I felt like I was a lesser person. I felt like I was dirty. I felt like I deserved it somehow.” Victoria Roscow, 30 and from ...

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. HIV is a manageable chronic condition. With treatment, people living with HIV can have long and healthy lives.

Sir Keir Starmer has taken an HIV test in an effort to help destigmatise checking for the sexually transmitted virus.

Two sexually transmitted infections are spreading faster than ever. Our expert guide tells you everything you need to know, ...

He said: "Persons already in Nigeria but with recent travel history to or transit through countries with Ebola cases in the last 21 days who experience symptoms such as fever, muscle pain, sore throat ...

When the seasons change, many people experience sore throats that leave them wondering if they’re dealing with allergies or something more serious, like a viral infection. Understanding the ...

Sores on the roof of the mouth can be painful. It grows gradually, starting with a slight bump, eventually becoming more swollen and agonising. While most oral sores heal on their own, some may ...

A fit and healthy marathon runner has been left in need of a kidney transplant after developing a 15th century disease. When you hear the word gout, the first image which comes to mind is probably ...

PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is an effective way to reduce the risk of contracting HIV through sexual activity or injection drug use. Currently, there are two oral forms that are taken daily, ...

The NHS has paid out £35 million in compensation to hospital patients who developed bed sores caused by staff neglect. Figures reveal that over the past two years nearly 700 legal cases linked to ...

Wondering how to get rid of a cold sore? Although these normally clear up on their own, cold sores can be painful while they heal. We've asked dermatologists, GPs, and virus specialists to recommend ...

New findings reveal a correlation between Alzheimer’s disease progression and the activation of a herpesvirus protein, ICP27. A new study has uncovered a surprising link between Alzheimer’s disease ...