But there are more ways to test and protect yourself than before. In recent years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA ...

Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MDMedically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections that are spread through sexual ...

There are an estimated 20 million new cases of sexually transmitted infections every year in the United States, says the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. While some forms of ...

A new over-the-counter sexually transmitted infection test in Austin delivers results in 30 minutes and connects patients to ...

Online sexually transmitted infection (STI) and sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing is a convenient way to identify and treat infections from home. We rounded up the best places to get ...

Sex-related health concerns, like HIV, chlamydia, and gonorrhea, have long been referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Now, many people use the term sexually transmitted infections (STIs ...

Awareness Month. The purpose is to promote knowledge about the impact of STIs, reduce stigma and promote testing and ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. April marks STI Awareness Month, a time to educate Americans about sexually transmitted infections that affect millions ...

A new study has exposed the sexual health habits of some Americans. Researchers analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau to determine how and where Americans have been contracting and spreading STIs ...

Close up of elderly couple holding hands and walking outdoors. Rear view of man and woman holding hands of each other while walking outdoors. Sexually transmitted infections are a major public health ...

STIs and STDs are used interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings. While both terms refer to infections that are spread through sexual contact, they describe different stages of health ...