Syphilis Spike: CDC Reveals That Cases in US Have Reached Highest Levels Since 1950s

Medicine & Technology Feb 01, 2024

The sexually transmitted infection has reportedly seen its highest peak in the US since the 1950s. Read to learn more.

Syphilis Cases in the US Rise by 80%; Nation Faces ‘Rapidly Deteriorating’ Health Crisis

Feb 01, 2024

Doctors warned that the cases of syphilis in the United States have risen. Continue reading to learn more.

Ancient Brazilian Bones Challenge Syphilis Origin: Unearthing Oldest Bejel-like Disease Disproves Columbian Hypothesis

Jan 30, 2024

A syphilis-like disease found in 780 B.C. Brazilian remains challenges the belief Christopher Columbus brought it to America. Read the article to learn more details.

Oldest Bacteria Genome of Syphilis Relative Discovered in Skeletons From 2,000 Years Ago in Brazil

Jan 24, 2024

Bacterial DNA findings suggests that a relative disease of syphilis may have reached South America before European contact arrived. Read to learn more.

Unusual Syphilis Cluster Emerges in Michigan as Five Women Contract Eye Infections From Common Online Acquaintance

Nov 24, 2023

Unprecedented eye syphilis cluster in Michigan women tied to one sexual partner sparks concerns about a potential new syphilis variant. Continue reading for more details.

Syphilis Surges Among Women in Houston: 128% Increase and Alarming Rise in Congenital Cases Spark Concerns

Jul 22, 2023

Houston Health Department reports a 128% surge in syphilis among women and a nine-fold rise in congenital cases, with symptom confusion concerns. Continue reading to learn more details.

Top 5 Diseases With Questionable Origins That Led to Bizarre Treatments

Apr 06, 2023

Doctors used to treat many deadly diseases in absolutely horrible ways because they were once completely misunderstood. Find out which diseases have questionable origins.

Boris Johnson’s Mummified Ancestor Didn’t Die of Syphilis, May Have Been Misdiagnosed With STD Due To Mysterious Illness

Feb 25, 2023

Boris Johnson's mummified ancestor, Anna Catharina Bischoff, was misdiagnosed with syphilis, according to a new report. Read the article for the full story.

York Skeletal Remains of Medieval Anchoress Reveal Signs of Syphilis, Intriguing Mysteries of the Woman's Life

Feb 13, 2023

The York skeletal remains were found to belong to Lady Isabel German. Researchers can only speculate how she ended up with syphilis. Read to know more.

STD Experts Say US Faces Out of Control Syphilis and Gonorrhea Crisis 

Sep 20, 2022

Is there really an STD Crisis in the US right now? Read on to see how prevalent the situations are and what we can do to address them.

Ancient Human Remains from Colonial Era Unearthed in Peru, With Deformed Skulls and Likely Died from Syphilis

May 31, 2022

Archaeologists recently unearthed an undisturbed collection of human skeletons in an ancient hospital located in Lima, Peru. Read more about the discovery and the secrets it hid since the 16th century.

Syphilis Cases Rising in the US: How Did This Infection Sneak Up on Americans?

Nov 02, 2021

In 2019, the CDC reported that the US has recorded the sixth consecutive year of high cases of sexually transmitted infections, like syphilis, threatening public health.

Syphilis in Delaware County Has Reached Highest Reported Cases in 20 Years; Health Department Urges People to Get Tested

Oct 08, 2021

Health officials in Delaware County have recommended pregnant, and people who recently tested positive for another sexually transmitted infection receive testing for syphilis as cases continue to increase in the county.

Human Remains Revealed Syphilis May Have Spread Throughout Europe Before Columbus

Aug 14, 2020

Christopher Columbus and his crew has long been blamed for bringing syphilis into Europe from the New World that caused an outbreak fromn the 15th century to the 18th century.

Cuba eradicates mother-to-child HIV

Jul 02, 2015

The World Health Organization (WHO) certified Cuba as the first country to have successfully eradicated mother-to-child HIV and syphilis.