Getting shingles just once could increase the risk of long-term confusion and memory loss, a new study has found. The study, led by Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School ...

A few friends and colleagues have come down with shingles recently. All of them were under the age of 50. Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is a viral infection caused by the reactivation of ...

Early signs of shingles may include tingling and localized pain. You may also develop a blistering rash that can itch, burn, or hurt. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, occurs when the dormant ...

Older people who avail themselves of the newest shingles vaccine could reap a hidden benefit: A significant drop in their ...

If your shingles rash has not yet scabbed over, you may need to avoid activities that put you in contact with others. Some activities, including intense exercise, may make shingles pain worse.

Caused by the same virus behind chickenpox, shingles is a painful nerve root infection resulting in a skin rash. What does the shingles rash looks like? Who’s at risk? And who needs the shingles ...

Being vaccinated against shingles may also help delay getting a dementia diagnosis - a study in the journal Nature Medicine suggests. The work builds on previous suggestions that a shingles jab ...

He lives on Long Island, New York. Reach out to him on LinkedIn. Architectural asphalt shingles are best for most homeowners, effectively balancing longevity and cost. Consider a roof shingle’s ...

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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 ...

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