'Out of control' STD situation prompts call for changes
NEW YORK (AP) -- Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases -- including a 26% rise in new syphilis infections reported last year -- are
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NEW YORK (AP) -- Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases -- including a 26% rise in new syphilis infections reported last year -- are
Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases are prompting U.S. health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts
Recently released statistics show that that last year, the rate of infectious syphilis cases reached its highest since 1991.
Last year the rate of syphilis cases reached its highest since 1991 and the total number of cases hit its highest since 1948.
This week announced they would have to cancel the games. that makes four bowl games now impacted by the virus. and here now to talk more about this and more, associate dean of global health at the university of alabama at birmingham, dr. mike saag. great to see you. they're looking to earn a spot in the national championship game. if you're someone going to one of these bowl games this week, what's your advice? and if you're one of the teams, what's your advice? >> yeah, for those going to the game first ask the question are you vulnerable, do you have an underlying condition that could get yo...