Syphilis

CDC doxy Pep syphilis

To combat the spike in syphilis, the CDC now recommends using a common antibiotic as a 'morning after' drug

Syphilis cases have surged nationwide; here are the STI's symptoms and how to treat it

Syphilis Testing

Congenital syphilis cases have spiked nationwide – and Philly is no exception

New born syphilis rates

To prevent STDs, the CDC wants some people to use a common antibiotic as a 'morning-after pill'

Delco residents can get free condoms mailed to them as part of effort to reduce STIs

Condom Mail Service Delco

Children's Health

Babies are being born with syphilis in Pennsylvania at the highest rate in 32 years

Congenital Syphilis Pennsylvania

People under 25 account for nearly half of all new STI diagnoses, report shows

STIs in U.S.

Philly's STD rate ranks among the highest in the U.S., analysis reveals

Philly STD Rate

Sexually transmitted diseases are still increasing in the U.S.

As syphilis invades rural America, a fraying health safety net is failing to stop it

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Symptoms of the most common STDs

Gonorrhea bacteria NAIAD 04192019

Health officials: Mobile apps could be linked to syphilis uptick in Philly

Ask Hickey: At least the Philly Zoo didn't name the baby gorilla 'Mummers'

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Sleep apnea may be linked to brain changes that cause Alzheimer's disease

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Choosing safe toys: Tips for parents and caregivers

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Abington teen starts 'little library' to help children of people experiencing homelessness and...

Teen Drug Use

Fewer teens are using alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana than before the pandemic

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The role of friends and peers in preventing impaired driving

walking steps depression

Increasing steps per day, even by a modest amount, could reduce risk of developing depression

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