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• Chlamydia Leads Rise in STD Rates

  More screenings may be the reason for an increase in the number of sexually transmitted diseases in 2011, particularly among men, says a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The annual STD report, released in December 2 >>>>>

• How Chlamydia Evolves into New Strains

  The bacteria that cause Chlamydia, the world's most common sexually transmitted disease, seems to be sneakier than once thought, as a new study suggests it frequently exchanges DNA between different strains to form entirely new strains. Chl >>>>>

• Female Condom to Protect Against STD

  A female condom developed by researchers not only provides contraception but also wards off sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Researchers at the University of Washington (UW) developed the condom from tiny microfibres through a method c >>>>>

• Germ Cells Protected From Damage By A Class Of RNA Molecules

  Passing one's genes on to the next generation is a mark of evolutionary success. So it makes sense that the body would work to ensure that the genes the next generation inherits are exact replicas of the originals. New research by biologist >>>>>

• Certain Subgroups Of Black Women Have Lower Uptake Of HPV Vac

  A new Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) study has found that improving Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates in black women may require culturally sensitive approaches that address ethnic-specific barriers. The findings are >>>>>

• Study Focuses On Sexual Behavior Of First-Year Female College

  Hooking up has become such a trend on college campuses that some believe these casual, no-strings-attached sexual encounters may be replacing traditional romantic relationships. However, a new study by researchers with The Miriam Hospital's >>>>>

• Chlamydia Damages Sperm, Experts Found

  Chlamydia, which is often known as the silent disease because it has few symptoms, reduces a man's ability to produce children, they found. Research has found Chlamydia damages sperm The disease, which is still on the rise in the UK, is mor >>>>>