Cold sore-causing HSV-1 doesn't just hijack cells it reconfigures the entire architecture of our DNA to aid its invasion.

The herpes virus that commonly causes cold sores affects how tightly coiled our DNA is and makes it shrink, all to help ...

Shingles is a viral infection characterised by a red skin rash that causes pain and burning. Dr John Burke, Chief Medical Officer at AXA Health insurance, has revealed the early symptoms to be aware ...

Shingles are a type of viral infection that causes painful rashes all over the body. Shingles are caused by the varicella-zoster virus. This virus is the same one that causes chickenpox. If you’ve ...

The Victorian scientists who spotted the perplexing new signal say their data still shows strong protection from the jab.

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral illness caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chicken pox. If you've ever had the chicken pox, the virus remains inactive ...

Emerging research suggests that shingles vaccination may also offer broader health benefits. A study published in April by a ...

Published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, the study shows that the new molecule—called POM-L-BHDU—can effectively ...

Shingles is a viral infection caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus and is characterised by a red skin rash that causes pain and burning. The virus, which also triggers chickenpox, can lie dormant ...

Characterised by a red skin rash that causes pain and burning, shingles is a viral infection caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus. The virus, which also causes chickenpox, can lie dormant in the ...