Studies suggest that garlic may help prevent and reduce the length of your cold. The evidence is limited, but here’s what to ...

Now that cold and flu season is upon us, our wellness editors are using these hacks to avoid sickness and stay healthy.

Cold sores, or fever blisters, are precisely herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) that appear as fluid-filled blisters around ...

Here's what experts say about using antibiotics to treat the common cold — and why you can still catch one in the summer.

One of the most important characters of MAFS UK 2024 hasn’t been one of the brides of grooms, but Kieran’s cold sore. How long do cold sores actually last? Why has the cold sore stopped him ...

Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), the cause of the common cold sore, can spread into the central nervous system and preferences for certain parts of the brain. Study results published today in the ...

The best remedies for a sore throat usually include simple home treatments such as rest, gargling with salt water, and steam or humidity. Drinking plenty of liquids is also advised. But are hot or ...

"About 2 hours later, it had spread to my eye, down my chin, and fully over my lips ... took me to the emergency department. If the cold sore spread too far into the eye, it could cause lasting ...

Turning on the heat for the first time this season can bring on cold-like symptoms. Here’s why — and how to avoid it.

Viruses are one of the most common causes of sore throats. A sore throat is often a symptom of a cold or the flu. Viruses that cause mononucleosis, measles, chickenpox, croup, and other illnesses ...

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