Shingles is “one of the worst pains in medicine.” A vaccine is highly effective at preventing it, but many people don’t get ...

As hurricane season approaches, homeowners must take proactive steps to safeguard their property, especially their roofs.

About one in three people will develop shingles in their lifetime and nearly all adults aged 50 years and older carry the inactive virus that causes it. But the the risk of develo ...

More than 200,000 Australians who are immunocompromised will gain free access to the shingles vaccine in an expansion of a ...

LONDON -- A rare tornado touched down in England, toppling trees, tearing off roof tiles and terrifying residents. Nobody was injured by the twister that struck Aldershot, a town about 50 kilometers ...

Closer takes a look at five vaccines you should get after you turn 50 to help protect against illness. Shingles: “The first ...

British drugmaker GSK said on Wednesday administration of its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine and shingles shot ...

“[Roofs] discolor, they become more brittle, maybe some shingles flake off.” The elements can cause wear and tear to a roof over time. You may notice signs such as the following: Any ...

Getting the shingles vaccine can reduce your risk of developing the condition. Read on to learn more about shingles, including the cause, risk factors, and its relationship with stress. Shingles is ...

Shingles or herpes zoster is a disease affecting the nervous system. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Anyone who has had chickenpox can ...

Shingles is a common but serious viral infection that causes a painful rash. Only people who have had chickenpox can get shingles -- both are caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). After ...

If a stroke is not caught early, permanent brain damage or death can result. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. It's also one of the top causes of disability.