By Laura Badalamenti, NMD --- Genital herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. It is typically caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). It can also be caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which is most well known as the cause of oral herpes ...
By Miriam Aliberti --- Grace is having a pool party tonight and Lexi wants to be in on the fun, but she dreads having everyone see her in a bikini. Most of her friends have their period already and are starting to fill out on top, but there’s no sign ...
By Laura Badalamenti, NMD --- Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by type of bacteria named, Treponema pallidum. The number of cases and risk of contracting syphilis is less than the other sexually transmitted infections we have talked about. However, from 2000-2017 there has been a rise in reported ...
By Stephanie Elliot --- There is much talk about how eating disorders affect a person’s well-being, her mental and emotional state of mind, but what are the effects an eating disorder has on the physical body? Let’s break it down: Weight Loss: In some types of eating disorders, weight loss ...
By Laura Badalamenti, NMD --- Chlamydia is caused by a bacterial infection, Chlamydia trachomatis, and it is the most prevalent sexually transmitted disease (STD). The age group most affected are adolescents and young adults from age 15-24. With the high prevalence of infection, the CDC recommends annual chlamydia screening for ...