Take vitamin C supplements when you feel a cold coming on? The problem is, you can't actually "strengthen" your immune system, says Dr. Jen Gunter. Diving into the elegant network of cells, tissues and organs that protect us every day, she introduces two kinds of immunity that specialize in recognizing and fighting off bad bacteria, viruses, fungi and toxins -- and shares what you can do to keep your immune system healthy. Think you know how your body works? Think again! Dr. Jen Gunter is here to shake up everything you thought you knew -- from how much water you need to drink to how often you need to poop and everything in between. This TED original series will tell you the truth about what's *really* going on inside you. Want to hear more from Dr. Jen Gunter? Follow Body Stuff on Apple Podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/BodyStuffYT Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more.

Alpha Herpes Viruses The Herpes Virus is a fascinating group of DNA viruses that includes important human pathogens such as herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), HSV-2, and varicella-zoster virus (VZV): the causative agents of cold sores, genital ulcerous disease, and chickenpox/shingles, respectively. A key attribute of these viruses is their ability to establish lifelong latent infection in the peripheral nervous system of the host. Such persistence requires subversion of the host's immune system and intrinsic antiviral defense mechanisms. ​ Read more about the family of Alpha Herpes Virus Here: Cold Sores & Fever Blisters (HSV-1) Herpes (HSV-2) Shingles

Dr. Robyn Neblett Fanfair, Medical Officer in CDC's Division of STD Prevention, summarizes the important facts that you need to know about genital herpes. This video provides information on how herpes is spread, symptoms of the infection, and ways it is treated and prevented. Further information on genital herpes can be found by visiting www.cdc.gov/std.

What is herpes? Herpes is a virus causing sores most commonly around the mouth (oral herpes) and genitals (genital herpes) There are eight currently identified members of the human herpes virus family. They are ubiquitous and extremely well adapted pathogens. The name comes from the Greek 'herpein' - 'to creep', describing the chronic, latent or recurrent nature of infections. There are 8 types of viruses organized into 3 different families as follows: ​ Alpha Herpes Viruses Herpes simplex type I (HSV-1) Herpes simplex type II (HSV-2) Varicella-zoster virus (VZV/HHV-3) Beta Herpes Viruses Cytomegalovirus (CMV/HHV-5) Herpesvirus type 6 (HBLV/HHV-6) Herpesvirus type 7 (HHV-7) Gamma Herpes Viruses Epstein-Barr virus (EBV/HHV-4) Kaposi's sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV/HHV-8)

In this video, Alexandra Harbushka from Life With Herpes shares the misunderstandings of HSV 1 and how people automatically think it's oral herpes. FREEDOM IN A BOTTLE!! ****** 100% All Natural Herpes Treatment! Get Your Bottle Today & Let The Freedom For Your Life Begin! https://bit.ly/3w9YShR #aeuraherpesformula