Study Warns People With Mononucleosis May Develop Hepatitis

  Infectious mononucleosis (IM) results from primary infection by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Humans are the only source of EBV and the virus has a worldwide distribution, with 90% positive rat...

Herpes Viruses Can Cause Brain Inflammation and Seizures: A New Study Reports

  Many studies are conducted on the Herpes virus on an every day basis, and as a result, new facts are discovered. But before we begin, what is the herpes virus infection all about?? Herpes virus...

New Vaginal Ring May Protect against Herpes and Pregnancy

  Wouldn’t it be amazing if it were possible to prevent sexually transmitted diseases? Imagine not needing to do the “talk” before getting involved in a sexual relationship. So far, avo...

Striking Relationship Between Herpes, Shingles and Deafness: A Study Reports

  Did you know??? According to the CDC, “almost 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will develop shingles, also known as zoster or herpes zoster, in their lifetime. There are an estima...

Herpes Vaccine in Development Shows Promise

  Viruses are significant factors with regard to population changes throughout history. For instance, history could be different, had knowledge of the smallpox vaccine discovered in China a thous...

Attachment or Separation Anxiety Can Lead to EBV Reactivation: A Study Reports

  Have you ever had a fear of abandonment? Always needed a reassurance from your partner, close friend or sibling? Well, news flash! If you ever experienced the following, and it has interfered w...

Solutions to Shame and Isolation Caused by Genital Herpes Infection

  There are many stigmas surrounding emerging viral infections.Stigmas which serves as a constant source of gossip, and as a result display certain viral infection in a rather negative light. Gen...

Viral infections, depression and Immunity

  Familiar with those mornings when you feel blue or sad? It is a part of life, and is very common. The good thing is that those feelings usually pass within a couple of days, only to help us app...

Anger, Stress and Anxiety Weakens Immune System: A new study Reports

  Sociologist Peggy Thoits, described emotions as “involving physiological components, cultural or emotional labels (e.g., anger, surprise etc.), expressive body actions, and the evaluation of ...

New Effective Herpes Treatment Testing Postponed Due to Severe Side Effects

  Sir William Osler one said that, “The desire to take medicine is perhaps the greatest feature which distinguishes man from animals [1].” This feature is reflected in the various studies con...