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Men are ditching condoms as rates of STDs like gonorrhea and syphilis continue to rise
Men's fears of unplanned pregnancy and HIV are subsiding due to long-acting birth control and PrEP,…
Julia Naftulin
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A new super-strain of gonorrhea that is resistant to 5 antibiotics has been detected in US patients, health officials say
State health officials identified a strain of gonorrhea that was resistant to five classes of antib…
Andrea Michelson
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STD expert warns of an 'out of control' situation as gonorrhea and syphilis cases rise in the US
Health experts believe inadequate funding, delayed testing during the pandemic, and the spread of m…
Julia Naftulin
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A man contracted a new antibiotic-resistant 'super gonorrhea' strain after having sex on an international trip
This is the second time a "super gonorrhea" strain has been detected. Another multidrug-resistant s…
Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce
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A man contracted a new antibiotic-resistant 'super gonorrhea' strain after having sex on an international trip
This is the second time a "super gonorrhea" strain has been detected. Another multi-drug resistant …
Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce
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Doctors are now prescribing doxy-PEP, a morning-after pill that helps prevent STIs like gonorrhea, chlamydia, or syphilis
There's now a morning-after pill called doxy-PEP that has been shown to help reduce the risk of STI…
Kelly Burch
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New CDC data reveals pandemic lockdowns did not slow the spread of gonorrhea and syphilis
Test shortages and a lack of in-person doctor's appointments could be to blame, according to the CD…
Julia Naftulin
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There was a gonorrhea outbreak at a McDonald's branch among staff who were having sex with each other, a report says
The revelation was made as part of a BBC investigation into allegations of a toxic work culture at …
Alia Shoaib
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A 'super gonorrhea' vaccine is being developed by the team behind AstraZeneca's COVID-19 shot
Experts fear a new strain of gonorrhea could become untreatable. A funding program granted millions…
Julia Naftulin
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The pandemic has not caused a super-gonorrhea outbreak, but experts say it could
"Super-gonorrhea" is a "superbug" version of the STD, one so familiar with over-prescribed antibiot…
Canela López
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My ex-lover turned to me for dating advice with his new boyfriend. At first, I was jealous but then realized we were never meant to be.
Jamie Valentino was jealous when his ex-lover started dating someone new. But he later realized tha…
Jamie Valentino
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A top antibiotic expert almost died after a gardening cut caused a life-threatening, drug-resistant bacterial infection
The pandemic whistleblower says he could've died if he hadn't demanded a test for his antibiotic-re…
Hilary Brueck
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We're closer to getting the first new pill to treat UTIs in over 20 years
The antibiotic succeeded in late-stage human studies, setting up the drug to be a new treatment for…
Andrew Dunn
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8 symptoms of the most common STDs explained
Millions of people are diagnosed with an STD every year. They're typically spread during vaginal, o…
Julia Naftulin
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8 reasons your butthole itches and how to get quick relief
Anal itching is a common condition that can be caused by diarrhea, hemmorhoids, and even parasitic …
Adam Barnes,Debra Jaliman
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4 key signs that you're losing too much blood during your period and what it could signal
Bleeding too much could be a sign of endometriosis, fibroids, PCOS, and more — here's how to tell i…
Madeline Kennedy,Lauren Demos…
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6 causes of green discharge, from an STI to leaving a tampon in for too long
Normal vaginal discharge is usually clear or white — green discharge could be a sign of a number of…
Madeline Kennedy,Lauren Demos…
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6 reasons why you may experience brown discharge
If you notice brown discharge in your underwear, it could be anything from normal hormonal changes …
Erin Heger,Lauren Demosthenes
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5 reasons why you have a sore throat but no fever
Sore throats are very common and won't come with a fever if they're caused by something like allerg…
Kelly Burch,Tania Elliott
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5 reasons for spotting during pregnancy and how to tell when it's serious
Spotting during pregnancy is normal and not usually a cause for concern. However, if it comes with …