Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) which is often transmitted from person to person during kissing.

A newborn boy died within a day of birth after an undetected herpes simplex virus (HSV), passed from his asymptomatic mother, ...

WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate are seeing flu cases this week. “The colder weather is here and so ...

Vitamin B12 helps keep your body running like a well-oiled machine, supporting everything from DNA production to strong, ...

Cancers found on the lip are usually treated with surgery. The doctor performing the surgery will try to remove all the ...

Unfortunately, we can’t control other people’s gross behavior — so if the worst does happen and you’ve gotten a face full of ...

The NHS shared one household item which can help people battle one of the symptoms of a cold or flu, a sore throat. If you ...

A cancer doctor is urging people to be aware of lingering cold and flu symptoms that could be a sign of something more ...

One of the common signs they may be better off at home is a high temperature and with other illnesses, such as diarrhoea and vomiting, you shouldn't send them to school until at least 48 hours after ...

THERE’S been an “alarming” increase in HIV infections among straight women, a new report warns. It comes as sexual health ...

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a viral infection usually seen in children under 5 years old, although adults can ...

Scientists were pleased when they learned more about how the common cold gains a foothold in the body, identifying key cellular checkpoints that are important targets of the virus.