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Regular chlamydia tests urged for young people
Young sexually active people should get themselves tested annually for the infection chlamydia and again every time they change partner, the Health Protection Agency said.
MSNBC.com – Jul 16, 2008 3:13 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Young sexually active people should get themselves tested annually for the infection chlamydia and again every time they change partner, the Health Protection Agency said.
MSNBC.com – Jul 16, 2008 3:13 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Washington Post Examines Colo. 'Personhood' Ballot Initiative
The Washington Post on Sunday examined a proposed amendment to the Colorado Constitution that would define a "person" to "include any human being from the moment of fertilization." According to the Post, Colorado is the first state to succeed in placing such an amendment on a statewide ballot (Surdin, Washington Post, 7/13).
Medical News Today – Jul 16, 2008 1:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The Washington Post on Sunday examined a proposed amendment to the Colorado Constitution that would define a "person" to "include any human being from the moment of fertilization." According to the Post, Colorado is the first state to succeed in placing such an amendment on a statewide ballot (Surdin, Washington Post, 7/13).
Medical News Today – Jul 16, 2008 1:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Bush Administration Developing Rule That Could Limit Access To Birth Control
The Bush administration is developing a regulation that would define abortion as "any of the various procedures -- including the prescription, dispensing and administration of any drug or the performance of any procedure or any other action -- that results in the termination of the life of a human being in utero between conception and natural birth, whether before or after implantation," the
Medical News Today – Jul 16, 2008 12:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The Bush administration is developing a regulation that would define abortion as "any of the various procedures -- including the prescription, dispensing and administration of any drug or the performance of any procedure or any other action -- that results in the termination of the life of a human being in utero between conception and natural birth, whether before or after implantation," the
Medical News Today – Jul 16, 2008 12:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Methods For The Prevention Of STIs Reviewed
New research commissioned by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) programme is looking at behavioural approaches for preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in young people. Rates of STIs have doubled in the UK during the last decade, with over 1 million young people being diagnosed a year. Chlamydia, gonorrhoea and genital warts are among the most commonly diagnosed STIs.
Medical News Today – Jul 16, 2008 08:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
New research commissioned by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) programme is looking at behavioural approaches for preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in young people. Rates of STIs have doubled in the UK during the last decade, with over 1 million young people being diagnosed a year. Chlamydia, gonorrhoea and genital warts are among the most commonly diagnosed STIs.
Medical News Today – Jul 16, 2008 08:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
fpa Reacts To STI Data Released By The Health Protection Agency, UK
Commenting on the STI data released by the Health Protection Agency Julie Bentley, Chief Executive, fpa said: "Driving home the safer sex message is as relevant as ever. Education, information, accessible services and widespread STI testing are imperative in improving the sexual health of the population and especially the 16-24 year old age group.
Medical News Today – Jul 16, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Commenting on the STI data released by the Health Protection Agency Julie Bentley, Chief Executive, fpa said: "Driving home the safer sex message is as relevant as ever. Education, information, accessible services and widespread STI testing are imperative in improving the sexual health of the population and especially the 16-24 year old age group.
Medical News Today – Jul 16, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Genetic Variation Increases HIV Risk In Africans
A genetic variation which evolved to protect people of African descent against malaria has now been shown to increase their susceptibility to HIV infection by up to 40 percent, according to new research. Conversely, the same variation also appears to prolong survival of those infected with HIV by approximately two years.
Science Daily – Jul 16, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
A genetic variation which evolved to protect people of African descent against malaria has now been shown to increase their susceptibility to HIV infection by up to 40 percent, according to new research. Conversely, the same variation also appears to prolong survival of those infected with HIV by approximately two years.
Science Daily – Jul 16, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Report shows teens in British Columbia practising safer sex
VANCOUVER - A survey of British Columbia teens shows young people are waiting longer to have sex than they were a decade ago.
Canoe.ca – Jul 16, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
VANCOUVER - A survey of British Columbia teens shows young people are waiting longer to have sex than they were a decade ago.
Canoe.ca – Jul 16, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
U.S. Senate passes bill for $48 billion in global relief for AIDS, TB, malaria
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate has approved spending $48 billion over the next five years to treat and prevent the spread of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria in Africa and elsewhere around the world.
Canoe.ca – Jul 16, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate has approved spending $48 billion over the next five years to treat and prevent the spread of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria in Africa and elsewhere around the world.
Canoe.ca – Jul 16, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Training Program That Teaches Parents How To Discuss Sex With Children Effective, Study Says
A new training program that teaches parents at their workplace how to discuss sex with their children could be an effective way to reduce high-risk sexual behavior among teenagers, according to a U.S. study published Thursday in the British Medical Journal, Reuters reports.
Medical News Today – Jul 15, 2008 2:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
A new training program that teaches parents at their workplace how to discuss sex with their children could be an effective way to reduce high-risk sexual behavior among teenagers, according to a U.S. study published Thursday in the British Medical Journal, Reuters reports.
Medical News Today – Jul 15, 2008 2:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Texas Leads Nation In Abstinence-Only Spending, Austin American-Statesman Reports
Texas leads the nation in spending on abstinence-only sex education and broadly imposes restrictions on what teachers are allowed to tell students about sex and contraception, the Austin American-Statesman reports.
Medical News Today – Jul 15, 2008 1:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Texas leads the nation in spending on abstinence-only sex education and broadly imposes restrictions on what teachers are allowed to tell students about sex and contraception, the Austin American-Statesman reports.
Medical News Today – Jul 15, 2008 1:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
