Learn about what can happen in the brain following a herpes virus infection, potentially raising the risk of Alzheimer's ...

Eight years on, the amateur singer from China says she is still dealing with a range of uncomfortable symptoms associated ...

The first drug to undergo a JCA is Ipsen’s tovorafenib for the treatment of paediatric low-grade glioma. Credit: HJBC / ...

There are 2 ways commonly used to classify genital herpes: One is to determine whether the episode is primary or recurrent, and the other is to determine whether herpes infection is symptomatic or ...

Some people with genital herpes may develop sores on the vulva, which is the external part of the genitals that includes the outer lips (labia) or inside the vagina. It may be difficult to see ...

The labia majora are on the outside of the vagina, while the labia minora sit inside the labia majora. The vagina is an elastic tube that connects the uterus and cervix to the vulva. Its shape may ...

Treatments to heal herpes sores faster include antiviral drugs, like Valtrex (valacyclovir) and Zovirax (acyclovir). Home remedies such as reducing stress and using a cold compress may help as well.

Women may experience unique symptoms of HIV. Early on, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) typically causes flu-like symptoms, which are similar across sexes. HIV symptoms in women may differ after ...

Having a large labia may be due to a condition called labial hypertrophy, but it can also be normal. Labia come in different sizes and may not be symmetrical. In some cases, large labia may cause ...

A special type of chewing gum can 'trap' and neutralize some influenza and herpes viruses, according to new experiments from scientists in the US and Finland. The herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 (HSV-1 ...

But here’s the kicker: The virus responsible for herpes can enter the brain and lie dormant, only to reactivate later. When it does, some studies suggest it could trigger inflammation in the ...