Health News Archives

More U.S. Women Getting Birth Control Services
But the number receiving reproductive health care services remains flat, survey finds

Healthy Sex Life Can Extend Into 80s
But past STDs, med use and relationship issues can derail intimacy, study says

Commonly Used HIV Infectivity Rate Misses Risks
Wide variety of co-factors affects heterosexual transmission, study finds

Risky Sexual Behaviors Decreasing Among U.S. Teens
Condom use increasing, but many blacks, Hispanics, and males not getting message, CDC says

Deportation Tied to Higher HIV Risk for Men Injecting Drugs
Study in Tijuana points to need for cross-border prevention, treatment programs

HIV Patients Living Longer
Antiretroviral therapy has increased life expectancy by 13 years, researchers say

Genetic Trait Boosts AIDS Risks in Blacks
Might be responsible for 11% of HIV cases in Africa, researchers say

HPV Vaccine for Boys? It Just Might Happen
The virus that causes cervical cancer also leads to throat cancer in males

Repeat Teen Self-Cutters Likely to Engage in Risky Sex
Only 39% said they used condoms consistently in previous 90 days, study finds

Many Moms Unwilling to Have Younger Daughters Get HPV Vaccine
Study shows only 49% intended to do so if child was aged 9 to 12