"Love Island" contestant Nic Vansteenberghe is being criticized for having a cold sore on the show. But he doesn't deserve the shame. Here's what to know.

A new study links cold sores to Alzheimer's, highlighting HSV-1's role. Women in particular could have a higher risk. Anti-herpetic drugs may reduce dementia chances.

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 ...

The cold sore-causing Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1) hijacks human cells and reconfigures its DNA within just an hour after infection, according to a new study that may help tackle the pathogen.

TREATING cold sores with anti-viral medicines could slash the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 17 per cent, research suggests. Previous studies have found that the herpes simplex virus – … ...

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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 ...

Symptomatic infection with cold sore virus herpes simplex 1 may be implicated in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Is there a link between Alzheimer’s and cold sore and shingles infections? Research points to a possible viral connection – and possible paths to minimising risks.

Share or comment on this article: How dementia could be triggered by cold sore virus: Cutting-edge research shows it can inflame your brain. But doctors say there's a free NHS jab that can slash ...