Herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections, yet it's surrounded by confusion and misinformation. Many ...

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes painful blisters and sores on the mouth or genitals. Treatment decreases outbreaks, but it cannot cure the infection. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted ...

A recent incident involving HSV-1 has reignited common misconceptions about the disease, commonly known as herpes. Herpes ...

New research using US insurance data finds that people with HSV-1 face greater odds of Alzheimer’s disease, and suggests antiviral medications could help lower that risk. Study: Association between ...

Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD Key Takeaways Genital pimples stem from clogged hair follicles and usually heal ...

Viruses are entirely dependent on their hosts to reproduce. They ransack living cells for parts and energy and hijack the host's cellular machinery to make new copies of themselves. Herpes simplex ...

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Studies have suggested that viruses may play a role in certain neurodegenerative diseases. Some of these studies have linked the herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) and Alzheimer’s disease. The herpes ...

The journey to finding an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease seems to have hit another dead end. The latest casualty: medications designed to tackle the viral illness herpes. Researchers at ...