Winter is coming, and common illnesses like the flu, colds and COVID are already spreading. Here are some steps to take if you end up feeling sick.   Stay ...

A 5-gram tube of Zovirax cream runs more than $200. A month’s supply of valacyclovir (500 milligrams) tablets costs between ...

Many people don’t know just how common the virus that causes cold sores is in society. Unfortunately, the news just got worse ...

In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader with a question about using ivermectin to treat scabies.

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 ...

Drinking milk is thought by some to stimulate the production of mucus and make congestion worse in people with a cold or sore throat. Studies investigating the link between milk and mucus are limited.

A sore throat can sometimes appear as an early sign of human immunodeficiency ... It's most common in the colder months when viral infections like the cold and flu spread more easily.

Most of the time, a sore throat is caused by a virus like the common cold or flu, says the National Library of Medicine. Of course, if there’s an underlying condition—such as seasonal ...

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