Symptomatic infection with the virus responsible for cold sores around the mouth–herpes simplex 1, or HSV-1 for short—may have a key role in the development of Alzheimer's disease, suggests a large US ...

So, what exactly are cold sores? According to Dr Kakai Kulabusia, a medical immunology specialist, these are small blister-like spots that appear in or around the outside of the mouth and are caused ...

First, you’re not alone. Up to 80% of American adults have the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), which can cause cold sores (also known as fever blisters), according to Johns Hopkins. The viral infection ...

Cold sores may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published in BMJ Open. Researchers examined 344,628 "case-control pairs." The pairs were matched in age, ...

A previously unknown defence mechanism in the brain prevents herpesvirus from infecting the brain's nerve cells. More than half of us are carriers of chronic herpesvirus infections. But even though ...

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 ...

Worried about spreading a mouth ulcer through kissing A doctor explains when mouth sores are contagious what causes them and ...

A sore throat is one of the most common complaints, especially with changing weather, pollution, or seasonal infections. It feels familiar, almost routine. So, when it keeps coming back, many assume ...