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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. Read Summary > -
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. Read Summary > -
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. Read Summary > -
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. Read Summary > -
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. Read Summary > -
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. Read Summary > -
Obese Have Worse Sexual Health, Despite Fewer Partners
Experts say low self esteem and concerns about body image may be responsible for the findings. Read Summary > -
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. Read Summary >
