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Most cold sore advice sticks to treatment and prevention, but the virus behind them has some genuinely surprising quirks. From childhood transmission to why outbreaks quieten down with age, here are six things about cold sores you might not know.

Eating less on Mounjaro or Wegovy makes it easy to fall short on protein without noticing. Here's how much you actually need each day, and practical ways to hit that target when your appetite is smaller than usual.

Not all genital herpes treatment plans look the same, and choosing between aciclovir and valaciclovir depends on your circumstances and preferences. Here are the five things worth thinking through before you decide what to order.

Muscle loss is one of the most common worries people have before starting Mounjaro or Wegovy. Here's what the clinical trial data actually shows for both, and how it compares to what circulates online.

Mounjaro and Wegovy make it easier to eat less, but they do not automatically build fitness or protect your muscle. Here's how much exercise actually helps, and what to do if working out feels harder than usual.

Minoxidil and finasteride are the two go-to treatments for male pattern hair loss in the UK, but they work in very different ways. Here's how they compare on effectiveness, side effects, and whether using them together could get you further.

Starting hair loss treatment can feel like a leap of faith, especially when nothing seems to change in the first few weeks. Here's what's actually happening during that period, and the five things worth knowing before you begin.

Half-term is almost here, and whether you're heading to Spain or somewhere further afield, your health kit deserves as much attention as your suitcase. These are the seven things our pharmacists say are worth having before you travel.

If you're getting frequent genital herpes outbreaks, suppressive therapy might be a good option for you. This guide explains how it works, who it's most suitable for, and what to expect from long-term daily antiviral treatment.

These four practical tips will help you get the most from antiviral treatment and recover as quickly as possible.