The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released new estimates suggesting around 846 million people aged between 15 and ...

A cold sore normally clears up on its own within two weeks - but if you need a helping hand, we've asked doctors how to get ...

Genital herpes, an STI caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV), is prevalent and commonly transmitted through sexual contact.

Flare-ups of herpes occur when the virus becomes active after being dormant. Triggers for these outbreaks can include stress, ...

Flare-ups of herpes occur when the virus becomes active after being dormant. Triggers for these outbreaks can include stress, ...

A recent study by Tufts and Oxford universities reveals that head trauma can activate dormant herpes viruses in the brain, causing inflammation and accelerating Alzheimer's disease. The findings ...

Both herpes simplex viruses (HSV) can cause internal and external symptoms, like sores. Herpes symptoms of HSV type 1, which is normally transmitted through kissing or sharing objects like ...

Repeated head injuries suffered by sports players and military personnel — a known risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease — may ...

University of Pittsburgh researchers uncovered a surprising link between Alzheimer's disease and herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), suggesting that viral infections may play a role in the disease.