42 infants lose their lives in Australia amid a rise in severe STI cases in the US
Rise in Serious Sexually Transmitted Infections Poses Risk to Newborns There’s been an alarming increase in serious sexually transmitted infections (STIs), putting newborns at greater risk of severe complications. In Australia, 42 infants have tragically lost their lives to this preventable disease, raising concerns among experts about a similar potential rise in death tolls in […]
Spread of STI that leads to ringworm in undesirable areas
Valentine’s Day VD? If you’re looking for a reason to stay single this weekend, you might consider that sexually transmitted fungi are becoming more common—and they’re leaving quite the impression. Experts are raising awareness about a particular outbreak of Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII, which is noted as the largest known of its kind in Japan. […]
Massachusetts private school educator suspended after student gets STI, others claim ‘inappropriate physical contact’
A teacher at a private Jewish school in Massachusetts has been put on leave following a report that a young student tested positive for a sexually transmitted disease. There are also allegations involving at least two other students who reportedly experienced “inappropriate physical contact” with the same teacher. This unidentified male teacher from Solomon Schechter […]
Need a quick STI test? You can get this new one delivered on DoorDash.
DoorDash Expands Services with At-Home STI Test for Women DoorDash is stepping up its game beyond just delivering food. Starting this week, women can order an innovative at-home swab test for three common sexually transmitted infections—right from their doorsteps. This test, developed by Visby Medical, boasts a quick turnaround of just 30 minutes and claims […]