The virus that commonly causes cold sores starts reshaping our genome within an hour of infection to boost its own growth, which scientists could take advantage of to treat severe cases. Billions ...

Another round of widespread severe storms slated for Texas this weekend as a cold front sweeps the state. Tornado, flooding, large hail threat looms.

This suggests that the drug could help treat HSV-1 in people with severe cold sores or those who have a suppressed immune system and are more likely to experience complications, says González-Almela.