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Articles categorized as Herpes Labialis Cold Sore Hsv 1

Terry Graedon - March 5, 2026

Show 1464: Can Vaccines Protect the Brain from Dementia?

Joe Graedon - August 3, 2025

Will L-Lysine for Cold Sores Protect the Brain from Alzheimer Disease?

Joe Graedon - May 7, 2026 - 1 comments

Early Infections and Dementia Risk: A Surprising Hidden Warning

A new Finnish study reports a link between infections and dementia risk. Learn why many diverse infections could affect the brain negatively.

Terry Graedon - June 16, 2025

Can You Prevent Alzheimer Disease with L-Lysine?

Terry Graedon - December 13, 2021

What to Do About Cold Sores

Joe Graedon - March 30, 2020

Because of COVID-19 Antiviral Drugs are Center Stage

Terry Graedon - March 28, 2019

Show 1159: Do Cold Sores Boost Your Risk for Dementia?

Terry Graedon - February 18, 2019

Is Vanilla a Helpful Remedy for Cold Sores?

Terry Graedon - December 10, 2018

Is There a Natural Remedy for Cold Sores?

You might want to try a natural remedy for cold sores to stop an outbreak at the first tingle. Lemon balm, stinging nettle and L-lysine are popular.

Terry Graedon - November 1, 2018

How Aysa, an AI App, Helped a Mother with her Child’s Rash

Aysa, a new app for your tablet or smart phone, can help you determine what is wrong so you'll know whether you need to see the doctor.

Joe Graedon - September 12, 2016

Valtrex (Valacyclovir) Vanquished 30 Years of Cold Sore Misery

Antiviral drugs revolutionized the treatment of herpes infections whether on the lips or the genitals. Valacyclovir beat out L-lysine against cold sores.

Terry Graedon - December 23, 2013

Drug for Herpes Wards Off Cold Sores (and Colds?)