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FDA Cracks Down on Fake STD Cures
About a dozen companies selling products such as Medavir, C-Cure, and Herpaflor received warning letters from the FDA this week, saying none of the products have been proven to treat any disease and should not be marketed with these claims.Vaginal Gel May Help Reduce HIV, Herpes Infections
Research presented at the International AIDS Conference has found that a vaginal gel reduced women's risk of becoming infected with HIV by 39 percent and reduced their genital herpes risk by 51 percent.HPV Vaccine May Protect Against Genital Warts
According to a new study, the human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV)--which is given to women to help prevent cervical cancer--may also help protect them from low-grade cervical growths and genital warts.Clues Found to How Herpes Invades Cells
Scientists using advanced imaging technologies say they are coming closer to understanding how the herpes simplex virus invades cells.Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Linked to Higher STD Rates
According to a new study, middle-aged and older men who take erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra are more likely to have sexually transmitted diseases.Middle-Aged 'Swingers' at High STD Risk
A new Dutch study has found that "swingers"--heterosexual adults who engage in partner swapping or attend sex clubs for couples--have similar rates of herpes, HIV, and other sexually transmitted diseases as those found in teens and gay or bisexual men.Obese Have Worse Sexual Health, Despite Fewer Partners
Experts say low self esteem and concerns about body image may be responsible for the findings.Roughly One-Third of U.S. Girls Get HPV Vaccine: Study
Researchers found that girls of parents with higher levels of education were more likely to have received the HPV vaccine, but vaccination rates declined as family income levels rose.Can Herpes and Natural Childbirth Mix?
A reader asks whether it's safe for a woman who has genital herpes to have a natural, vaginal childbirth.Vaginal Herpes Gel May Be Ready by 2012
Officials with drugmaker Starpharma Holdings Ltd. say the company plans to release the first herpes-killing vaginal gel within the next two years.Lubricant Boosts HIV Infection Risk During Anal Sex: Study
According to new research, the use of lubricants during unprotected anal intercourse may raise the risk of HIV transmission in the receptive partner.More Than 16 Percent of Americans Have Genital Herpes: CDC
According to a recent report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 16 percent of Americans between the ages of 14 and 49 have been infected with genital herpes.Students Fight for More STD Tests on Campuses
Most students know there are problems with sexually transmitted diseases on their campuses, but many students say there is not enough access to tests for these infections on most campuses.Doctors Often Overlook Chlamydia in Young Men
British researchers have found that urologists in that country often do not detect cases of chlamydia in young men who visit their offices for related ailments.
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