A study published in the medical journal Neurology found VZV in “74% of temporal arteries pathologically positive for GCA.” – Medscape (1) Herpes zoster is a condition caused by a herpes virus. The varicella zoster virus (VZV) causes chickenpox, Read More …
People who have the herpes virus lurking in their genes have three times the risk of clogged blood vessels and chest pain. – Webmd.com Scientists have discovered that the herpes virus can integrate itself into the DNA of infected individuals. Read More …
Non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU), or inflammation of the urethra, is the most common treatable sexually transmitted syndrome in men. – BMC Infectious Diseases A study published on July 29, 2015 noted that the herpes simplex virus may cause inflammation of Read More …
The genital herpes virus (HSV-2) infects up to 25 percent of women and 10 percent of men in the USA, and most experience shame and isolation. – The Atlantic Genital herpes infection, usually caused by the HSV-2 virus, has a Read More …
A key formula in the treatment of herpes outbreaks in traditional Chinese medicine includes cinnamon. – Livestrong.com (1) Cinnamon has been used as a spice and as a traditional herbal treatment for centuries. The available evidence suggests that cinnamon is good Read More …
The medical journal PLoS Pathogens associates a “genetic mutation and the clinical severity of recurrent cases of HSV-1 infection (cold sores).” (1) Cold sores are blisters that appear on and around the lips. They are caused by the herpes simplex Read More …
Herpes (HSV-1) can cause an inflammation of the gum and mouth – BMJ Case Reports (1) A study showed that the herpes virus can cause an inflammation of the gums, which doctors call herpetic gingivostomatitis (AHGS). Gingivostomatitis is a combination of Read More …
The herpes virus (HSV-1) accelerates the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) – Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease (1) Interestingly, a study has shown that encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) caused by the herpes virus (HSV-1) affects the same region of the brain as Read More …
Genital herpes damages spermatogenesis, impairs sperm function, and obstructs the seminal tract. – Journal of Biomedical Research (1) Genital Herpes (HSV-2, HSV-1) can reduce a man’s sperm count. The virus infects the genital tract in men, resulting in a lower sperm Read More …
The main finding of our study was that HSV infections were associated with risk of ED. – Andrology (1) Heart disease and depression are both strongly linked to erectile dysfunction (ED). The herpes virus (both oral and genital) may lead to Read More …