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(HealthScout) July 1, 2009
According to a new survey, 70 percent of women have suffered some sort of sexual health issue, and about one-fourth of them say they are "very concerned" about it.
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(New York Times) June 30, 2009
A health reporter debunks 11 myths about your health, and some of them truths may be surprising.
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(HealthScout) June 30, 2009
New research published in the journal Pediatrics has found that 15 percent of teenagers think they'll die before age 35, and this belief is linked strongly with risky behavior among these young people.
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(CNN) June 24, 2009
How can a woman know if what she's experiencing with her menstrual cycle is normal, or if it's something that may signal a problem?
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(Forbes) June 24, 2009
Data from a new report has found that 80 percent of U.S. HIV/AiDS cases are concentrated in just 20 percent of counties that are typically comprised of gay, Latino, and other minority populations.
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(Los Angeles Times) June 22, 2009
U.S. drugmakers have agreed to pay out $80 million in discounts to seniors over the next decade in an effort to help pay for President Obama's healthcare reform plan.
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(CNN) June 18, 2009
A health reporter answers some of the most commonly asked questions about healthcare reform to help you understand this process as it moves through Congress.
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(Health.com) June 17, 2009
Experts debunk 10 myths about safe sex, including whether STDs can be caught from toilet seats, and whether sex during a menstrual cycle helps protect against STDs.
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(CNN) June 15, 2009
President Obama told members of the American Medical Association (AMA) that imposing limits on medical malpractice lawsuits may be a "necessary part" of healthcare reform.
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(CNN) June 12, 2009
Online buddies, office "spouses," close friends--at what point do these emotional attachments turn into emotional "affairs?"
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(The Press Association) June 10, 2009
Treating men to a burst of bright light for thirty minutes every morning may help improve sexual dysfunction, a new study suggests.
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(FOX News) June 10, 2009
Cornell University researchers say a newly developed vaginal ring may help inhibit the transmission of the HIV virus that causes AIDS.
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(Health.com) June 10, 2009
A reporter gives three lifestyle changes you can make to help your sex drive.
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(HealthDay News) June 9, 2009
Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers not to use Clarcon skin sanitizers and skin protectants because they may be contaminated with a bacteria that could make users sick.
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(Reuters) June 4, 2009
Officials with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have released a list of two dozen drugs that it is in the early stages of reviewing for possible safety problems.
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(MedPage Today) June 3, 2009
More than half of the psoriasis patients in a new study tested positive for the human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8), a finding that suggests the virus may play a role in the development of the disease.
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(Health.com) June 3, 2009
Is it the eight children, the attention, or something experienced by all couples that's causing the stars of Jon & Kate Plus Eight's relationship stress?
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(Medical News Today) May 28, 2009
Many young men who experience impotence or premature ejaculation attribute it to nervousness or intoxication, but a new study suggests it may be a genetic problem.
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(HealthScout) May 27, 2009
Researchers have found that teenage girls who choose provocative representations of themselves for their online personas are more likely to be approached sexually and to meet the people who approach them.
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(Reuters) May 26, 2009
Prescription drug advertisements have drawn fire for portraying healthy-looking, smiling patients while explaining benefits, and then rushing through or providing distractions when required risk information is given.
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(United Press International) May 20, 2009
According to U.S. researchers, acyclovir, a drug that suppresses herpes simplex virus-2, does not reduce HIV risk when taken by people infected by HIV and herpes.
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(HealthScout) May 20, 2009
According to a new study, fathers become more motivated to intervene and keep kids safe once teens start having sex.
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(HealthScout) May 20, 2009
The survey's findings may lead to new pregnancy prevention tactics, researchers say.
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(BBC) May 20, 2009
Women who are better able to monitor their own and others' feelings and emotions get more pleasure from sex, a new study suggests.
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(HealthScout) May 12, 2009
Older adults who are able to read, understand, and use health and medical information are happier, new research suggests.
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(U.S. Food and Drug Administration) May 7, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that it is requiring manufacturers of two prescription topical testosterone gels, AndroGel and Testim, to include a boxed warning on the products’ labels after receiving reports of adverse effects in children accidentally exposed to the drugs.
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(European AIDS Treatment Group) May 6, 2009
According to a new study, the herpes drug Zovirax may work against HIV in tissues that are infected with the herpes virus.
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(HealthScout) May 6, 2009
Testosterone injections for men helped prevent pregnancy in a new study, but the possible alternative to current birth control methods needs more study, experts say.
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(HealthScout) May 6, 2009
A new study suggests that kids are less likely to separate reality from fiction if they're exposed to adult-themed shows as children.
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(CNN) May 6, 2009
In this article, a reporter talks about five well-intentioned dating habits that can easily go too far.
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(HealthDay News) May 2, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled the male sexual supplement Libimax over concerns about one of its ingredients.
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(HealthScout) April 29, 2009
The procedure also does not impair sexual function, new research suggests, and it may prevent men from penile injury as well.
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(New York Times) April 29, 2009
A health reporter talks to scientists who are doing studies on how "reinventing date night" can affect the brain and boost romance in even long-term couples.
