"Love Island" contestant Nic Vansteenberghe is being criticized for having a cold sore on the show. But he doesn't deserve the shame. Here's what to know.

Consequently, fans of Love Island USA feared Nic's alleged cold sore would spread among the islanders, especially after a kissing game they played in the June 15 episode.

According to a former contestant on 2008’s the Real Chance of Love, who commented on a TikTok about Love Island, reality stars get tested for everything before going on the show. And If one person in ...

EXCLUSIVE: Many fans have been speculating that certain contestants have cold sores. The Mirror US spoke with medical experts ...

Don’t kiss or do any sexual activities that could ... "The biggest risk is a herpes infection in patients with a history of lip cold sores," says Dr. Korman. "That is why it’s important to take an ...

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

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.

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 sore-causing HSV-1 doesn't just hijack cells it reconfigures the entire architecture of our DNA to aid its invasion. Researchers discovered that it actively reshapes the 3D structure of ...