The best herpes test kits for 2025, according to experts Worried you might have this virus? STI test kits make it easy to screen from the comfort of your home.

Human DNA in its natural state inside cells (left) compared to eight hours after being infected with HSV-1 (right). The virus compacts the human genome's size significantly and moves it towards ...

Research published 30 years ago made a connection between HSV-1 and Alzheimer's disease. Doctors weigh in on how relevant (or not) it remains.

Shamsa Sharawe made her name campaigning against female genital cutting. Then she heard about surgery to rebuild what had been taken from her.

A recent study highlights the growing evidence linking the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) with Alzheimer’s disease, showing that antiviral medications reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s by 17%.

Infection with herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), the virus that causes cold sores, is associated with the development of Alzheimer’s disease – that’s the conclusion of a new case-control ...

The discovery could lead to better treatments for cold sores and genital herpes, two conditions caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1).

Low vaccination rates for influenza viruses and the lack of an HSV vaccine underscore the need for a new approach to reduce viral transmission. Researchers have now used a clinical-grade antiviral ...

The presentation will explore key factors influencing the transmission of genital HSV, such as viral shedding, immune response, and behavioral aspects. Diagnostic methods for HSV identification will ...

Rampant Herpes Virus Could Reach The Brain Via The Nose, Sparking Behavior Changes Herpes simplex virus type 1 infects nearly 4 billion people worldwide.

According to recent estimates from the World Health Organization, more than one in five people aged 15–49 live with genital herpes.