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HEALTH August 3, 2023

NIH selects Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo to succeed Fauci as top infectious disease expert

The National Institutes of Health picked Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo to head the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases on Wednesday.

STDs July 21, 2023

Hawaii health officials call for action as syphilis cases rise

The Hawaii Department of Health warned this week that expanded screening and treatment are crucial steps to address an increasing rate of syphilis cases there in women and newborns.

HEALTH July 20, 2023

Texas city reports syphilis outbreak amid 'limited supply' of penicillin drug

As syphilis cases continue to spike across the U.S. — with some cities and states reporting outbreaks — there is growing concern about the availability of Bicillin to treat the infection.

STDs July 14, 2023

Houston health officials report syphilis outbreak, 128% spike in cases among women

The Houston Health Department is warning residents of a syphilis outbreak which has sent cases among women soaring. The department is launching a rapid outreach response.

New Mexico October 6, 2022

New Mexico leads US with highest rate of congenital syphilis

New Mexico is requiring medical providers to test pregnant women multiple times for syphilis, as the state ranks the highest in the U.S. for congenital syphilis cases.

HEALTH September 20, 2022

‘Out of control’ STD situation prompts call for changes

STD and HIV cases reached its highest point of infections in the nation since 1991 prompting U.S. health officials to call for treatments and prevention.

Arizona December 22, 2021

Arizona 6-year-old girl tests positive for STD, her dad's roommate is arrested

A 26-year-old Arizona man has been arrested in connection with the sexual assault of a 6-year-old girl, according to the Pinal County Sheriff's Office in Peoria.

STDs November 13, 2021

Syphilis cases on the rise in the US: What to know

Health care professionals are reportedly sounding the alarm as syphilis cases are on the rise in the U.S.

STDs November 12, 2021

11-year-old girl catches gonorrhea from swimming in hot spring

An 11-year-old Austrian girl was reportedly infected with gonorrhea after bathing in a popular thermal pool while on vacation in Italy. 

HEALTH November 10, 2021

Vermont first state to require access to condoms in all secondary schools: reports

Vermont has reportedly become the first state to require all secondary schools, grades 7-12, to distribute condoms.

Cervical Cancer November 6, 2021

Vaccinating UK girls against HPV slashed cervical cancer rates, study finds

Vaccinating girls against HPV has dramatically reduced cervical cancer rates, British researchers have found.