Health News Archives

Condoms May Reduce Herpes Risk
Unprotected skin may still transmit virus, but disease odds fall by 30 percent, study finds

Condoms Protect Against Cervical Cancer
They reduce risk posed by human papilloma virus, the cause of the disease, study finds

Syphilis Rates Not Result of Unsafe Sex
British researchers says natural cycle of disease might explain recent U.S. spike

AIDS Conspiracy Theory Belief Linked to Less Condom Use
Survey of black Americans raises a challenge

One-on-One Counseling Stems Spread of AIDS
Unprotected sex declined among HIV-positive young adults who got it

Condom Mishaps Spell Trouble for Men
Errors lead to higher risk of STDs, study finds

Condoms 101
They can prevent unwanted pregnancy and offer protection against disease

Latex Condoms Have Slight Edge for Pregnancy Rates
They bested polyurethane version with slightly higher protection rate