STI

Dr. Maxim Ethier co-founded a chain of Quebec clinics that offer quick and easy access to testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).But lately, access to his busiest clinic in downtown Montreal has been drastically limited by the…

One in ten Brits claim to have caught an STI while holidaying, a survey has found.A similar amount admitted that they would not get tested if they cheated on their partner while away. The poll, of 2,000 people aged 18-55, also found one in…

As gonorrhea rates continue to climb in Canada, health officials are warning the infection is also becoming more resistant to antibiotics, which could lead to the possibility of the sexually transmitted infection (STI) becoming…

An experimental vaccine that could wipe out the threat of gonorrhea has been fast-tracked by the Food and Drug Administration.The sexually transmitted infection (STI) is the second most common in the US and is alarming officials because it…

Dozens of billboards urging Americans to get tested for gonorrhea have popped up hovering over freeways in 19 cities across the United States.The signs — which show a Titanic-like ship hitting an iceberg — come as cases reach their highest…

Rapid 20 minute STI test could soon be available on the NHS after watchdogs back it as gonorrhoea and syphilis diagnoses reach record highsNew STI test back by NICE could be on the NHS amid concerns of high ratesBy Eve Simmons…

Gonorrhoea, chlamydia, HIV, these are the sexually transmitted infection (STI) people know to to do their utmost to avoid.But scientists say a common but symptomless STI that most people have never heard of may increase the risk of a…

For a lot of people, the thought of an elderly relative getting it on in the retirement home might be a bit disturbing.But doctors say they are seeing a surge in the number of patients in their 60s, 70s and beyond coming into clinics with…

Chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are on the rise in Canada, but a growing number of research shows that taking a particular antibiotic drug after sex may help prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The antibiotic drug…

It is important to be aware of these risks and take necessary precautions to ensure safety and protection before indulging in pool sex. (Photo: News18)While pool sex may seem appealing, it is important to consider the potential risks and…