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Condoms aren’t a fact of life for young Americans. They’re an afterthought

Oct. 02, 2024 11:58 AM EDT

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — It’s hard to miss the overflowing bowl of condoms at the entrance of the gym. Some University of Mississippi students walking past after their workout snicker and point, and the few who step forward to consider grabbing a condom rethink it when their friends...

Takeaways from AP's report on declining condom use among younger generations

Oct. 02, 2024 09:41 AM EDT

Condom usage is down for everyone in the U.S., but researchers say the trend is especially stark among teens and young adults. A few factors are at play: Medical advancements like long-term birth control options and drugs that prevent sexually transmitted infections; a fading fear...

Today in History: July 25, Tuskegee Syphilis Study exposed

Jul. 25, 2024 00:09 AM EDT

Today in History Today is Thursday, July 25, the 207th day of 2024. There are 159 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 25, 1972, the notorious Tuskegee syphilis experiment came to light as The Associated Press reported that...