A pharmacist is urging the public to be on alert for shingles, a common "dormant" condition that affects one in three adults ...

Shingles is a common condition that lies dormant in a third of adults over their lifetime. A pharmacist has shared the key ...

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

Taking an antiviral medication for a year may prevent vision damage associated with shingles that affects the eye, according ...

The launch of the GSK ‘Understanding Shingles’ research findings aims to raise awareness and address the lack of knowledge ...

A simple, extended course of antiviral medication may significantly reduce the risk of eye damage and chronic pain associated with shingles.

If you've fallen or had a recent blow to your rib area, that could be to blame. "Overuse or injury to the muscles in the ...

We usually think of chickenpox as something that only affects children. And while the virus is indeed most common amongst ...

Doctors say about 8% of shingles cases impact the eyes and now for the first time, there's a treatment plan that might help.

Yes, you can get the COVID, shingles, and flu vaccines all on the same day. And if you don't have a fever and only have "mild" cold symptoms, you can still get vaccinated with any or all of them.

Year-long use of a typical antiviral treatment for shingles was particularly impactful in reducing complications when the condition eventually affected the eye ...