Finding out you have genital herpes is no fun at all. Despite the fact that it is a very common ailment, and that around 1 in 5 people carry the virus, many sufferers are plagued with guilt, anxiety and a huge loss of self worth. …
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Gene may hold key to neutralizing HIV – U.S. study
The AIDS virus is especially hard to fight because few people develop antibodies to neutralize it, but U.S. researchers said on Thursday they have found an immunity gene that may offer a new way to fight back.
All types of sexual activity carry some STD risk
Sexual activity other than intercourse carries some risk of sexually transmitted disease, and doctors should make sure their patients understand that, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
Circumcision problems impair HIV prevention - study
African health workers need more training and better tools to circumcise men and boys safely for HIV prevention, according to a World Health Organisation (WHO) study chronicling “shocking” rates of complications.
HIV spreads in NY at three times the U.S. average
New Yorkers are contracting HIV at three times the national rate, the city health department said on Wednesday, attributing the difference to New York’s large population of high-risk groups such as gay men and blacks.
Julia Roberts designs Armani T-shirt for AIDS fight
Hollywood star Julia Roberts has returned to work with Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani to raise money for the fight against AIDS in Africa, designing a T-shirt to be sold under the “Red” label.
AIDS cases seen on the rise in Philippines
The Philippines has a lower incidence of HIV than most of its neighbors despite sharing many of the risks, but health officials warned on Thursday that many new cases were now coming to light.
HIV treatment may provoke asthma in kids
Treatment with a combination of anti-HIV drugs, known as highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), can improve the immune systems of infected patients, but new research indicates that in young children this effect may increase the risk of asthma.
STDs common among arrested teenagers
Teenagers arrested for juvenile offenses have a high rate of sexually transmitted diseases, so screening these teens soon after arrest may help catch many cases, a new study suggests.
Free AIDS drugs reduce Malawi death rates
Greater access to free medicine has helped slash AIDS-related deaths in Malawi by 75 percent in the last 4 years, a senior government official said on Monday.
Hello and thank you for visiting my blog. I created this blog to give people who are infected with Herpes my opinion about various remedies that I have tried over the time. Here you will find information on what works and what does not. I hope you'll find this blog helpful.