The cold sore-causing Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1) hijacks human cells and reconfigures its DNA within just an hour after infection, according to a new study that may help tackle the pathogen. Viruses ...

Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, can appear on your mouth or lip and are usually caused by oral herpes or herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). “It’s extremely ubiquitous,” says Alexandra ...

A “mystery throat virus” is going around, leaving people down and out for the count — and offering no real treatment.

You already know that lemons can clean almost everything in your house, but recent studies have proven that lemon balm essential oil effectively kills the herpes virus. Since all cold sores are caused ...

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers Patryk Krakowiak and Anna Cliffe, PhD, have identified an uknown way dormant herpes simplex virus-1 reactivates in the body, paving the way for ...

Cold sores, also known as oral herpes, can pass through sexual contact. However, they are not technically a sexually transmitted infection (STI), as people most often acquire cold sores through ...

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 prevention ...

Cold and flu season is here, and experts recommend Michigan residents get immunized. Amid the holidays, cold, flu and COVID-19 viruses are circulating. While the three illnesses share some ...

Nicole and Shane Sifrit both tested negative for the virus. — -- As they mourn the loss of their newborn daughter, a couple in Iowa are warning parents about whom they allow around their babies ...

Waking up with a spot on your lip is never a good feeling. Often cold sores or pimples are to blame, though telling the difference isn't always easy. They can look similar on the surface, but their ...