Sexually transmitted diseases are more common than many people realize, and more often than not, they go undetected. While regular testing is essential, even doctor visits don’t always guarantee early ...

Q: Should I ask about routine STD screenings at my annual physical? A: Absolutely! Asking about routine sexually transmitted disease screenings at your annual physical is a smart and proactive way to ...

As an emergency doctor at Roper St. Francis, John Walters sees patients with sexually transmitted infections multiple times a day. The symptoms are not comfortable, he said, so few will want to wait ...

Sexually transmitted diseases or STDs (formerly called venereal diseases) are among the world's most common infectious diseases. These bacterial or viral diseases are spread through sexual contact.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that more than 1 million curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired every day worldwide in people 15-49 years old, the majority of which are ...

Sexually transmitted infections often begin with mild, easily ignored symptoms. A doctor explains why early signs like ...

If your doctor said you had a sexually-transmitted disease, but you weren’t having any sex, how would that make you feel? This happens often. Consider molluscum contagiosum. Molluscum is a common and ...