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Online dating service specifically for herpes patients launched Study links receptor to prevalence of HSV-1 A recent study conducted by the San Diego School of Medicine at the University of California found that an immune system receptor can be used by the herpes simplex virus type-1 to increase its prevalence and ability to cause disease in patients.
Read moreResearchers detect herpes-suppressing cells Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and University of Washington have put a name to a group of cells in the immune system that may suppress chronic genital herpes.
Read moreCan herpes cause memory problems? A new study has revealed that the viruses that causes oral herpes and genital herpes may increase the risk of memory problems.
Read moreResearchers study new approach to prevent herpes outbreaks Researchers from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have made a discovery that may change the way individuals are treated for genital herpes and oral herpes.
Read moreSTD dating websites gain popularity Individuals with various sexually transmitted diseases now have more options when it comes to finding love online.
Read moreSTD may increase risk of erectile dysfunction Painful genital sores are not the only unpleasant side effect of genital herpes.
Read moreMan who didn't disclose STD receives probation A Canadian man who stood trial for not telling several sexual partners that he has herpes has been spared a criminal record.
Read moreCan an iPhone app diagnose an STD? A new iPhone application is hoping to make identifying potential sexually transmitted diseases easier.
Read moreNew government report finds STDs are prevalent, expensive A new report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention includes some sobering statistics about sexually transmitted diseases.
Read moreHerpes may negatively impact the brain Herpes, a sexually transmitted disease (STD), is extremely contagious and can result in oral or genital outbreaks, depending on which virus patients have. Now, experts report that the infection may also spark schizophrenia.
Read moreHerpes ranks fifth on list of most searched terms of 2012 As the internet continues to grow as a go-to source of information around the world, it appears that more people are also using it to find out more information about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Read moreResearchers find unknown proteins of herpes virus that could lead to improved care Herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, but scientists have been working diligently to find a means to treat this virus, which doesn't seem to have a real cure.
Read moreLifestyle changes may lower the frequency of herpes outbreaks Herpes is one of the most feared sexually transmitted diseases, one that is incurable and can flare up periodically after a person has contracted it.
Read moreResearchers reconfirm HPV vaccine to be safe HPV is currently the most common sexually transmitted disease in the U.S., and there are more than 40 different strains that can infect the reproductive organs and surrounding area, as well as the mouth and throat.
Read moreSexually active individuals should be on the lookout for herpes Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as chlamydia, gonorrhea and genital herpes, are an ongoing issue for public health officials.
Read moreResearchers hope to begin studying the effect of herpes vaccine on patients Genital herpes is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the U.S. and many infected individuals are not aware of their status, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Read moreYou don't need to have sexual intercourse to get HPV Most sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), like chlamydia and gonorrhea, are transmitted through sexual intercourse.
Read morePortland woman files lawsuit over herpes, wins A 49-year-old woman from Portland filed a lawsuit after a sexual encounter with a partner - who she met on an online dating site - who infected her with genital herpes after having unprotected sex.
Read moreCan herpes be treated with a nutritional supplement? A new product called H-Control, manufactured by Organic Health Labs, contains a proprietary blend of herbs, natural compounds and the amino acid lysine, and is purported to be an alternative to antibiotics and other treatments aimed at keeping the herpes virus under control.
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