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STD Testing - What to Expect When Getting Tested
Getting tested is easy, fast, and confidential. Here's what to expect when going in for an STD test.
Notes on AIDS and HIV
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
Is HPV Vaccine Benefit Exaggerated?
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.
Facts About Oral and Genital Herpes
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
Peers Best at Convincing High-Risk Individuals to Get HIV Test: Study
Study found people referred this way were 2.5 times more likely to be infected
The Early Stages of Prostate Cancer
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
Erectile Dysfunction and Vascular Disease
WebMD looks at how vascular disease may trigger erectile dysfunction.
FDA OKs New HIV Drug Isentress
The FDA has approved Isentress, the first in a new class of HIV drugs, for use with other HIV drugs.
Early Detection and Treatment of Ovarian Cancer
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.
Do I Have Genital Herpes?Here Are Some of the Signs and Symptoms
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
Sores Herpes, What Causes Them?
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.
Effects of Daily Low-Dose PDE5 Treatment in ED Patients
Find out about the additional beneficial effects of daily dosing with the PDE5 inhibitor udenafil in patients with ED.