While it’s tempting to downplay the risks the truth is that cold sores are highly contagious and kissing with an active cold ...

Winter and family holiday gatherings often bring a surge in a wide variety of respiratory issues. Here's what to watch for.

When the weather starts to cool, a common question often arises: "Am I sick, or is it just allergies?" Here's what the ...

A baby who contracted his mother's oral herpes in the womb is thought to be the youngest child to receive a corneal ...

Brooke Hale feared for her son’s life after Luca was born with “red raw” skin and weighing just two-and-a-half pounds ...

BROOKE Hale never thought she could pass the cold-sore virus onto her baby while he was still in the womb. But baby Luca ...

While HSV1 is often harmless in adults, it can be life-threatening for babies because their immune systems are not yet fully ...

New research highlights a potential link between cold sores caused by HSV-1 and an increased risk of dementia.

Can cold sores be transmitted through kissing? Protect your lips against herpes infection with these dos and don’ts of ...

Parents of very young babies should not feel uncomfortable about asking visitors to avoid kissing or touching their child. If ...

Doctors warn of a visible rise in oral herpes cases among school-aged children in the country especially in the cooler winter ...

For many years, scientists have known that the Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), which causes cold sores, can take up residence ...