People with genetic predispositions to Alzheimer’s or who have a history of severe cold sore outbreaks should consider regular medical check-ups to monitor neurological health. Early ...

Did you know that the flu, and even COVID, can cause pink eye? Here's how to treat it (and avoid spreading it to others).

Recurrent outbreaks of HSV-1 have also been linked to extreme changes in the weather (Boon et al., 2000). During the winter season, children should avoid extreme frost, wind, or cold weather ...

Cold sores, or fever blisters, are precisely herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) that appear as fluid-filled blisters around the lips that can also develop on the chin, cheeks or inside the nostrils.

Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD In some ways, the features of a cold sore vs. a pimple on the lip line are very ...

Bangladesh is expected to experience a severe cold wave this winter, with temperatures possibly dipping to as low as 4°C, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department. In a long-term forecast ...

Once I went on Medicare, I learned the real price of this cold sore ointment -- outrageous! I asked my dermatologist about this, and he prescribed oral valacyclovir. He winked and said ...

The CDC described the outbreak as “severe" in a press release issued the same day. McDonald’s Quarter Pounders will temporarily be unavailable for purchase in some states, the CDC said ...

One specific type of viral exanthem that dermatologists have seen with COVID is a morbilliform rash, meaning a measles-like ...

The CDC and WHO teamed up to warn the world about a concerning explosion in measles cases, suggesting that drop off of ...

A report is posted weekly, but does not include any information about where the outbreaks are occurring, what foods are involved, or how many patients have been identified. To identify an outbreak ...