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. Viruses ...

Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, can appear on your mouth or lip and are usually caused by oral herpes or herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). “It’s extremely ubiquitous,” says Alexandra ...

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 ...

Dear Doctor K: I get painful cold sores in my mouth every couple of weeks. Why do I get them? And what can I do to make them go away faster? Dear Reader: Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex ...

You already know that lemons can clean almost everything in your house, but recent studies have proven that lemon balm essential oil effectively kills the herpes virus. Since all cold sores are caused ...

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Q: What works for a cold sore? I have a teenager who keeps coming down with one. I feel sorry for the kid when I see he has another cold sore. We need help. -- R.M. A: Cold sores (some people call ...

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 ...