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Sexual Health Roundup: Promising Advances in HIV Prevention and Treatment; New Evidence on HPV, Cancer, and Vaccines
by Martha Kempner, RH Reality Check
April 23, 2012 - 3:45pm (Print)
In this week's sexual health roundup: scientists use engineered stem-cells to attack HIV; California tests a new pill that prevents HIV infection when taken daily but some question how expensive it is; the CDC releases alarming data on cancers caused by HPV in women; and South Carolina lawmakers take steps to increase HPV vaccination among middle school students.
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Morning Roundup: FACE Violation Suit
by Beth Saunders, RH Reality Check
December 23, 2010 - 11:01am (Print)
The DOJ sues on a FACE violation; SBA List wants a anti-choic-ier chairman of the RNC; Gardasil protects against anal cancer; and a place to vent your worst sex education advice.
The Human Papillomavirus: What You Need to Know
August 12, 2010 - 11:58am (Print)
The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most commonly diagnosed sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States. Approximately 75 percent of all sexually active individuals will contract HPV at some time in their lives. There are many different strains of HPV, some more dangerous than others. Here is what you need to know.
HPV and Men: What You Might Not Know About Prevention
by Pamela Merritt, RH Reality Check
July 7, 2010 - 7:00am (Print)
More than half of sexually active men in the United States will have some form HPV at some point during their lifetime. Yet many don't know the HPV vaccine was recently approved for men.
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