Genital herpes rising in England, despite overall drop in STIs

STIs are particularly common among young people, with health experts saying testing for them is vital.
Prime Women on MSN

STDs in older adults are increasing: What you should know

More than 60% of individuals over 60 have sex at least once a month. Yet, only 9.7% of women ages 45 to 60 report using a ...
Rolling Out

6 STDs doctors often miss: Are you at risk?

Sexually transmitted diseases are more common than many people realize, and more often than not, they go undetected. While regular testing is essential, even doctor visits don’t always guarantee early ...
Pensacola News Journal

Florida STI rates higher than national average. Here's a by-the-numbers look

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published its sexually transmitted infections report for 2022, and Florida landed above the national average for all STIs except chlamydia. The CDC ...
Rolling Out

7 sneaky STDs older adults often overlook

When people think of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), they often picture younger people. However, the reality is that older adults are also at risk, and surprisingly, this demographic may be more ...
The Cornell Daily Sun

Chlamydia Tops List of Most Common STDs at Cornell

Whether it’s sores, rashes, aches or other uncomfortable symptoms, this is just another busy year on the books for Cornell’s health center, which annually tests thousands of Cornellians for sexually ...
CNN

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

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.