Loneliness and Depression May Activate the Latent Herpes Virus

Lonely and depressed people showed signs of elevated latent herpes reactivation. – Ohio State University  (1) A study showed that loneliness and depression increases the level of chronic stress, which in turn hurts the immune system. The weakened immune system fails Read More …

Latent Herpes Viruses Are Associated with Heart Disease

Infection with latent Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) may lead to heart disease and heart attacks. – PLoS One Everybody knows that high cholesterol can cause heart disease. Now, studies have shown that viruses can also cause atherosclerosis, the scientific name Read More …