#165 - Haircut, Horse, and Herpes

So, here’s what this woman told me. Back in the day, before a man was to get married, he’d go to his local barbershop and request for a straight razor shave. This type of shave is considered far more superior than a normal razor blade, often removing five o’clock shadows in no time. But! BUT! Also back in the day, they used the same razor blade over and over and over. And rarely cleaned anything… read more

Sex incident with Houston PD leads to lawsuit

HOUSTON — The Houston mother had just dropped her children off at day care last summer when Houston police officer William T. Archer II pulled her .

After being driven to a location in southeast Houston, the woman performed oral sex on Archer. Evidence of the encounter would be found on the woman, the officer and in the squad car...

Oral sex presents a potential, but "very low risk" for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, including herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis and human papillomavirus, said Dr. Lisa Hollier, an STD specialist and associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston... read more

HERPES DATING & FRIENDS meets every Night

Herpes Dating & Friends is only a few weeks old and we already have a growing membership of attractive people.People ready to meet others like ourselves.We are honest people not hiding the fact that we have "H" from anyone we might be intimately involved with,but still exercising discretion in our daily lives.There is a balance,and that's why we have this group
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Herpes Transmission

Transmission of the herpes simplex virus is via direct contact with the skin lesions of an affected individual or having sexual intercourse with someone who is infected. The virus is transmitted straight from the site of infection to the site of contact. Oral herpes, for example, can be passed on through kissing. Genital herpes can be contacted through vaginal and anal intercourse. Oral sex also results to herpes transmission.

Herpes transmission includes self-infection when a person touches the affected area and spread the infection to other parts of the body he lays his hand on such as the eyes, fingers, chest, and so on... read more

Dermatologists can help patients decide if new vaccines to prevent HPV and Herpes Zoster are right for them

For more than 200 years, vaccines have played an important role in the prevention of infectious diseases. In the United States, measles, mumps and rubella are now rare diseases thanks to vaccines. Now, two vaccines recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and the herpes zoster vaccine – are proving effective in protecting people from serious or potentially life-threatening diseases.

Approved by the FDA in 2006 for use in adults age 60 and older, the herpes zoster vaccine was found to be effective in preventing the occurrence of shingles in 51 percent of adults age 60 and older who participated in placebo-controlled trials in the United States. However, Dr. Tyring added that even in the 49 percent of patients who developed shingles despite the vaccine, approximately two-thirds of these patients reported a reduction in the severity of their shingles and less pain than in previous outbreaks read more

Old Make-Up Can Harbor Bacteria

Food isn’t the only product that needs an expiration date. Dermatologists say your old makeup may be causing you blemishes or even worse — it could lead to a dangerous infection.

Those old makeup containers may be full of more than just powder, they could be harboring dangerous bacteria.In addition to makeup, makeup applicators should be replaced regularly as well.

Also, sharing lipsticks is another way that makeup can cause health problems. Sharing lipsticks, lip glosses or lip balms with someone who may have a strain of the herpes virus could leave you with cold sores of your own. Remember, people can harbor this particular virus on their lips without having an active cold sore so it will not always be visible read more

Tender sweetness

Chandigarh, August 6: If you fancy preparing delicacies for the sweet-toothed, be sure to offer the flavours of the season with these coconut-based sweets

Coconut alone can be a panacea to many ills. It has medium chain fatty acids that can be easily digested and absorbed. These acids convert into Monolaurin, which is used by the human body to destroy lipid-coated viruses like HIV, Herpes, Influenza and other Bacteria. So while you devour the sweets, remember that moderation is the real mantra to follow.
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Rosetta sees first product launches in 2008

MicroRNA-based drug development comapny Rosetta Genomics Ltd. (Nasdaq:ROSG) today published its financial report for the second quarter of 2007. Like many biomedical companies, it did not record any sales; the financials focused on progress in the company’s R&D, contracts with third parties, and the time for products to reach market.

