Let's face it: Getting an STD test can be daunting. The traditional route — scheduling an appointment, enduring the endless waiting room stay, then finally meeting with a provider — all for a test ...

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Syphilis often has few (or no) symptoms — getting screened can help prevent serious, long-term health problems. (Getty Images) After years of alarming increases in rates of syphilis and congenital ...

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Among the more remarkable legacies of the COVID-19 pandemic is how quickly federal regulators, the health care industry, and consumers moved to make at-home testing a reliable tool for managing a ...

The FDA should approve the first HIV test for at-home use and over-the-counter sale, the agency's advisory committee said today in a unanimous 17-0 vote. The test is OraQuick from OraSure. It's a home ...

Among the more remarkable legacies of the COVID-19 pandemic is how quickly federal regulators, the health care industry and consumers moved to make at-home testing a reliable tool for managing a ...

Grindr, a popular LGBTQ dating app, launched a function in its app that allows users to request a free at-home HIV test. Users will now see a link for "Free HIV Home Test." The link takes users to ...

Health care advocates are urging the federal government to approve at-home testing kits. CVS Health began selling its own bundled STD kit in October, priced at $99.99. Unlike most home kits, CVS’ ...

A study finds promising results on a new HIV prevention drug that's injected just twice a year. In the meantime, here's everything to know about HIV testing. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, ...

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