I have herpes, don’t you? You don’t? Are you sure? I wouldn’t be so sure if I were you. Unless you have had a recent type-specific blood test to test for the presence of herpes simplex antibodies you cannot say with any certainty that you don’t have herpes. You think that only 20% of the population has herpes? Think again.…
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Scientists Discover Links Between Hair Loss And Genetics
Scientists from the University of Bonn recently discovered a gene that is responsible for a hereditary form of hair loss known as Hypotrichosis simplex. The research is the first-ever to identify a specific receptor that is essential for hair growth. The researchers said that their findings will lead to new breakthroughs that could resolve the problem of hair loss. “Although…
Herpes Simplex Some Quick Facts
Herpes Simplex- What is it? Herpes Simplex is an infection caused by the virus called Herpes Simplex Virus. The virus is of two types. HSV1 and HSV2. Herpes Simplex causes sores, and rashes on face and genitals. The virus type 1 causes sores on the mouth, which are called cold sores. The second virus type causes genital herpes. Herpes Simplex-…