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 The standard of health in the future may be defined by those able to give blood to the blood banks, as the blood banks will not allow persons with at-risk-behavior to give blood. Having said that -- the United States has an epidemic of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Over 70 million Americans currently have an STI, as 19 million new cases occur each year. Half of these are in people under 25. What causes STIs? STIs can be caused by bacteria (eg, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis), viruses (eg, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, herpes, HPV), or parasites (trichomoniasis). Chlamydia is the most common bacterial STI. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most common viral STI.
You get STIs during sexual activity. This includes vaginal sex, oral sex and anal sex.The Facts About Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) |
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A new tool has been launched in the fight against HPV, AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The Medical Institute has launched the STD Wizard, an innovative online assessment tool aimed at increasing prevention and early detection of STDs. More than 65 million Americans are currently living with an STD. Research indicates that 19 million new infections occur every year in the United States. Although most people infected with sexually transmitted infection show no symptoms, they can still spread infections. These individuals are often unaware that they have an infection, or if they do know, are too embarrassed to seek treatment. “The STD Wizard is a powerful web-based risk assessment tool that can help reduce the estimated 19 million new infections that occur each year, half of which are among young people under the age of 25,” said The |
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Medical Institute national spokesperson, Freda Bush, M.D. “Whether it’s HPV or some other infection, our greatest advantage is early detection and awareness. The STD Wizard will help people understand the risks associated with their sexual activities and will reduce the spread of disease.” The Medical Institute's Press Release on the launch of the STD Wizard |
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Family Concerns
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 Stressed Out I’ve learned something in my own pursuit of a stress-free life: If I want peace rather than the pressure of stress in my life, I must choose to seek direction from God in every situation. Our God is a God of peace. He’ll always lead us toward peace and joy, not anxiety and frustration. Therefore, we have to be listening for His voice. By following His voice, we can find peace and overcome the stress that so many are dealing with today.
To find peace in our lives, we simply need to obey the promptings God gives us each day. A prompting is a “knowing” deep down on the inside, telling us what to do. First Kings 19:11,12 refers to this knowing as a still, small voice. Stressed Out? Listen Up!
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