In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a doctor reveals the important clues about your health that can be found in your snot.

Swab the cold sore with pure aloe vera gel three to four times a day until the sore goes away. Aloe will soothe your sensitive, blistered skin and help protect it from bacteria, which is why it’s also ...

IT’S that time of year when countless illnesses are flying around, from coughs and colds to Covid and flu. Most of the time, ...

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. Viruses ...

Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, can appear on your mouth or lip and are usually caused by oral herpes or herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). “It’s extremely ubiquitous,” says Alexandra ...

Flu and cold symptoms can often be confused, but there are some key differences to look out for. Here's what to know about the symptoms of flu and when to seek help ...

Rhinoviruses cause most colds. The common cold is an infection of the nose and throat. Symptoms include runny nose, cough, ...

“Asking for an antibiotic to make your cold go away faster is not going to help, and it actually contributes to bacterial ...

The earlier the better for the flu shot, health experts recommend. Individuals should get vaccinated against influenza by the end of October, according to the CDC. The CDC recommends everyone 6 months ...

"However, the flu hits fast and hard. You will often experience symptoms such as high fever, body aches, and total exhaustion ...

“To completely cure HSV-1, the idea is to prevent the virus from going into latency, because then, it’s protected by our own bodies,” said Esther González-Almela, a virologist at the Guangdong Academy ...