Generation Rx.com: How Young People Use the Internet for Health Information
The Internet has become a daily part of life especially for younger Americans. Teens as well as adults are now going online to look for health information.
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Cervical Cancer
Fact SheetAn overview of the human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted disease in the U.S. and the cause of most cervical cancer.
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New Surveys on Experiences of Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals and the Public’s Views Related to Sexual Orientation
Poll FindingNew Surveys on Experiences of Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals and the Public's Views Related to Sexual Orientation Although more than three quarters (76%) of lesbians, gays and bisexuals believe there is greater acceptance today, roughly equal numbers (74%) report that they have experienced prejudice and discrimination, and about one third (32%) report that they have…
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Women’s Health Care Providers STD Counseling and Testing
Poll FindingMany women rely on their physicians to help them assess whether they are at risk for STDs and to provide them with information about testing, treatment and how to protect themselves.
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Condom Ads on TV: Unwrapping the Controversy
Poll FindingEver seen a condom advertised on TV? Up until a few years ago, the answer was almost always "no." But condoms and other topics once considered "taboo" are beginning to make an appearance on the small screen.
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Microbicides: So, What Are They? And Why Should You Care? – Agenda
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Microbicides: So, What Are They? And Why Should You Care?
Other PostSome think they could be the biggest news for women since the pill. What are they? Microbicides. Scientists around the world are working to develop gels, creams, and other products that destroy or disable the viruses and bacteria that cause HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
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S-CHIP Implementation in California
ReportThis report examines the design and implementation of California's State Children's Health Insurance Program (known as Healthy Families), including contracting issues, program design and administration, and access to care by adolescents and children with special health care needs.
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Key Facts: Women and HIV/AIDS
ReportWomen comprise a growing share of new cases of AIDS in the United States. In 1986, women only represented 7% of new cases of AIDS. By 1999 that share had risen to nearly one quarter.
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Talking with Kids (and Parents) A New Public Information Partnership with Nickelodeon
ReportTalking with Kids About Tough Issues has teamed up with Nickelodeon in a national initiative launching March 8th, 2001 to support parent-child communication about "tough issues"-sex, violence, drugs and respect. The partnership will kick off with the release of data from a new survey of kids age 8-15 and their parents.