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(U.S. News and World Report) April 29, 2009
Following the packaging instructions on tampons is one way to protect against the dangerous condition.
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(The Associated Press) April 26, 2009
Canada became the third country to confirm human cases of swine flu Sunday as other nations considered wider measures to curb the spread of the virus.
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(Christian Science Monitor) April 26, 2009
Officials in the Obama administration are seeking to reassure an edgy public about a potential swine flu outbreak, stressing the need for patience and preparedness, not panic.
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(Huffington Post) April 26, 2009
Reporter Ben Sherwood offers this list of three ways you can protect yourself from the swine flu virus.
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(HealthScout) April 22, 2009
Experts offer these suggestions to ease the discomfort of herpes blisters.
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(The Lllama Ledger) April 22, 2009
A student has heard that a vaccine for herpes will be available in 2009 or 2010 and wonders if this will ever be a reality.
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(HealthScout) April 22, 2009
Breastfeeding brings mothers cardiovascular benefits decades later, a new study suggests.
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(New York Times) April 14, 2009
Many women experience diminished or absent sexual desire after menopause, and many also are reluctant to ask their doctors about this issue, believing it to be a natural part of aging.
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(Today) April 10, 2009
Children appear to accelerate the decline of marital happiness and boost depression rates, new research suggests.
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(HealthScout) April 1, 2009
A new study has found that VP16 is the molecular key that unlocks the virus from its latent state.
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(The Associated Press) March 31, 2009
Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers not to eat any products containing pistachios because the nuts may be contaminated with salmonella.
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(CNN) March 29, 2009
A health reporter talks to experts about how you can navigate the "minefield" of choosing a private health plan.
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(HealthScout) March 26, 2009
Study finds procedure dramatically reduces transmission of herpes, human papillomavirus.
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(Office of Minority Affairs) March 26, 2009
Doctors say the expense of raising another child may be driving the trend.
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(YourTotalHealth) March 26, 2009
A U.S. District Court judge has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revisit a decision to limit access to the "morning-after" non-prescription contraceptive pill to women ages 18 years and older.
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(HealthScout) March 18, 2009
The new female condom protects against pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease.
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(HealthScout) March 18, 2009
The virus associated with most cases of cervical cancer.
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(HealthScout) March 18, 2009
Kisspeptin spurs healthy ovulation, researchers explain.
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(Baltimore Sun) March 18, 2009
Divorce, job loss, alcoholism, automobile accidents, and sexually transmitted diseases are likely to be the negative consequences of the disease, says Dr. David W. Goodman.
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(HealthScout) March 16, 2009
Too many choices along with confusing options are throwing up roadblocks to making the smartest decision, report says.
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(Boston Herald) March 11, 2009
Sexting involves sending or posting nude or seminude photos via email, cell phone, or the Internet, and it can have serious consquences for people who are underage.
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(Los Angeles Times) March 10, 2009
A reporter answers some of the most common questions about how healthcare reform may--or may not--change the way you manage your health.
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(HealthScout) March 4, 2009
Obese men have worse sex lives, a new study finds, but researchers say gastric bypass can help restore function and sexual quality of life.
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(Yahoo! News) March 4, 2009
WHO officials say one reason behind the climb in rates may be a misconception that HIV is a young person's disease and is not a reason for concern among older adults.
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(Cleveland.com) March 4, 2009
A jury in Palm Springs, California has awarded nearly $7 million in damages to a woman who was infected with herpes by a man who did not tell her he had the condition.
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(HealthScout) March 4, 2009
A new British study has found that Intrinsa--a patch designed to treat sexual dysfunction in women--may not work, and it may have safety concerns as well.
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(The Canberra Times) February 25, 2009
Bristol Palin, the daughter of former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin, has spoken out against teenage pregnancy, but says her famous mother's advocacy of abstinence education is "not realistic."
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(CNN) February 25, 2009
According to new research, the areas in men's brains that are associated with handling tools and the intention to perform actions light up when viewing images of women in bikinis.
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(HealthScout) February 18, 2009
Despite viewing the shot as a "wise choice," just 1 in 4 are protected, survey finds.
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(Medical News Today) February 18, 2009
Researchers have found that women who have lower levels of sexual desire--often as a result of menopause--are more likely to be depressed and to suffer conditions such as back pain and memory problems than women who report higher levels of desire.
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(CNN) February 16, 2009
If you're one of the millions of Americans who is living without health insurance, experts say there are things you can do to gain or regain health coverage.
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(CNN) February 11, 2009
Researchers have found that many teens are unaware that some STDs can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease in women, which can doom their chances of having a baby later in life.
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(HealthNewsDigest) February 4, 2009
Researchers at the University of Florida are researching a treatment that may help prevent the recurrence of herpes.
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(ABC News) February 4, 2009
A recent episode of a primetime television show sparked interest in a particularly odd medical malady—a penis fracture.
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(CNN) January 27, 2009
Though movies and television shows make having a heart attack during sex seem like a common occurrence, the odds of literally succumbing to passion are quite low, experts say.
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(Forbes) January 27, 2009
British researchers have found that the more sexually active a man is in his 20s and 30s, the higher his risk for developing prostate cancer.
