His and Her Health

Referred to as "good" cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein is a type of cholesterol that protects against heart disease.

A disease involving inflammation of the liver. Most types of hepatitis are caused by viruses, but alcohol, drugs and other factors also can cause the disease. Hepatitis can cause damage to the liver, but not always.

A virus spread by close personal contact, such as kissing or sexual intercourse. There are two types of herpes. The first type is herpes simplex type 1 (or HSV-1). HSV-1 occurs most often on or near the mouth and appears as a chancre or cold sore. The second type, herpes simplex type 2 (or HSV-2), occurs most often on or near the sex organs and is sometimes called "genital herpes." Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease, or "STD."

A test to look for signs of HIV in the blood.

The use of hormones, usually estrogen and progesterone, as a therapy, often used to treat the discomforts of menopause or to replace hormones (especially estrogen) lost after menopause.

Chemicals that stimulate or regulate the activity of cells or organs.

The virus that causes AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). HIV weakens a person’s ability to fight infections and cancer. People with HIV are said to have AIDS when the virus makes them very sick and they develop certain infections or cancers. A person gets HIV when an infected person’s body fluids (blood, semen, fluids from the vagina or breast milk) enter his or her bloodstream. The virus can enter the blood through linings in the mouth, anus or sex organs (the penis and vagina), or through broken skin.

A disorder in men that occurs when the testicles (gonads) do not produce enough testosterone.