While there's no cure for shingles, getting immediate treatment can help speed the healing process and reduce your risk of complications. Antiviral drugs such as valacyclovir (Valtrex) can shorten the ...

The viral infection leaves millions with chronic pain, increased stroke risk, and lifelong nerve damage—yet vaccination rates ...

If you were born before 1990, you may remember spending a week home from school with the chickenpox before a vaccine became widely available in 1995. Once you’ve had chickenpox, you’re highly unlikely ...

Shingles or Herpes zoster is basically a viral infection caused by Varicella zoster virus that also causes chicken pox. The condition needs to be treated with drugs that act against viral infections ...

Superdrug Online Doctor has reported a 50% seasonal spike in shingles consultations as the colder weather sets in, with more people seeking help for sudden painful rashes and nerve pain over recent ...

If you had chickenpox as a child, you might recall the itchy, spotted rash that popped up on your face and body. The varicella zoster virus that causes chickenpox stays inside your body for many years ...

I just got back from the Netherlands and my apologies for not having an article last week. Too much to do in too little time, but had a great time with my family. One of my favorite aunties, who is 88 ...

In winter, when immunity is low, they become vulnerable to various diseases, especially increasing the risk of developing shingles. Shingles is a disease that causes inflammation of the skin and nerve ...