Varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox and is a member of the herpes virus group. It is extremely contagious and causes a ...

In March 2023, my 94-year-old mother had a shingles episode on the right side of her neck, head, ear and (to a lesser degree) ...

The longer it tends to last as well. Women are more likely to develop PHN, and I have read estimates that somewhere between ...

The longer it tends to last as well. Women are more likely to develop PHN, and I have read estimates that somewhere between 13% to 30% of people over 80 with shingles will develop PHN. Now that she’s ...

Women are more likely to develop PHN, and I have read estimates that somewhere between 13% to 30% of people over 80 with shingles will develop PHN. Now that she’s had symptoms for over a year ...

Anxiety can cause symptoms that affect different body systems and may range from nervousness to feelings of dread and panic. Some symptoms may be longer lasting. Most people experience occasional ...

Asphalt shingles can show signs of wear long before they’ve exceeded their life span. If you don’t need a new roof but want a quick refresh, consider painting your roofing shingles.

Though not life-threatening, shingles can cause severe pain and discomfort. The symptoms of shingles often include pain, burning, tingling, and a red rash that develops into itchy, fluid-filled ...

Irish people are being warned to watch out for the signs and symptoms, including an odd side effect, of shingles. GSK Ireland has released new data from an Irish survey, commissioned and funded by ...

A pharmacist has issued a warning to the public about shingles, a common "dormant" condition that affects one in three adults at some point in their lives. Niamh McMillan, Superdrug's Pharmacy ...