Chlamydia is the most frequently reported bacterial sexually
transmitted disease in the United States. In 2008, 1,210,523 chlamydial infections were reported to CDC from 50
states and the District of Columbia. Under-reporting is substantial
because most people with chlamydia are not aware of their infections
and do not seek testing. Also, testing is not often done if patients
are treated for their symptoms. An estimated 2,291,000 non-institutionalized
U.S. civilians ages 14-39 are infected with C. trachomatis based on the
U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Women
are frequently re-infected if their sex partners are not tre
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Chlamydia is known as a "silent" disease because the majority of infected people have no symptoms. If symptoms do occur, they usually appear within 1 to 3 weeks after exposure.
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To help prevent the serious consequences of chlamydia, screening at least annually for chlamydia is recommended for all sexually active women age 25 years and younger. An annual screening test also is recommended for older women with risk factors for chlamydia (a new sex partner or multiple sex partners). All pregnant women should have a screening test for chlamydia.
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Background info.ThIs is needed.
Whitley Strieber reports on new species of spider overtaking small town in India - Nati... - 0 views
Exclusive: Apple iTunes in the cloud definitely happening soon, wireless sync... - 0 views
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cloud-based iTunes coming soon! (probably September)
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Bhateri Devi, 66, gave birth to triplet after receiving fertility treatment
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No upper age limit in India for those who want to have children using fertility treatments
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Doctor Bishnoi Anurag says he's successfully impregnated a 70-year-old woma
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This is a credible site because it is global site. They attribute a local scientistso its sort of like a BBC report.
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iTunes cloud report
Popular TV shows teach children fame is most important value, psychologists report; Bei... - 0 views
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Fame is the No. 1 value emphasized by television shows popular with 9-11 year-olds -- a dramatic change in 10 years, psychologists report in a new study. From 1997 to 2007, being kind/helping others fell from 2 to 13, and tradition dropped from 4 to 15.
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Sugar-free sweeteners fool the body's internal computer Diet soft drinks usually have no sugar, but that doesn't mean they're not sweet. These beverages often contain ingredients that mimic sugar's sweetness without the big calorie count. In a new study, psychologists from San Diego report that the sugar-free sweeteners confuse not only taste buds but also the brain.
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Treatment helps paralyzed rats walk Combination of drugs, electrical stimulation and therapy restores lost connections Web edition : Thursday, May 31st, 2012 Scientists have trained paralyzed rats to walk, run and even climb stairs. Weeks of rigorous practice coupled with an electrochemical spine-stimulating regimen allowed the animals to overcome devastating spinal cord injuries that immobilized their rear legs, Swiss scientists report in the June 1 Science.
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Recent reports that two teams of scientists had genetically altered a deadly virus to make it more contagious have provoked fear, even outrage, in some quarters. Biosecurity advisers to the American government, which paid for the research, have urged that full details not be published for fear that terrorists could make use of them.
Apple Is Beating Android In The U.S., Despite Reports To The Contrary - Business Insider - 0 views
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I.: Students are able to search effectively for and recognize relevant, credible information sources, especially on the Internet. I.: Reporters are expected to research their subject before writing a story, collecting background information, identifying credible sources and exploring the issues and controversies surrounding the topic.
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Ecstasy may cause memory problems Club drug's effects documented in new users Web edition : Thursday, July 26th, 2012 Light use of the club drug Ecstasy may cause subtle memory deficits. People who popped just three Ecstasy tablets a month over the course of a year saw their memory slip on a laboratory test, scientists report online July 25 in Addiction.
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Fossils show ancient insects grew as long as 2 centimeters Web edition : Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 The flea's features weren't always set in stone. Ancient fleas were larger and had longer siphons to suck blood with than today's fleas, researchers report in a study published online February 29 in Nature.
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Posted on February 28, 2012 by Paul Weiland As Dean Kuipers reported in the Los Angeles Times, on February 27, four environmental groups petitioned the California Fish and Game Commission to list the gray wolf (Canis lupis) as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act. The petition is available here (pdf).