Research advances potential for test and vaccine for genital and oral herpes
Findings from a pair of new studies could speed up the development of a universally accurate diagnostic test for human herpes simplex viruses, according to researchers. The work may also lead to the development of a vaccine that protects against the virus. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 11, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Research Advances Potential for a Globally Accurate Diagnostic Test and Vaccine for Genital and Oral Herpes - 8/11/15
Findings from a pair of new studies could speed up the development of a universally accurate diagnostic test for human herpes simplex viruses (HSV), according to researchers at Johns Hopkins and Harvard universities and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). (Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine News)
Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine News - August 11, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Research advances potential for test and vaccine for genital and oral herpes
(Johns Hopkins Medicine) Findings from a pair of new studies could speed up the development of a universally accurate diagnostic test for human herpes simplex viruses, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins and Harvard universities and the National Institutes of Health. The work may also lead to the development of a vaccine that protects against the virus. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - August 11, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Gel shown to cut genital herpes risk, but not HIV
Stephen FellerWASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- An experimental gel meant to curb the sexual transmission of HIV was found to cut the chances of a woman contracting herpes by half. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 6, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Experimental Gel Could Prevent Genital Herpes Infection
But follow-up study of the gel for HIV prevention yields disappointing results (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - August 6, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Experimental Gel Could Prevent Genital Herpes Infection
But follow-up study of the gel for HIV prevention yields disappointing results
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genital Herpes, Herpes Simplex, Women's Health (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - August 5, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Experimental Gel Could Prevent Genital Herpes Infection
But follow-up study of the gel for HIV prevention yields disappointing results (Source: Fertility News - Doctors Lounge)
Source: Fertility News - Doctors Lounge - August 5, 2015 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Infections, AIDS, Nursing, Reproductive Medicine, Research, News, Source Type: news
If you could protect your child from cancer with a vaccine, would you have them get it?
According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) viruses such as Epstein-Barr, HPV, Hepatitis B and Herpes Virus-8 can cause cancer. Most parents have no problem having their child vaccinated for Hep B but many parents struggle with the HPV vaccine. Statistically, one out of every 2 teens is sexually active. Every 20 minutes of every day someone is diagnosed with an HPV related cancer! 6 million HPV infections are diagnosed every year with the vast majority being found in young people. The vaccine can be given as young as 9 years of age but is recommended between 11 and 12. &nbs...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - July 31, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Healthy Habits Source Type: news
5 Things Your Gynecologist Wishes You Knew
Your gynecologist has heard it all -- so why do women so often shy away from talking about their sexual health? From yeast infections to HPV, three female gynecologists share in the above #OWNSHOW video the things they want all women to know about their bodies.
Beware Yeast Infection Risks
Dr. Michele Curtis says all women should be aware of the things that increase their chances of getting a yeast infection:
1. Antibiotics
"If you take antibiotics, that's going to change the normal bacterial balance, and that will increase the risk for a yeast infection," Curtis says.
2. Hormonal Changes
"If you are in a state of hormo...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - May 1, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why This Woman Celebrates The Day She Was Diagnosed With Herpes
In a conversation with HuffPost Live on Friday, writer Ella Dawson opened up about the "tidal wave of shame" she felt when she first found out she had genital herpes. But through the support of her family and friends, she's gained the strength to speak out and combat the stigma of the sexually transmitted infections.
Dawson, who recently wrote about breaking the stigma of herpes for Women's Health, told host Nancy Redd that when she was diagnosed two years ago, her "first instinct was panic and shame" and certainty that it was going to ruin her life. But she immediately did her research, and when she found out how common...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - April 27, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ella Dawson tells everybody she has genital herpes to destigmatize the STI
Ella Dawson, 22, of New York has genital herpes and is stepping into the limelight in the hopes she can destigmatize STIs. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 17, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Genital Herpes in Women
(Source: eMedicineHealth.com)
Source: eMedicineHealth.com - April 2, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
News from NIH
March 26, 2015: HIV Can Spread Early, Evolve in Patients’ Brains
"The AIDS virus can genetically evolve and independently replicate in patients’ brains early in the illness process, researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have discovered."
March 23, 2015: For Most Children With HIV and Low Immune Cell Count, Cells Rebound After Treatment
"Most children with HIV who have low levels of a key immune cell eventually recover levels of this cell after beginning treatment, according to a study by researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health."
March 13, 2015: Anti-Herpes...
Source: AIDSinfo At-a-Glance: Offering Information on HIV/AIDS Treatment, Prevention, and Research, A Service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - March 27, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Anti-herpes drug may help control HIV, NIH study finds
Drug appears to reduce the levels of HIV in patients who do not have genital herpes. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - March 13, 2015 Category: American Health Source Type: news
