If you’ve just been diagnosed with herpes, you may be worrying that your life (or at least your love life) is over – I know I thought so when I first learned of my condition. But I, and countless others, can attest that it is still possible to lead a normal life with herpes. In fact, it may even be possible to see some positive consequences of contracting herpes. (I know, sounds crazy, right? But it can be done!)
Below I have compiled a list of seven reasons to keep a...
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Do you ever get the sensation of itching all over your body? I had it so bad last week that I could barely sleep. I kept waking up to... Read more »
Whether you are feeling the pinch yourself or know someone who is, everyone knows that these are tough times, economically. Add to that... Read more »
Apparently having HIV means you may also be likely to get herpes. The co-infection rates are quite high and add significant health burdens... Read more »
Did you know that having herpes can put you at a higher risk of catching HIV if exposed? Well, it's true so researchers though that... Read more »
Scientists have found that people who are infected with both herpes simplex virus type 2 and HIV and who take the herpes med Zovirax (acyclovir) may... Read more »
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... Read more »
A new drug called bavituximab has shown promise in providing scientists with a new strategy for fighting a number of viral illnesses, Texas... Read more »
According to new research, people who have healed genital herpes sores are at a higher risk of contracting the HIV virus. Scientists say this is... Read more »
Research presented at the International AIDS Conference has found that a vaginal gel reduced women's risk of becoming infected with HIV by 39 percent... Read more »
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