While the terms HIV and AIDS are often used interchangeably, and while popular myth claims that they are the same thing, HIV and AIDS are in fact quite distinct. They are, however, closely related. This article...
With growing numbers of HIV- and AIDS-infected individuals worldwide, information on how to prevent HIV is critical.
The primary means by which people contract HIV is through sexual activity. Vast research has demonstrated conclusively that...
One of the most well-known and perhaps the most feared of all STDs is HIV/AIDs. Learn more about this sexually transmitted virus by checking out our HIV overview and get the facts you need to keep...
Some HPV and Cervical Cancer Facts
Did you know that:
- HPV is the most common cause of cervical cancer?
- Cervical cancer affects half a million women each year worldwide, and that many die from the disease?
- Pap...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now approved the use of the Gardasil vaccine for boys and men aged 9-26. The vaccine was approved to protect males against HPV6 and HPV11, both of which...
By Date of Release Topic April 16, 2000 Oral Treatment of Bacterial and/or Yeast Vaginal Infections January 9, 1999 Vaginal Conditions After Delivery December18, 1999 Recurrence of Warts with Different Treatments November 14, 1999 HPV Type Associated with Cancer November 7, 1999 Vulvar...
Genital herpes is a highly contagious STD which causes symptoms including pain, itching and sores in the genital area. There is no cure for genital herpes and it can reoccur many times causing a lot of stress...
The Cervical Cancer-Pap Smear Connection
Human Papillomavirus, or HPV, has been clearly identified as the chief cause of cervical cancer. Yet due to the lack of external signs and symptoms that accompany HPV viruses, cervical cancer...