In 1981, scientists in the United States and France first recognized the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), which was later discovered to be caused by a virus called the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). HIV breaks down the body's immunity to infections leading to AIDS. The virus can

Critics say medical groups helped Merck oversell Gardasil as a cancer vaccine, but other experts call the HPV vaccine a "revolutionary advance" in cervical cancer prevention.

When it became public that a porn actor had tested positive for HIV last month, the news sent shockwaves rippling through the adult film industry, to the point of shutting down production. The "Los Angeles Times" reported that officials within the industry had confirmed that a quarantine w

The Herpes Simplex Virus or HSV-1 is the virus causing genital herpes. HSV-1 normally causes oral herpes and its symptoms are commonly called cold sores or fever blisters. HSV-1 was not known to cause genital herpes in the past. But that has now changed and has been specially affecting individuals w

Study found people referred this way were 2.5 times more likely to be infected

Since prostate cancer is often symptom free during the initial stages when it is confined to the prostate and has not spread elsewhere, it doesn't usually get detected until present elsewhere in the body. However, when symptoms do occur during the initial stages of this disease they can include prob

WebMD looks at how vascular disease may trigger erectile dysfunction.

The FDA has approved Isentress, the first in a new class of HIV drugs, for use with other HIV drugs.

This study investigates the frequency and risk factors for incident and redetected Chlamydia in women.

Early detection of ovarian cancer can increase a patient's survival rate, and make treatment of the disease less difficult. Although ovarian cancer is tough to detect and treat, there are several ways that have proven to be successful.

When experiencing a breakout of some description in your genital region, the first terrible thought most people have is "Do I have Genital Herpes?". Here's some signs and symptoms you may have if you've been infected with genital herpes. As always, the most important thing to do

A cost-effective way to help patients stay healthy and prevent virus transmission, study finds

Herpes sores are caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) type I and II. HSV I causes cold sores while type II causes genital herpes.

Find out about the additional beneficial effects of daily dosing with the PDE5 inhibitor udenafil in patients with ED.