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The Most Common STDs in Women and Men and Their Symptoms

Everyone who engages in sex, whether oral, anal or vaginal, is vulnerable to STDs or sexually transmitted diseases.

Mark Riegel, MD

Nov 02, 2022

The Transmission of HIV in the Prison System in the United States

Recently, the Department of Justice became embroiled in controversy when it threatened to file a lawsuit against South Carolina's prison systems which segregates HIV positive prisoners from the rest of the general prison population.

Mark Riegel, MD

Jun 23, 2022

Florida May Make HPV Vaccine Mandatory For School-Aged Children

Florida legislators are wrestling with the idea that school-aged children get the HPV vaccine before they are admitted into school.

Mark Riegel, MD

Jun 23, 2022

Some Health Specialists Question the Marketing of Gardasil

Eva is a 20-year old college student on the East Coast. In 2007, she and her mother visited their family doctor for Eva's pre-college physical.

Mark Riegel, MD

Jun 23, 2022

Health Officials See Increase In Antibiotic Resistant STDs For 3 Common Diseases

There are multiple STDs that cannot be cured including HIV. However, it appears that several more common STDs can be added to the list of incurable STDs.

Mark Riegel, MD

Jun 23, 2022

Truvada - A Pill That May Prevent HIV Infection

A global study has found gay men who faithfully take daily doses of the HIV drug Truvada can slash the risk of catching the infection by an astonishing 73%.

Mark Riegel, MD

Jun 23, 2022

Earlier HIV Treatment Can Help Prevention

People tend to panic when they are first diagnosed with HIV. However, there is no need for that.

Mark Riegel, MD

Jun 23, 2022

The Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis: How the U.S. Public Health Service Experimented on African Americans

In 1912, the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) acquired its name and modern mission when Federal legislation gave it the authority to “investigate the diseases of man.”

Mark Riegel, MD

Jun 23, 2022

Australian Department of Health Reports 2 Cases Of Super Gonorrhea

The Australian Government Department of Health recently reported two “super gonorrhea” cases, where the STD strain is resistant to all forms of antibiotics.

Mark Riegel, MD

Jun 23, 2022

What STDs Can You Get From Oral Sex?

Mark Riegel, MD

Topics:

The Most Common STDs in Women and Men and Their Symptoms

Mark Riegel, MD

The Transmission of HIV in the Prison System in the United States

Mark Riegel, MD

Florida May Make HPV Vaccine Mandatory For School-Aged Children

Mark Riegel, MD

Some Health Specialists Question the Marketing of Gardasil

Mark Riegel, MD

Health Officials See Increase In Antibiotic Resistant STDs For 3 Common Diseases

Mark Riegel, MD

Truvada - A Pill That May Prevent HIV Infection

Mark Riegel, MD

Earlier HIV Treatment Can Help Prevention

Mark Riegel, MD

The Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis: How the U.S. Public Health Service Experimented on African Americans

Mark Riegel, MD

Australian Department of Health Reports 2 Cases Of Super Gonorrhea

Mark Riegel, MD

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What STDs Can You Get From Oral Sex?

Mark Riegel, MD

Topics:

The Most Common STDs in Women and Men and Their Symptoms

Mark Riegel, MD

The Transmission of HIV in the Prison System in the United States

Mark Riegel, MD

Florida May Make HPV Vaccine Mandatory For School-Aged Children

Mark Riegel, MD

Some Health Specialists Question the Marketing of Gardasil

Mark Riegel, MD

Health Officials See Increase In Antibiotic Resistant STDs For 3 Common Diseases

Mark Riegel, MD

Truvada - A Pill That May Prevent HIV Infection

Mark Riegel, MD

Earlier HIV Treatment Can Help Prevention

Mark Riegel, MD

The Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis: How the U.S. Public Health Service Experimented on African Americans

Mark Riegel, MD

Australian Department of Health Reports 2 Cases Of Super Gonorrhea

Mark Riegel, MD

Concerned about an STD?