There are ways to prevent and treat STDs. Even though STDs are common, sometimes people feel a lot of shame and embarrassment when they get one. But STDs are like any other infection that gets passed ...

The rise of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continues to pose threats. The prevalence of one uncurable STI in particular – genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and 2 – is at a ...

These states have seen the highest combined rates of three major sexually transmitted infections. Health screenings can detect disease when it’s most treatable, and, in many cases, prevent ...

A case report published today in JAMA Dermatology highlights concerns about a sexually transmitted fungal infection that belongs to a family of skin infections that are emerging in the United States.

Dec. 11, 2024 — Researchers discovered a vulnerability in viral enzymes that could lead to novel treatments for diseases as diverse as COVID-19 and Ebola -- while also minimizing side effects ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common. A 2022 analysis found that more than 404.6 million people worldwide had UTIs in 2019. UTIs happen when bacteria from the skin or rectum enter the ...

A "tidal wave" of flu infections has led to a 70% increase in hospital cases in England in just seven days, the NHS has said. An average of 1,861 patients with flu were in hospital every day last ...

Fever is very common in young children and it can be difficult to distinguish between simple viral illnesses and life-threatening bacterial infections in this group. Our guideline on fever in under 5s ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand authorities have “no doubt” that two Vietnamese officials sexually attacked two young female servers at a restaurant during a visit to the country ...

Sepsis is your body's severe response to an infection that has entered your bloodstream. Early recognition and quick treatment are key to surviving sepsis, but many people do not know what it looks ...

In storytelling, sex can be a powerful plot device that can elevate the story if done right. Netflix houses a lot of such films that use sex as the driving factor of the story while also focusing on ...