Health News Archives

Many Texas Docs Not Pushing HPV Vaccine for Girls
Study finds fewer than half always recommend the shots, despite federal guidelines

Pregnancy, STDs on the Rise Again Among U.S. Teens
Trend threatens to reverse years of positive change, CDC researchers say

Parents Influence Sex Decisions, Hispanic Teens Say
Survey findings may spark new pregnancy prevention tactics

FDA Approves ’Plan B’ Pill for 17-Year-Olds
Decision is latest involving controversial birth-control drug

’Degrading’ Lyrics Linked to Teen Sex
But music doesn't necessary cause promiscuity, experts stress

Binge Drinking Rampant Among College Students
Liquor also linked to other risky behaviors, poorer school scores, CDC report finds

’Morning-After’ Pill Approval Prompts Mixed Reactions
Some say age restrictions won't limit teen pregnancies; others say contraceptive will boost promiscuity

’Morning-After’ Pill Approved for Over-the-Counter Sales
FDA restricts access for those under 18; ruling follows three-year delay

Teens With HIV Taking More Chances
Advent of powerful drugs coincides with trend of riskier behavior, study finds

Depo-Provera Bone Loss Reversible
Teens who stopped using injectable contraceptive regained density