In a separate development this week, Rosetta signed collaboration agreement with Ben Gurion University of the Negev, for the development of microRNA-based therapeutic applications for several key viruses including the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and Herpes Simplex Viruses (HSV) read more

A Fiberglass Elephant in Chains

A sculpture depicting a tearful elephant in chains that was designed in New York and became the center of a federal lawsuit in Washington was put on display in Union Square Park today, with the blessing of New York City officials.The fiberglass sculpture, “Ella PhantzPeril,” shows a circus elephant with its front left leg in shackles.

Elephants are at the heart of a PETA campaign against the use of elephants in circuses.Feld Entertainment, which runs the Ringling Brothers circus, vigorously disagrees. The company says in a statement [pdf] on its Web site.In 2005, the circus gave $180,000 to the zoo for research on endotheliotropic herpes viruses, a threat to the the Asian elephant today, and announced an important partnership with the Fort Worth Zoo. read more

Pfizer’s AIDS drug Maraviroc wins U.S. approval

Pfizer Inc., the world's biggest drugmaker, won U.S. approval for maraviroc, the first new type of medicine in a decade to treat the virus that causes AIDS, sending the company's shares to their biggest gain in more than a year.

The FDA found no unusual deaths tied to maraviroc. People who took the drug were more likely to develop flu-like illnesses or herpes. The product's prescribing information includes a boxed warning about liver damage and a statement about the possibility of heart attacks, the FDA said in a statement read more

I have a situation and questions - did my girlfriend give me Herpes?

My girlfriend recently went in to the doc for a bladder infection. After it didn't go away from antibiodics, she went back again. Her doc was concerned it might be Herpes (after pelvic exam) so she sent her home with some drugs for flare ups after taking some blood work. The blood worK results won't come back until Tues, but she hasn't started taking the drugs and feels much better on her own. Overall, the bladder infection symptoms lasted roughly 2 wks. read more

Man U in Community Shield Herpes Scare

WEMBLEY (Heewack News Network) -- The entire Manchester United football team has been quarantined following a massive herpes outbreak caused when an unnamed infected player kissed the Community Shield following the team's victory over Chelsea FC.

The herpes outbreak followed an energetic Community Shield match here against defending EPL champions Chelsea. The teams traded first-half goals, with Florent Malouda answering the Giggs goal. Manchester United won the penalty shootout 3-0 with keeper Edwin van der Saar stopping all three Chelsea attempts.read more

Doreen Nagle: Thinking of pregnancy? Get check-up first

If trying to get pregnant is part of your immediate plans, get thee (and your partner thee) to a pre-pregnancy check-up. As the Report of the Public Health Service Expert Panel on the Content of Prenatal Care concludes, "The most important doctor visit happens before a woman gets pregnant."

A preconception check-up is where a lot of problems can get cleared up before they become possible bigger issues during pregnancy. Therefore, there are higher odds for a healthy pregnancy and childbirth with a check-up prior to trying to conceive.Other tests can include those for anemia, blood type, toxoplasmosis, Pap smear, mammogram, HIV, urinalysis, herpes, hepatitis, immunity to rubella and risk assessment for spontaneous abortion.
Check-up for daddy, too
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Familiar smoking dangers found in hookah use

Hookah, also known as shisha or narghile, is a water pipe device which can be used to smoke any substance but is usually used to smoke flavored tobacco. When the substance is heated, it gives off vapor, which is drawn into a water-filled chamber where it becomes gas that bubbles up through a tube and can be inhaled from a mouthpiece.

Though research into the risks of hookah use is in its early phases, scientists hypothesize that diseases such as lung cancer, other cancers, cardiovascular disease and nicotine dependency that are associated with cigarette smoking are also linked to hookah use.

In addition to the inherent risks of smoking tobacco, researchers say that second-hand smoke and the spread of infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and herpes make hookah use a growing public health concern.read more

Sexual health risk rises due to embarrassment over condoms

Almost two thirds of people (61%) are too embarrassed to talk easily about condoms with a new sexual partner, according to a survey carried out for the fpa (Family Planning Association).

In an fpa survey of 2,169 people, published to coincide with Sexual Health Week this week, just 39% of people said talking about condoms with a new sexual partner was an easy conversation to have.

In 2006 in England, genital herpes went up by 9% to 21,698 new diagnoses and Chlamydia went up 4% to 113,585. read more