Genital Herpes News & Features

November 9, 2021 — Research reveals a significant percentage of teens do not receive any information about protecting themselves against STDs before they begin having intercourse.

January 19, 2017 — Two-pronged approach tested on lab monkeys, guinea pigs

December 20, 2016 — Early diagnosis won't change course of the STD, which is incurable, advisory panel says

November 2, 2016 — Three-shot regimen seems to control lesions as effectively as daily pills, but wider trials needed

August 2, 2016 — Unless someone has symptoms, testing offers little benefit because the sexually transmitted disease has no cure

June 20, 2016 — Drug lowered viral activity, recurrence of symptoms in study patients

June 16, 2015 — But researchers note that only 1 percent of people has the virus strain hidden in their DNA

October 17, 2013 — They may have lower levels of protective antibodies to the virus than in years past

May 8, 2013 — Understanding specialized cells could be key to preventing genital herpes, researchers say

January 12, 2012 — People with genital herpes can still infect their sex partners -- even if they are taking anti-herpes drugs that prevent herpes outbreaks.

April 12, 2011 — The majority of the 16% of Americans infected with the genital herpes virus don't get noticeable sores -- but 10% of the time, they shed enough virus to infect a sex partner.

March 9, 2010 — One in six Americans between the ages of 14 and 49 have genital herpes and close to 1 in 2 black women are infected, new figures from the CDC reveal.

July 13, 2009 — Condom use reduces, but does not eliminate, the risk of contracting genital herpes, according to a new review of research.

January 21, 2009 — Small anti-herpes RNA molecules applied to the vagina protect mice against new herpes infections for 1 week. It's hoped a similar strategy will work for HIV.

October 30, 2008 — Young women who don’t know they have the virus that causes genital herpes could be unknowingly fueling the herpes epidemic, new research suggests.

October 1, 2008 — Worldwide, 536 million people aged 15-49 are infected with the herpes simplex virus type 2, according to a study published by the World Health Organization.

August 24, 2007 — Among sexually transmitted diseases, genital herpes is second only to HIV in terms of social stigma, an online poll shows.

October 2, 2006 — The herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which causes cold sores and can cause genital herpes, may be treatable with chamomile oil.

September 28, 2006 — The antiviral drug Famvir may curb the shedding of the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) in some -- but not all -- genital herpes patients, a new study shows.

August 22, 2006 — Infections with the genital herpes virus are down in the U.S., reversing an upward trend.

August 2, 2006 — The FDA has approved the drug Famvir as the first and only one-day antiviral treatment for genital herpes and cold sores in people with healthy immune systems.

July 25, 2005 — When the herpes virus enters a cell, it may not have to blast its way into cells. A newly discovered gene may put out the welcome mat for the virus

March 1, 2005 — Vaginal intercourse and receiving oral sex can raise a woman's risk of infection from herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1).

March 1, 2005 — Vaginal intercourse and receiving oral sex can raise a woman's risk of infection from herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1).

February 25, 2005 — A vaginal gel has strong HIV- and herpes-blocking action even an hour after use.

August 30, 2004 — These breakthrough drugs made medicine modern.

August 2, 2004 — A rare Jewish circumcision practice may put young infants at risk for genital herpes with potentially severe complications, according to a new study.

December 31, 2003 — People with herpes who take an antiviral drug once a day can reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to their sexual partners by nearly 50%.

October 27, 2003 — We date and we date, but we don't find Mr. or Ms. Right. In fact, we may find someone a lot scarier.

September 15, 2003 — A compound found in broccoli and other vegetables can block the herpes virus from reproducing, a study shows.

July 29, 2003 — Herpes infections are found in as many as 25% of relatively affluent Americans, a new study shows.

May 19, 2003 — An experimental new herpes treatment derived from an herb known as Prunella vulgaris may one day help prevent and treat both types of the herpes virus that cause cold sores and genital herpes.

March 24, 2003 — Daily use of the genital herpes treatment Valtrex can prevent the spread of the virus to a partner.

January 7, 2003 — Researchers have identified several risk factors for passing herpes infections from mother to newborn and steps to prevent the transmission.

December 16, 2002 — Lonely senior citizens are more venerable to heart disease for a variety of reasons.

November 20, 2002 — Researchers developing a herpes vaccine were surprised to find it does not work in men.<BR>

November 5, 2002 — About half of women with cervical cancer also have the herpes virus, suggesting a link between the two and stressing the importance of regular Pap smears.

October 3, 2002 — The virus that triggers &amp;quot;cold sores&amp;quot; of the mouth is becoming an increasingly common cause of genital herpes -- and the source of that upswing may be people who begin having sex while in or before high school.

September 26, 2002 — Drug May Prevent Spread of This Incurable STD

April 1, 2002 — First New Compounds in 30 Years Work in Novel Way to Block Outbreaks

February 27, 2002 — Few Adults Tell Previous Partners About Sexually Transmitted Infections

February 11, 2002 — Researchers Say Drug Is Safe for Infant

November 13, 2001 — But the Connection Between the Two Still Needs to Be Worked Out

September 19, 2000 — A chemical related to an active ingredient of red wine stops the herpes virus in its tracks -- in the lab. If the compound, or its relatives, pan out in animal and human studies, it could one day offer an alternative to treat genital herpes and cold sores that resist the most common antiherpes drug, according to results presented here at a meeting of infectious disease specialists.

September 17, 2000 — A new vaccine against genital herpes protects some women, but not all, from developing symptoms of the disease.

May 4, 2000 — Preliminary tests of a vaccine to fight the herpes simplex virus are showing that the vaccine can prevent illness and death in mice with herpes, according to scientists at the recent Conference on Vaccine Research in Washington.

May 4, 2000 — Preliminary tests of a vaccine to fight the herpes simplex virus are showing that the vaccine can prevent illness and death in mice with herpes, according to scientists at the recent Conference on Vaccine Research in Washington.

April 20, 2000 — A new way to fight viruses -- drugs called cdk blockers -- might mean new treatments for herpes, and maybe even AIDS.

April 20, 2000 — A new way to fight viruses -- drugs called cdk blockers -- might mean new treatments for herpes, and maybe even AIDS.