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Scientists develop a fungus to combat malaria by targeting mosquito mating, offering a new approach to control mosquito-borne diseases.

A Louisiana House bill to criminalize those who intentionally expose others to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) without their consent has moved forward and is awaiting deliberation on the ...

A team of researchers including a University of Maryland entomologist has successfully turned the pesky mosquito's sex life into its downfall. By creating what amounts to a sexually transmitted ...

A Louisiana House committee shelved the bill after steep concerns that criminalization could worsen the state’s proliferating STD rates.

A Louisiana House committee shelved a bill Wednesday (May 7) that would have made it illegal for someone to “intentionally” expose another person to an “incurable” sexually transmitted ...

Moving toward a healthier future The rising rates of these five STDs represent a significant public health challenge, but evidence-based approaches can reverse these concerning trends.

Nick Carter, one of the five members of the Backstreet Boys, has been accused of sexual assault by a woman, who also alleges the singer gave her STDs. Through a lawyer, he has denied the claims.

Intentionally exposing someone to an incurable sexually transmitted infection could carry a 10-year prison sentence if the bill passes.

Can you get epididymitis without having an STD? Yes, it is possible to develop epididymitis without having a sexually transmitted infection (STI).

Bacterial vaginosis, which affects nearly 1 in 3 women, should be considered a sexually transmitted disease, according to a new study.