working to correct. Research ...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - Medical experts say Mississippi has some of the highest STD rates in the country. The STD rate, depending on your source, is around 1,200 per 100,000 Mississippian, ...