The “CDC estimates that there are more than 19.7 million new STIs (STDs) in the United States each year” – CDC Fact Sheet A study noted that some of these new STIs are prevalent, which means that they do not Read More …
Asymptomatic seminal infection of HSV plays an important role in male infertility by adversely affecting sperm count. – Journal of Biomedical Research According to a study, the latent herpes virus can contribute to male infertility. The study states that, “viral Read More …
A study from The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology suggests that individuals with allergies may be prone to more severe and atypical herpes-related symptoms. (1) According to Johns Hopkins, “Allergies are disorders of the immune system. Most allergic reactions Read More …
The American Journal of Therapeutics notes that, “Serious neuropsychiatric side effects have been demonstrated with the use of valacyclovir (Valtrex)….” (1) Tremor, visual and auditory hallucinations, confusion and coma are neuropsychiatric side effects, and all have been associated with the Read More …
A study from UC San Francisco says “many mistakenly believe that using the fragrant water pipe is less harmful than smoking cigarettes.” (1) Interestingly, while cigarettes seem to be out, smoking hookahs is in. “Although cigarette smoking among young people Read More …
“It is well established that the endocardium of the atrial septum is rich in autonomic nerve fibers and, thus, may serve as a portal for the entry of HSVs.” – Dr. Ioannis S. Pateras Herpes is usually associated with genital sores, Read More …
The herpes virus (HSV-1) in connection with the ApoE gene known as ApoE-4 is linked to Alzheimer’s disease. A study “links a form of the ApoE gene known as ApoE-4, which after advanced age is the leading known risk factor Read More …
“The findings support the following paradigm for HSV entry: HSV gC (HSV-1) or gB (HSV-2) bind to heparan sulfate moieties on syndecan proteoglycans, and this may facilitate the subsequent engagement of a gD coreceptor, typically nectin-1 on epithelial cells, which Read More …
“After the use of just 10 condoms, the probability of at least one failure is 52%.” – Contraceptive Technology During one particular study, it was noted that “24 sets of condoms were tested and all failed.” (1) Most are unaware that Read More …
“HSV-2 increases the risk of HIV acquisition, independent of recognized herpes lesions and behaviors.” – Dr. Cristina Renzi During one particular study, having prior genital-herpes infection increased the risk of acquiring HIV by 80%. This is important information since many individuals Read More …