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 ...

We all know the feeling of waking up with a sore throat. The soreness comes with a number of symptoms, such as irritation, scratchiness, and also trouble swallowing. But what actually causes this ...

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Indonesia’s Oscar submission aims for genre-bending romance and whimsy, but repetitive plotting and tonal whiplash leave the film stranded in its own contrivances. “Sore: Wife from the Future” strives ...

People wanting to help alleviate irritating cold and flu symptoms, such as a sore throat, without relying on medicine can make a simple drink at home to aid in relief. Latest figures show that an ...

It's unfortunate but true: It's totally normal for adults to get colds multiple times a year. And each of those colds will tend to follow a similar three-stage pattern, says Dr. Shiv Sudhakar, ...

A class of antivirals called Pin1 inhibitors could reduce or stop outbreaks of herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1), the common infection behind oral herpes, according to new research published in Antiviral ...

Indonesia has selected Yandy Laurens’ “Sore: Wife From the Future” as its entry for the best international feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards. The romantic sci-fi drama, produced by ...

Cold sore-causing HSV-1 doesn't just hijack cells it reconfigures the entire architecture of our DNA to aid its invasion. Researchers discovered that it actively reshapes the 3D structure of the human ...

When the seventh season of Love Island USA premiered, an X user had a prophecy: “The entire Love Island franchise can be brought down by a single cold sore.” Dramatic? Yes. A joke? Probably. Were they ...

The virus that commonly causes cold sores starts reshaping our genome within an hour of infection to boost its own growth, which scientists could take advantage of to treat severe cases. Billions of ...

Just when you thought the "Love Island USA" drama was winding down, it looks like one cast member is again stirring up one of the most unexpected controversies on the show. In a recent interview with ...