Medically reviewed by Laura Young Sex-related health concerns, like HIV, chlamydia, and gonorrhea, have long been referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Now, many people use the term ...

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) result from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). These infections can be viral, bacterial, or parasitic. An STI may not turn into an STD. This article will ...

A Johns Hopkins infectious disease expert is advising sexually active women over age 40 to be screened for a common STD, trichomonas.New evidence has found this infection is more than ...