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Montana, Like Rest of Nation, Faces Rising Number of STD Cases

It wasn’t that long ago that gonorrhea and syphilis cases were nearly non-existent. However, times have changed, and the medical community of nearly all states like Montana are concerned about the emergence of gonorrhea-resistant antibiotics.

Mark Riegel, MD

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Kern County Officials Urge Parents To Talk To Kids About Sex

Kern County Officials Urge Parents To Talk To Kids About Sex

Local families in Kern County are being urged to talk with each other about sex and the vast consequences it entails.

Mark Riegel, MD

HPV-Related Cancer On The Rise

HPV-Related Cancer On The Rise

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a rise in cancer has been tied to the sexually transmitted disease human papillomavirus with throat cancer being the most common.

Mark Riegel, MD

Why Is The U.S. Seeing A Rampant Rise In The Number of STD Cases

Why Is The U.S. Seeing A Rampant Rise In The Number of STD Cases

According to new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data, STD rates have reached staggering, record highs two years in a row. The number of STD cases have increased dramatically over the past four years with cases of gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis going even higher.

Mark Riegel, MD

Key Factors In The Rise of STDs

Key Factors In The Rise of STDs

Health experts feel there are a number of reasons why the STD rates are climbing.

Mark Riegel, MD

Americans Having Less Sex But Riskier Sex

Americans Having Less Sex But Riskier Sex

According to various surveys, Americans are engaging in less sexual activities than in the 1990s. Although, people are not having sex as often, the rate of STD transmissions is increasing.

Mark Riegel, MD

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