Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

First kisses may have helped spread cold sore virus

The modern strain of the virus that causes cold sores has been traced back to around 5,000 years ago, with researchers suggesting its spread could have been propelled by the emergence of kissing.

Health

Free 'Obamacare' for older, poorer in nearly all counties

Older people with low incomes nearly everywhere would have access to free "Obamacare" health coverage next year, according to a study Thursday that found the Trump administration's efforts to undercut the Affordable Care ...

Health

'Obamacare' curveball: free insurance in 1,500-plus counties

In an odd twist, low-income people in about half of U.S. counties will now be able to get a taxpayer-subsidized "Obamacare" policy for free, according to a new study that suggests some actions by President Donald Trump against ...