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(New York Times) January 25, 2009
As people cut healthcare spending to make their monthly bills, experts say there are some health-related expenses that you can't afford to skip.
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(HealthDay News) January 25, 2009
Experts say Americans eat 700 million pounds of peanut butter every year, which is complicating the recall effort.
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(HealthDay News) January 21, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to healthcare providers and consumers about serious and life-threatening risks associated with improper use of prescription and over-the-counter topical anesthetics.
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(New York Times) January 18, 2009
The 19-item checklist includes such basic steps as having the doctors and nurses introduce themselves, ensuring that adequate blood is on hand, and making certain that all equipment needed is present.
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(Los Angeles Times) January 17, 2009
This article contains a list of the products voluntarily recalled by the Kellogg Co. because they could be contaminated with salmonella from a Georgia peanut processing facility.
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(HealthDay News) January 17, 2009
Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers to avoid eating all products that contain peanut butter or peanut butter paste, except for jarred peanut butter.
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(Reuters UK) January 14, 2009
The move, which has been opposed by pharmaceutical industry critics, allows drugmakers to distribute medical journal articles that describe unapproved uses for drugs.
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(Washington Post) January 13, 2009
Physician and health and science reporter David Brown discusses how President-elect Obama's promise to reform the U.S. healthcare system is going to be more difficult than many imagine.
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(Associated Press) December 30, 2008
New research suggests that the way parents or guardians respond to a young person's sexual orientation can have a profound impact on his or her mental health later in life.
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(HealthDay News) December 30, 2008
According to new research, teens who take virginity pledges are just as likely to have sex as teens who don't make such promises.
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(CNN) December 28, 2008
A reporter picks the top six health stories of 2008, including stem cell research, autism, and health care reform.
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(Medical News Today) December 16, 2008
Under a new controversial pilot program, some pharmacies in the United Kingdom will begin offering birth control pills without a prescription in 2009.
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(ABC News) December 16, 2008
Researchers say many young people may engage in anal sex for the wrong reasons--to please a partner, to have sex without the risk of pregnancy, or to preserve their "virginity pledges."
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(Science Daily) December 9, 2008
Researchers at the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University have found that many women's feelings of sexual satisfaction are affected by the kind of contraception they use.
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(BostonHerald.com) December 9, 2008
Experts say that while sex addiction may make for titillating television and fodder for jokes, it's anything but comical for people suffer from it.
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(HealthDay News) November 25, 2008
A report from the Johns Hopkins Children's Center has found that teenage girls who are treated for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) have a higher risk of developing sexually transmitted infections, often within weeks or months after they are first treated.
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(Today Show) November 25, 2008
A reader who describes her sex life as "great" asks Dr. Gail Saltz what she can do to overcome her orgasm difficulties.
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(Science Daily) November 25, 2008
A new drug called bavituximab has shown promise in providing scientists with a new strategy for fighting a number of viral illnesses, Texas researchers say.
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(CBS News) November 25, 2008
A new study has found that women who don't know they have the genital herpes virus may be unknowingly spreading the virus to others and helping boost the rate of the herpes epidemic.
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(Medical News Today) November 19, 2008
A new study has found that getting circumcised as an adult does not lead to erectile dysfunction.
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(HealthNews) November 18, 2008
Massachusetts General Hospital researchers have found that 43 percent of women suffer from such sexual dysfunction (SD) issues as painful intercourse, loss of desire, decreased sexual arousal, or lack of orgasm.
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(Red Orbit) November 18, 2008
Researchers say that alcohol counseling must be part of sex education so that young people realize how vulnerable they are to poor sexual health if they mix alcohol with sex.
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(Telegraph.co.uk) October 17, 2008
In this article from the British site Telegraph.co.uk, three women who have genital herpes and other STDs talk about their dating experiences.
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(BBC) October 10, 2008
The virus, herpes gladiatorum, is a form of the herpes virus that is passed through broken skin.
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(Bloomberg.com) October 2, 2008
The World Health Organization estimates that 28 percent of the world's women will be infected with genital herpes by age 49.
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(Medscape Today) September 25, 2008
New research suggests that the 1-day genital herpes drug Famvir is as effective as the 3-day herpes drug Valtrex.
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(Mass High Tech) September 17, 2008
A U.S. company has been given British approval to start a clinical trial of a vaccine for genital herpes.
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(The Seattle Times) September 15, 2008
A reader asks Joe and Teresa Graedon of The People's Pharmacy if the herpes drug Valtrex can be used to prevent the infection if a person has contact with someone who has genital herpes.
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(Reuters) September 15, 2008
U.S. researchers say that a cheap, generic drug usually used to treat genital herpes may help control the AIDS virus in people who are infected with both viruses.
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(HealthDay) January 25, 2008
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(HealthDay) May 5, 2008
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(HealthDay) May 5, 2008
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(HealthDay) May 5, 2008
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(HealthCentral) August 16, 2006
New dosing regimens can prevent or supress herpes outbreaks as they
occur.
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(HealthCentral) April 27, 2006
Revised rules that could make herpes virus tests cheaper and more
widely available have been proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration.
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