The main cause of herpetic whitlow is herpes simplex virus. The skin around the fingernail is mostly affected which of course is through the penetration of the virus — HSV. Anyone can have whitlow ...

Nine-ingredient formula featuring L-lysine, elderberry, and botanical extracts positions product among growing category of ...

What is a cold sore?A cold sore is a small cluster of painful, fluid-filled blisters that usually appear on or around the ...

Gilead licensed Assembly Bio's long-acting HSV drugs after Phase 1b data showed antiviral activity and weekly oral dosing potential.

Scientists used a clinical-grade gum in experiments to "substantially" lower viral loads of two herpes simplex viruses and ...

FOSTER CITY, Calif. & SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., December 22, 2025--Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) and Assembly ...

Data from a disease model showed that HSV1 infection caused tau hyperphosphorylation, forming aggregates that trapped viral ...

Valacyclovir, an antiviral medication, was not efficacious with cognitive worsening for the primary outcome and it is not ...

Get up to speed on herpes simplex virus (HSV-1/HSV-2) epidemiology, novel antibodies, vaccine development, and cure ...

People given the herpes medication valacyclovir actually experienced worse cognitive decline than those given a placebo.

One of the main proteins that contributes to Alzheimer's disease is called phospho-tau (p-tau). When p-tau gets too many ...

Q: I'm 62 and have had genital herpes for years. Although it's pretty well under control, my doctor says I have to worry about how it affects my brain! Is that true? -- Frankie Y., Akron, Ohio ...