Sexually transmitted diseases
Every sexually active person will encounter this virus at some point
Many people who discover they have the papilloma virus fear their partner cheated or that it's too late for vaccination. A specialist debunks the myths and explains this common virus.
Why is mpox an emergency again, and how worried should I be? - explainer
Experts advise cautious approach to summer fun as drug-resistant STDs increase globally
Breakthrough: Can one pill after sex prevent STDs?
Israeli lab puts PCR testing in the palm of your hand
Visby Medical, founded by Israeli-born Adam de la Zerda, has found a way to speed up the test and also miniaturize it to about the size of an iPhone
AIDS task force urges Israelis to have safe sex after jump in HIV cases
Many of those who tested positive stated that they had sex without a condom with a partner who claimed that he was on PrEP, a medicine used to prevent contracting HIV.
New study sheds light on the causes of cold sores, herpes flare-ups
Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) is one of the most common human pathogens in existence, present in approximately 40–90% of the population worldwide.
Spike in STI rates despite coronavirus restrictions
The high numbers were recorded despite expectations that the nationwide lockdown and social distancing regulations would decrease the infection rate of STIs.
HIV down in Israel but high-risk populations must still be on guard
An Israeli drug called Gammora has produced unprecedented results against the HIV virus.
Israel's religious community faces off against prostitution
Group seeks to lift veil from taboo topic in communities ruled by strict Jewish law.
Illegal migrant arrested on suspicion of infecting Israeli girlfriend with HIV
The 24 year old, living in the central Israel town of Rishon Lezion, was also held on suspicion to be residing in Israel illegally.
Jews in South Florida concerned but not panicked over Zika virus crisis
Florida has 322 or 16% of all cases of travel associated Zika in US States, second only to New York.
Israelis should avoid travel to Zika-affected areas
Haifa University researchers find connection between warm weather in northeast Brazil and spread of virus
Police close Tel Aviv brothel after suicide
The central-Tel-Aviv brothel resumed business only hours after a prostitute committed suicide.
