"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.

Cold sores are triggered by factors like stress, illness, or sun exposure. Managing stress, using sunscreen on your lips, and avoiding direct contact with active sores can help minimize outbreaks.

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.

Cold sores are common, and they can sometimes appear under the nose. Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention of cold sores under the nose.

The NHS notes: "Certain things may trigger a cold sore, such as illness, sunshine or being on your period." Similarly, ulcers are another common mouth ailment that should clear up on their own.

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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.

COLD SORES HAVE a way of appearing at the worst possible moments, like right before a big work presentation or a family photoshoot.That watery, tingly blister on your lip is a cruel reminder that ...