Chickenpox is a contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It causes flu-like symptoms and an itchy rash.

Shingles rashes typically appear as a single strip around the left or right side of the body. The rash can appear in the ...

When Francine Burge, 58, a marketing manager for the state of Nevada, had shingles seven years ago, the rash appeared on her forehead, and she worried that the virus might travel to her eye and ...

“If a precursor to incident dementia is neuroinflammation and stroke, if you have a stroke, it’s a strong predictor for vascular dementia,” explained Harris. “If that can be prevented in a healthy ...

Brooke Shields has teamed up on a health initiative for people over 50 after suffering a near-death experience last year.

most of the time on your chest and tummy, but it can also appear on your face, eyes and genitals. It can take up to four weeks for the rash to heal but in some cases, shingles can result in ...

Researchers examine the cause and effect of the viral infection on the brain. In other mental health news, 988 crisis hotline callers will now be directed to nearby call centers.

Chickenpox (also known as varicella) is a viral infection that causes itchy rashes with small, fluid-filled blisters. The ...

Millions of Aussies can get a free vaccination for painful and debilitating shingles. People who are classified as 'moderate to high risk' aged between 18- 64 now qualify for the immunisation.

Cellulitis looks like a rash, but is actually an infection of the middle layer of skin, says Dr. Yadav. It causes the skin to ...

Shingles, particularly asphalt shingles, are the most common material and are budget-friendly. Metal roofs are growing in popularity thanks to their durable and eco-friendly design but remain pricier.

When Nancy Greeley was in her 50s, her sister, an infectious-disease specialist at the University of Rochester, told her to get the shingles vaccine. Despite Greeley’s best intentions, life got busy, ...