If “syphilis” sounds to you like an illness people got in another century, you’re not alone. For decades, the infection was widely considered a disease of the past. But after years of decline, ...

Congenital syphilis represents one of the most devastating yet preventable threats to infant health, with cases climbing at an alarming rate across the United States. This resurgent public health ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. NEW YORK — Sexually transmitted disease rates for U.S. adults fell last year, but syphilis in newborns continued ...