While it’s tempting to downplay the risks the truth is that cold sores are highly contagious and kissing with an active cold ...

Cold is one of the most common illnesses that occurs during winters Read on to know different types of colds explained by the ...

Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD In some ways, the features of a cold sore vs. a pimple on the lip line are very ...

For many years, scientists have known that the Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), which causes cold sores, can take up residence ...

Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) which is often transmitted from person to person during kissing. Once it has infected the body, the virus lies dormant, generally being kept ...

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New research highlights a potential link between cold sores caused by HSV-1 and an increased risk of dementia.

WITH many winter illnesses now in circulation it’s important to be able to recognise the signs of different viruses, as some ...

When the weather starts to cool, a common question often arises: "Am I sick, or is it just allergies?" Here's what the experts say.