Cold sore virus takes over human DNA within just one hour, study finds - Study is first to prove that herpes virus reshapes human genome deliberately ...

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.

"Love Island" contestant Nic Vansteenberghe is being criticized for having a cold sore on the show. But he doesn't deserve the shame. Here's what to know.

Bigger studies are needed to figure out the best timing, temperature and how different people respond to cold therapy. The allure of ice baths is understandable: who doesn’t want to feel less sore ...

I get a cold sore nearly every year when I go on a sun holiday. The intense heat seems to trigger it. I’m also a nervous traveller, which probably doesn’t help. Is there anything I can do to ...

A new study links cold sores to Alzheimer's, highlighting HSV-1's role. Women in particular could have a higher risk. Anti-herpetic drugs may reduce dementia chances.

HSV-1 infection may be linked to the risk for Alzheimer’s disease, but antiviral treatment may be protective, a large case-control study suggests.

A new study has found the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which causes cold sores, may be linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease.

Find out what you need to know if your child has cold sores, including herpes simplex virus, common cold sore triggers, and more.

New research gives hope to potentially preventing the herpes simplex 1 virus from waking up and activating immune responses in the body.

Scientists have a new target to prevent cold sores -- and genital herpes flare-ups caused by the same virus -- after researchers discovered an unexpected way the herpes virus re-activates in the body.