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Undiagnosed and unmanaged diabetes may increase the risk of nerve fiber damage in the body, including in the hands and feet.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has unveiled the 2021–2023 Progress Report for the Sexually ...

Many people don’t know just how common the virus that causes cold sores is in society. Unfortunately, the news just got worse ...

A NEW strain of the mpox virus has been detected in the UK, and now an expert has warned not to confuse the symptoms with ...

THE herpes simplex virus type 1 is best known as the villain behind the dreaded cold sore. When it’s not triggering eruptions ...

Once someone is infected with HSV-1, they have it for life. Some people may get flare-ups of symptoms periodically; others ...

The symptoms of herpes can vary ... linked to a higher likelihood of hidradenitis suppurativa. Most people get HSV-1 (herpes simplex type 1) virus as an infant or child. It’s very contagious ...

"Cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) and are really common. Some people don't always show symptoms, but for those who do, it can appear as painful blisters around the lips and ...

As colder months approach, differentiating between a cold and a flu can become challenging when symptoms seem similar. Understanding the common symptoms of each illness can help you make an ...

This election is still a dead heat, according to most polls. In a fight with such wafer-thin margins, we need reporters on the ground talking to the people Trump and Harris are courting.