It’s the subject no one wants to discuss: sexually transmitted diseases. And even fewer want to have an in-depth conversation with their doctor or nurse about them. So, to many who are worried, the ...

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Talking about sex with a doctor is not fun. Even though doctors are prepared to talk about these things and frequently discuss them with other patients, bringing up your own sex life to your provider ...

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At-home STD tests are a convenient and discreet way to check for STIs from the comfort of your own home. These tests are becoming increasingly popular as they offer a more private and accessible ...

*STDs are on the rise in the United States. Did you know that there’s been a 76% increase in the number of diagnosed syphilis cases — just in the past few years alone? That’s in addition to a 67% ...

Among the more remarkable legacies of the COVID-19 pandemic is how quickly federal regulators, the health care industry and consumers moved to make at-home testing a reliable tool for managing a ...

Testing at home for gonorrhea is private, easy, and accurate. It can be a smart first step toward protecting yourself and others. Even when gonorrhea is asymptomatic, it can be transmitted to another ...

Allegheny County is partnering with Color Health to offer STD test kits. Color Health will mail the tests, perform lab testing on specimens and provide results to residents. Allegheny County is ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- It's a taboo topic for many -- sexually-transmitted diseases. A new law is pushing for at-home STD testing, as California continues to see high rates of infection. California ...