"Syphilis is more than just a disease from history books. The bad news is that STD is still around, infecting people all over the world. The good news is that it is completely treatable, especially if it's caught in the early stages. Readers will learn about the history of syphilis, as well as its stages, symptoms, and treatments. They'll learn how to deal with a diagnosis and communicate effectively to ensure their sexual health. This empowering...

The forty year "Tuskegee" Syphilis Study has become the American metaphor for medical racism, government malfeasance, and physician arrogance. The subject of histories, films, rumors, and political slogans, it received an official federal apology from President Bill Clinton in a White House ceremony. The author offers an analysis of the notorious study of untreated syphilis, which took place in and around Tuskegee, Alabama, from the 1930s through...