Herpes Articles

Herpes News : Reader: Woodland Park's Elephants Definitely Have Herpes
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:43:56 GMT
Reader Nancy responds to Complaint Over Elephant Breeding Raises the Question: Is Chai Infected With Herpes or Not? I have reviewed the zoo's own medical records for the elephants. Chai ...

Herpes News : Shocking Report: Half of Black Women Have Herpes!
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:51:00 GMT
*The Center For Disease Control has released alarming new test results that claim 48% of Black women between ages 14 and 49 have herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), a lifelong and incurable infection that can cause recurrent and painful genital sores.

Herpes News : NPR Examines CDC Report On Genital Herpes, Black Community
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:10:44 GMT
NPR's All Things Considered on Friday examined a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analysis showing that roughly 16% of U.S. residents ages 14 through 49 are infected with genital herpes, making it one of the nation's most common sexually transmitted infections. The analysis also showed that 48% of black women between 14 and 49 are infected with the virus, and that blacks have ...

Swedish lab develops genital herpes vaccine
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:04:07 GMT
Researchers in Gothenburg have developed a promising new vaccine against genital herpes, with successful tests on mice offering hope of an STD-free future for millions.

Genital Herpes
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:21:23 GMT
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted viral infection affecting the skin or mucous membranes of the genitals. Reference from A.D.A.M. Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) causes most cases of genital herpes. HSV-2 can be spread through secretions from the mouth or genitals.

Complaint Over Elephant Breeding Raises the Question: Is Chai Infected With Herpes or Not?
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:43:56 GMT
The California organization In Defense of Animals yesterday filed a complaint with the federal Department of Agriculture over the Woodland Park Zoo's repeated attempts to impregnate the ele...

Hazards: Report Finds High Rate of Herpes in U.S.
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:07:12 GMT
Recent figures from the C.D.C. showed one in six Americans have genital herpes, prompting concern among health officials because people with the virus are at greater risk of H.I.V. infection.

YOU ARE HERE:
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:22:01 GMT
The randomised study showed that individuals taking aciclovir were less likely to develop genital ulcers than those who received the placebo. In addition, when ulcers did develop, herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) load was lower amongst patients taking aciclovir.

CDC: 1 in 6 people is infected with herpes
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:05:59 GMT
CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) - For every six people you meet, one of them could be infected with Herpes Simplex 2, which is better known as genital herpes.

Got Herpes?
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:31:02 GMT
MASON CITY, IA-- Nearly one in six Americans is infected with Herpes. The Centers for Disease Control says some may have the sexually transmitted disease and not even know it.

US FDA staff: may need wider eczema caution for kids
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:14:10 GMT
Source: Reuters * Cancer, infection seen with Novartis, Astellas drugs * Glaxo's herpes drug may also need added warnings * Use of Pfizer antibiotic in pregnant women may worry WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - ...

Grand Prize Winner for 2010 Limerick Contest
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:21:11 GMT
This year, I’ve chosen co-winners of the Limerick Grand Prize, because both these guys have been consistently splendid. They’ve sent dozens of limericks. Most were strong contenders; many were outstanding.

Lawmaker pension benefits targeted
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:18:58 GMT
SPRINGFIELD - Future Illinois lawmakers and judges will have towait longer to retire and receive fewer pension benefits when theydo under legislation that gained unanimous support on Friday.

House decides monkeys, apes can't live with you
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:09:57 GMT
SPRINGFIELD - Primates are suitable for zoos, but nothouseholds, the Illinois House signaled Friday.

6 natural remedies that really work
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:35:01 GMT
When natural healers discovered these wonder potions hundreds of years ago, it turns out they were really on to something.

NYPD has a 'senior' moment
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:06:13 GMT
A computer database glitch has sent police to the home of an elderly Brooklyn couple more than 50 times since 2002, sheepish cops admitted yesterday. The glitch began when cops randomly typed the Marine Park address of Walter and Rose Martin into their database during a test years ago, police...

One in six American has genital herpes: CDC
Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:51:34 GMT
Latest figures have revealed that one in every six American is infected with genital herpes, making it one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the country.

May need wider eczema caution for kids: FDA
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:07:02 GMT
Novartis AG and Astellas Pharma eczema drugs may need their warning labels expanded after dozens of new reported cases of cancer and infection in children, U.S. Food and Drug Administration staff said in documents released on Thursday.

