“I know that I should have a shingles shot. I haven’t had a colonoscopy. I need a full workup – bloodwork, etc. I’m not unrealistic, but I feel like I spend most of my time taking care of others,” he ...

GSK has turned to Brooke Shields to get the message out about shingles vaccination. The drugmaker has worked with the model and actor to talk to female celebrities and patients aged 50 years and ...

Two specialists are impressed by the preliminary findings of a randomized trial in newly diagnosed patients, but another is ...

Most homeowners in the U.S. choose asphalt shingles because they are of the easiest to find, most affordable and versatile types of roofing. The most durable types of roofing are slate and clay ...

You have bacteria on your skin that LOVES sweat. I'm talking crazy ex-girlfriend kind of love. When it gets into contact with sweat, it goes bananas -- multiplying and starting chemical reactions.

These symptoms can start in a different order for each person. They can also show up differently in children. Some people don’t have any of these symptoms. A rash is one of the main signs of ...

What Is an Actinic Keratosis? An actinic keratosis is a rough, scaly patch on your skin caused by too much exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun or tanning devices. Actinic keratoses (the ...

Cannabis (Cannabis sativa) is an herbal drug. It contains chemicals called cannabinoids, including delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). The cannabinoids in cannabis work by ...

Richard Whitley, who chaired the data and safety monitoring board for the Shingles Prevention Study (see JW Neurology Oct 6 2005), coauthored a review with David Kimberlin on the use of ...

When you have a splitting headache, all you can think about is how to stop the pain. Fortunately, there are many treatment options for headaches, including medications, home remedies, and even ...

The enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) prevents the inactivation of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). Since GLP-1-based therapy is a promising novel treatment of type 2 diabetes, the strategy to ...

Medscape Medical News, September 18, 2024 GSK's RSV, Shingles Vaccines Show On-par Immune Response in Joint Trial British drugmaker GSK said on Wednesday administration of its respiratory ...