Increased cases of treatment-resistant gonorrhea reported recently by the CDC spells doom for patient because it could soon be impossible to treat the prevalent STD.
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Nurx App Delivers HIV Prevention Via Mail
Are you concerned about contracting HIV? Startups like Nurx are joining the fight against the spreads of HIV with new, accessible prevention options.
Continue readingChina Promotes Self-Testing Kits to Fight HIV
What happens when at-risk individuals refuse to get tested for HIV at a clinic? China is enabling people to self-test at home.
Continue readingTinder’s New Stance on Sexual Safety
Dating app Tinder promotes sexual health and wellness with a brand-new section on its mobile app and website.
Continue readingNew Research Shows That One Shot Can Protect Against HIV
Tired of worrying about HIV? Researchers have discovered one shot that may be able to protect against HIV for up to six months!
Continue readingDrones May Improve HIV Testing for Remote Areas
How can people living in far-off regions get quick HIV testing? The United Nations may have the answer with new drone technology.
Continue readingSingapore Partially Lifts Ban on HIV-Positive Foreigners
Did you know that Singapore bans HIV-positive foreigners? That ban recently became less harsh, as short-term visits are now allowed.
Continue readingYoung People with HIV in Singapore Live in Silence
How do HIV-positive young people in Singapore cope with everyday life? Find out the sad reality of social stigma and living with HIV.
Continue readingHoope, the New STD Testing Ring
Are you nervous about contracting an STD? Test for sexually transmitted diseases quickly with a cool new gadget, the Hoope ring.
Continue readingTough-to-Treat Super-Gonorrhoea Spreading Across Britain
Have you heard of “Super-Gonorrhoea?” Find out more about this superbug, one of many that are troubling doctors, both in the UK and around the globe.
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