Black Children At Lower Risk Of Shingles After Chickenpox Vaccine; Genetic Explanation Is Most Likely, Researchers Think
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:26:34 GMT
Black children are less likely than white or Asian children to develop shingles (herpes zoster) after receiving the varicella vaccine to prevent chickenpox, reports a study in the March issue of The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading provider of information and business intelligence for ...

Black children less likely to develop shingles after receiving chickenpox vaccine
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:23:28 GMT
Black children are less likely than white or Asian children to develop shingles (herpes zoster) after receiving the varicella vaccine to prevent chickenpox, reports a study in the March issue of The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal.

N.C. official blames promiscuity for herpes among blacks
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:31:08 GMT
A recently released survey on the high rate of herpes cases in Mecklenburg Country, N.C., drew controversy this week after county commissioner Bill James suggested blacks are more likely to become infected with the disease because they are more promiscuous.

A Virus That's Dangerous For Expectant Moms And Babies
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:14:18 GMT
For most people, cytomegalovirus, or CMV, causes cold-like symptoms. However, if a woman has never had CMV and then contracts the virus while shes pregnant, her unborn child is at risk for serious disabilities.

Animal-rights group complains about zoo elephant breeding programs
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:44:10 GMT
An animal-rights organization, In Defense of Animals, has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Agriculture charging that the elephant breeding program at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo violates the federal Animal Welfare Act.

The Greatest Films
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:20:08 GMT
Take care of yourself. The water is full of sharks. What separates the films and television series of Judd Apatow from the rom-com epidemic (I feel that term is fair) is a singular word: growth.

US FDA staff: may need wider eczema caution for kids
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:05:08 GMT
* Cancer, infection seen with Novartis, Astellas drugs

Animal rights group objects to Seattle zoo elephant breeding
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:27:46 GMT
SEATTLE -  An animal rights organization is objecting to a Seattle zoo's elephant breeding program. The group, In Defense of Animals, has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It says the Woodland Park Zoo's elephant breeding program violates the federal Animal Welfare Act. The group says the zoo shouldn't continue breeding elephants knowing that any infant born there faces ...

St. Louis Zoo sued over elephant program
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:05:02 GMT
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., March 17 (UPI) -- A California animal-rights group Wednesday filed a complaint against the St. Louis Zoo's elephant breeding program, charging violations of federal regulations.

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-18 14:21 US FDA staff: may need wider eczema caution for kids
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:42:46 GMT
WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - Novartis AG and Astellas Pharma eczema drugs may need their warning labels expanded after dozens of new reported cases of cancer and infection in children, U.S. Food and Drug Administration staff said in documents released on Thursday. Agency scientists said 46 cancer cases and 71 infection cases have been reported in patients aged 16 and younger from 2004 to ...

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:26:17 GMT
Lois McGuire was a registered nurse in Obstetrics and Gynecology for 20 years. This experience made attending Planned Parenthood of Minnesota for the Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program a natural step. Later she attended Case Western Reserve University to achieve her Master's in Nursing.

Using mood-enhancing drugs can affect more than just one's health
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:56:01 GMT
Dear Sasha, I am a 38-year-old bisexual married man. I have been always involved in sexual encounters with both sexes and I am pretty comfortable about this situation. However, two years ago, I started using poppers on a regular basis when I have sex with men in saunas or on casual encounters.

Uptown Magazine Online - Winnipeg's Online Source for Arts, Entertainment News
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:56:11 GMT
Uptown unveils the results of the Sex, Love Lust survey! Back in December, we asked Winnipeggers to share their sexual secrets with us and be a part of Uptown's Sex, Love Lust survey.

Phillyist Hearts Missed Connections
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:59:58 GMT
Photo by Flickr user A National Acrobat This person claims they are a big clump of confusion because sometimes a guy calls her, hooks up with her, and then she doesn't hear from him for days, even weeks. We think we can be of service. Friend, you are a booty call. Stop being confused and start getting tested for herpes. Or syphilis. Most definitely syphilis. This missed connection is for a guy ...

The Observer forum: Letters to the Editor
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:43:21 GMT
In response to Task force: Cut rates on highest water users (March 16):

High plasma selenium concentrations linked to lower occurrence of dysglycemia in elderly men
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:16:08 GMT
The role of selenium in diabetes has been controversial, with some studies suggesting that it raises diabetes risk and others finding that it is protective. Now, research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Nutrition and Metabolism, has shown that, for men, high plasma selenium concentrations are associated with a lower occurrence of dysglycemia.

