HEALTH
Sexually transmitted diseasesMerilin Castillo, 18, has the next phase of her life pretty much set. She plans to enter Harvard College in the fall to study U.S. history and social science. More » |
Never too old to learn -- or be testedSTDs are not just for kids anymore. At least that's what people aged 45 and older are now learning. It could be because people are living longer or maybe it's the baby boomers that just refuse to admit to advancing age More » |
STDs: Knowledge is the best defenseEvery year, an estimated 19 million people find they have sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The bad news isn't distributed equally. Nearly half are ages 15 to 24. More » |
A closer lookGenerally, sexually transmitted diseases that are caused by bacteria or parasites are easy to treat. Often one dose or injection of antibiotics can do the trick. More » |
Proceed with cautionSexually transmitted diseases (STDs), for the most part, are preventable More » |
