Researchers have developed a new treatment formula—known as GS-1—that could reduce the symptoms and contagiousness of the viruses behind shingles and cold sores. Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) and ...

Valtrex (valacyclovir hydrochloride) is a prescription antiviral drug that can shorten the duration of cold sores, genital herpes, and shingles. It may cause mild side effects in some people. Valtrex ...

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Many people think shingles—a viral infection that causes a painful rash—is something only older people deal with, given that the risk generally increases with age. But Jacquelyn Gill, a professor at ...