Vets urge horse owners to give animals rabies vaccine
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:24:14 GMT
BY LISA PAINE SPORTS EDITOR STATEWIDE — A positive rabies case in a North Branch-area race horse last week serves as a reminder that although the state does not require vaccinating horses, it’s a must for anyone owning horses that may come in contact with wildlife. read more

Taking dietary supplements for adrenal fatigue may do more harm than good
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:31:28 GMT
Taking vitamins or supplements to treat adrenal fatigue may do more harm than good, says Todd Nippoldt, M.D., a Mayo Clinic expert in hormone disorders affecting the adrenal glands.

Rights group files complaint over Woodland Park Zoo elephant breeding
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:28:20 GMT
An animal defense group has filed a complaint against Woodland Park Zoo's elephant breeding program.

Rabies vaccine urged for horses each spring
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:19:37 GMT
BY LISA PAINE STATEWIDE — A positive rabies case in a North Brancharea race horse last week serves as a reminder that although the state does not require vaccinating horses, it’s a must for anyone owning horses that may come in contact with wildlife. read more

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-17 17:43 U.S. FDA advisory meetings through May 12
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:13:57 GMT
THIS DIARY IS FILED AS THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION UPDATES ITS SCHEDULE. ALL ITEMS ARE EDT/GMT. For more information on the FDA's Advisory Committee meetings, see: http://www.fda.gov/AdvisoryCommittees/Calendar/default.htm

Black Golf Repository Created
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:51:09 GMT
*New York, NY — In recognition of the numerous contributions that African Americans have made to golf over more than a century, the United States Golf Association and The PGA of America have agreed to create a centralized repository for artifacts and documents related to the history of African Americans in golf, to be located at the USGA Museum in Far Hills, N.J.

Monica Conyers Gets 37 Month Prison Sentence for Bribery
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:50:50 GMT
*Monica Conyers, the wife of U.S. Rep. John Conyers and a former Detroit city councilwoman, was sentenced to more than three years in prison Wednesday for bribery.

Obama’s Urban School Grants Create Local Business Opportunities
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:50:39 GMT
*According to the U.S. Department of Education, President Obama has recently announced $900 million in grants as a part of his 2011 budget to help improve student achievement at 5,000 of the nation’s lowest-performing schools. Most, if not all, of the schools are in urban areas.

Haiti Debt Relief Bill Authored by Congresswoman Maxine Waters Passes the House
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:50:29 GMT
*Washington, DC – The House of Representatives passed the Debt Relief for Earthquake Recovery in Haiti Act (H.R. 4573), authored by Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), last night.

Obama Donates $1.4M Nobel Prize
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:50:20 GMT
*President Barack Obama plans to donate the $1.4 million from his Nobel Peace Prize to helping students, veterans’ families and survivors of Haiti’s earthquake, among others, drawing attention to organizations he said “do extraordinary work.”

Kleopatra Girl’s Ringside Report: Latin Heat Magazine Launches New TV Show
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:50:06 GMT
*Latina women according to Bel Hernandez publisher of Latin Heat Magazine say that they want a show like The View that explores issues, concerning Latinas.

Errrybody’s Going to College! – Entire class of all-black, all male school accepted.
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:49:37 GMT
*The entire senior class at Chicago’s only public all-male, all-African-American high school has been accepted to four-year colleges. At last count, the 107 seniors had earned spots at 72 schools across the nation.

Detroit to Close an Additional 45 Schools
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:49:26 GMT
*Robert Bobb, the emergency financial manager for Detroit Public Schools, asked parents Monday night to get behind his academic plan, an ambitious road map to the future that envisions a smaller district with the closing of 45 more schools this year and sets dramatic targets for student achievement.

Thole: Stillwater wrestlers state their case
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:55:57 GMT
Last week was a real downer for coach Rich Keller's wrestling team when it lost to White Bear lake 31-28 in the Section 4AAA title match.

California Embarks on Setting 'Condoms in Porn' Health Regulations
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:31:00 GMT
LOS ANGELES----California’s Department of Occupational Safety and Health will explore strengthening adult film worker safety regulations in California during its next regularly scheduled Standards Board meeting on Thursday, March 18th in Costa Mesa.

Terry Nelson
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:48:57 GMT
Free female condoms have been sitting on the counter at Jasmine’s Hair Gallery in Anacostia for one week, but the contraceptive device has yet to make it out of the salon and into a woman’s vagina.

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