Snakes have adapted to climb trees, skate across hot sand, and even swim through water — all without arms or legs. What’s ...

As for the contagiousness aspect, you don’t want to flash your rash around if you have shingles—nor do you want to come into contact with someone else’s shingles rash if you’re part of a vulnerable ...

Shingles can be hard to diagnose, especially if you’re younger—in part because people don’t expect younger adults to get it. That said, being told you have the viral infection and not a ...

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Many people aren’t benefiting from the shingles vaccine now. Not only can it prevent shingles — it also may protect the brain and cut the risk of having dementia.

Get medical attention as soon as possible If you think your symptoms point to shingles, seeing a health care provider ASAP is crucial, Dr. Massick says.

If you’re renting an Airbnb or a Vrbo, it doesn’t hurt to contact your host and be transparent about what’s going on—especially if you hope to extend your stay until you feel better. Some hosts may be ...

It’s bad enough to get it when you’re in the comfort of your own home, let alone when you’re on a trip and can’t see your regular doctor. About one in three Americans will develop shingles ...

Your skin also may feel sensitive to the touch, or your eyes sensitive to light. Other early symptoms of shingles include fatigue, headache, and fever.

There have been rare cases of shingles on the legs presenting with symptoms such as partial paralysis and Guillain-Barré syndrome. Cases of shingles in the groin have been reported with symptoms such ...

From the moment you experience the first symptoms of shingles—a skin-tingling sensation followed by a rash on one side of your body—you’ll want to know: How long does shingles last? Shingles ...