Health Jul 29 The potential benefits and risks of fighting STIs with doxycycline By Laura Barrón-López, Claire Mufson
Health Apr 15 Watch 6:23 U.S. sees concerning rise in STIs, congenital syphilis with no signs of slowing New CDC data shows a surge of sexually transmitted infections in the U.S. in recent years. The most significant rise is in syphilis and congenital syphilis, which occurs when mothers pass on the infection to their babies during pregnancy. Dr. By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson
Health Apr 11 How a morning-after-style pill could help rising STD cases The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday released data about some of the most common infectious diseases in the U.S. The numbers show how chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis infections have been accelerating across the country. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Nation Oct 20 Sexually transmitted diseases in U.S. at all-time high, CDC says Rates of sexually transmitted diseases, such as syphilis and gonorrhea, have risen sharply in U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… By Helen Branswell, STAT
Health Jun 04 Young people at risk for STDs often don’t get tested, study says Although they account for half of all new sexually transmitted infections, most young people between the ages of 15 and 25 have never been tested for those infections. By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News
Jul 10 Watch Former Surgeon General Reports Political Pressure Former Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona told the Senate Tuesday the Bush administration silenced him on key issues. He speaks with the NewsHour about his testimony and tenure. Continue watching