New research suggests that that HSV-1, the common virus behind cold sores, could raise Alzheimer's risk—but that using an ...

A study indicates that individuals who frequently experience cold sores may have nearly double the risk of developing ...

US researchers found people who carried the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) were 80% more likely to be affected by a ...

(Science Photo Library/Canva) We believe that the virus stays mainly ... Large population studies by others found that severe infections, specifically with the cold sore virus, was a strong predictor ...

Cold sores, or fever blisters, are groups of small blisters on the lip and around the mouth. The skin around the blisters is often red, swollen, and sore. Photo credit: Courtesy of the CDC Cold ...

A MUM has revealed the shocking consequences of strangers kissing your child, after her little boy contracted a devastating virus from a peck that bore a hole into his eye and turned it green.

Tests and examinations eventually revealed that Juwan had developed a cold sore, caused by the herpes simplex virus, in his eye. As his parents were negative for the virus, the doctors theorised ...

Experts explain what they do, and don’t, recommend. Ask Well Experts explain what they do, and don’t, recommend. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Erica Sweeney Q: I ...

Like acne, a cold sore outbreak can be a frustrating dilemma that makes everyday activities (like eating, drinking and talking) cumbersome. Thankfully, the best products can help eliminate some ...

A mysterious bump near your lips can be unsettling. Is it a harmless pimple or something more serious like a cold sore? Distinguishing between the two is crucial for effective treatment and ...

Today marks the launch of Clevorx, a new, over-the-counter cold sore treatment cream designed to provide relief from the discomfort and inconvenience of cold sores. Developed by ClevorX ...

COLD sores are small blisters that usually form on the lips or skin around the mouth, nose and sometimes on the chin. They are caused by infection with the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Cold sores ...