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What exactly are cold sores? We spoke with a board-certified dermatologist to break down the facts about Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), the cause behind cold sores, and how you can manage outbreaks with confidence. What Is Herpes Simplex? Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is a common viral infection that exists in two main forms: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Cold sores are typically caused by HSV-1, although HSV-2, more commonly associated with genital herpes, can also be responsible in some cases. Once infected, the virus stays in your body for life. It tends to hide in nerve cells and can reactivate later, often...

We can all experience skin problems including moles, skin tags, clogged pores, or breakouts at some point in our lives. All of them are brought on by a hormone imbalance or lifestyle modification. There are unquestionably a wide variety of skin and beauty care products designed to address these problems and give you clear, radiant skin. Only a handful of them, though, are truly effective. Thus, you should follow a few easy and straightforward natural home remedies that can provide amazing results in order to stay away from dangerous chemicals and employ natural goods. They can eliminate any skin problems...

A South African woman’s claim to have given birth to a record-breaking ten babies was a lie, according to a report by the country’s acting public protector, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka. The strange saga started in June 2021 when Gosiame Sithole claimed to have given birth to decuplets on 7 June 2021 at Steve Biko Hospital in Pretoria, South Africa. What followed included lies, bizarre claims of human trafficking, and allegations of wrongful confinement. A formal complaint based on these claims was lodged by Tebogo Edward Tsotetsi, Ms Sithole’s customary husband, with the Public Protector’s office. In a 57 page report...

Today, we’re diving into a common yet divisive issue many travelers have encountered: the airplane seat recline debate. At what point does one person’s pursuit of comfort start to intrude on someone else’s personal space? We recently received a message from a reader named Mark that illustrates this gray area perfectly. His experience highlights fatigue, social expectations, and the often-unspoken etiquette of flying in tight quarters. As you read his account and our thoughts on it, consider how you might have responded in his shoes—or hers. Here’s Mark’s letter: Hello, I’m a 34-year-old man, and yesterday I flew home from...

The behavior of crossing one’s legs while sitting is a phenomenon that is not only personal but is deeply rooted in specific cultural and social contexts. Throughout history, norms of etiquette and social expectations regarding female posture have evolved, thus influencing the way women present themselves in public spaces. In many cultures, crossing one’s legs has been considered a sign of modesty and decorum, projecting an image of delicacy, which is often associated with ideals of femininity. Since ancient times, the postures adopted by women have been observed and regulated. In 18th-century Europe, for example, art and literature reflected an...

This is the remarkable story of how a woman who became the world’s fattest by gorging on a breakfast of six scrambled eggs, half a pound of bacon, four hash browns and six slices of buttered bread washed down with ice cream milkshake turned it all around to lose more than 500 pounds. Amazingly Pauline Potter used the shocking diet to try to gain the title. By 2012, weighing 50 stone, the then mum-of-one officially entered the Guinness Book of Records as the World’s Heaviest Living Woman 2012. Others were waiting in the wings to rob her of the title....

It is clear that Donald Trump isn’t exactly a superfan of America’s elite academic institutions — and the feeling is clearly common when it comes to Barack Obama’s opinion of Trump. ”I have deep differences of opinion..” Even though they were seen sharing a laugh while seated together at Jimmy Carter’s memorial service, the academic divide between Barack Obama and Donald Trump continues as wide as ever. Sharing opinion earlier this month at Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, Obama didn’t pause when mentioning the current president — his former successor. ”I have deep differences of opinion with my most...

In this video, a patient visits a dermatologist to have a large cyst carefully drained from the neck. The procedure, while graphic and intense, is handled with proper tools and clinical technique. Cysts can develop under the skin due to clogged pores, infections, or other skin conditions. Over time, they may grow larger, become painful, or get infected — which is when medical attention becomes necessary. In this particular case, the cyst is incised and drained, releasing a significant amount of built-up material. The result is a clean and effective removal, handled in a controlled environment. Important Reminder: Never Pop...

Maintaining good personal hygiene is vital for both health and cleanliness. How often people bathe varies—some prefer daily showers, others a few times per week. But for one reader, the issue runs deeper: her husband only showers once a week, and it’s causing growing concern in their marriage. The reader shared her story in search of advice. “My husband works five days a week but only showers on weekends. I’ve mentioned he starts to smell by midweek, but he just says he’s too tired after work.” They’ve been married for about a year and a half. In the beginning, she...

It started as an ordinary afternoon in Manchester, New Hampshire—a chilly, overcast day where people hurried past each other, heads down, rushing to stay warm. Karoline Leavitt, just a few years out of college and now one of the youngest rising political figures in America, was enjoying a rare moment of quiet. No media interviews. No town halls. Just a walk downtown with a coffee in hand and nowhere she had to be. Still dressed in her campaign windbreaker and boots from that morning’s school visit, she ducked into a small, dimly lit secondhand shop tucked between a bookstore and...