Stress is a well-known trigger for cold sores. Other triggers include fatigue, sun exposure, food sensitivities and allergies ...

Cold sore-causing HSV-1 doesn't just hijack cells it reconfigures the entire architecture of our DNA to aid its invasion.

The herpes virus that commonly causes cold sores affects how tightly coiled our DNA is and makes it shrink, all to help itself grow ...

We know the foods that make a cold or flu better—like a steaming bowl of chicken soup or a mug of ginger tea. But what about the foods that make a cold or flu worse? Avoid these when you’re feeling ...

Consequently, fans of Love Island USA feared Nic's alleged cold sore would spread among the islanders, especially after a kissing game they played in the June 15 episode.

Symptomatic infection with cold sore virus herpes simplex 1 may be implicated in the development of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have reported. A study published in BMJ Open also found that ...

In addition to medication, you can use topical treatments — in gel, patch or cream form, as a healing solution for cold sores. Shop the best ones, as recommended by dermatologists.

We couldn't believe it. We were in shock. “I knew cold sores were dangerous but I didn't know the extent to leave someone with brain damage.” The tot has seizures every night and is non verbal.

Cold sores develop in response to infection with the herpes simplex virus (HSV), but early treatment with topical applications — such as creams, patches, and balms — may help manage them. Cold ...