Varicella is caused by varicella-zoster virus (VZV), an enveloped dsDNA virus responsible for varicella (chickenpox) and herpes zoster (shingles ... the virus travels back to the skin along ...

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

Jimmy Kimmel says Donald Trump can feel the “Tim Wallz” closing in on him after over 100 Republicans signed a “scathing” letter criticizing him as a candidate and endorsing his opponent ...

Back pain often happens because something is off in the way your spinal joints, muscles, discs, and nerves fit together and move. Nighttime back pain is a special type of lower back pain that ...

Bob Mortimer appeared on Friday's This Morning where he issued a health update after suffering with 'terrible' shingles ...

Genital herpes, usually caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), is the most common cause of genital ulceration. The primary episode of genital herpes is generally the most painful.

Shingles rashes typically appear as a single strip around the left or right side of the body. The rash can appear in the following places: Trunk area Back Belly Chest Face When the rash develops on ...

Back spasms can be caused by overuse or poor posture. More serious conditions, like a lumbar disc herniation, low back osteoarthritis, or a lumber strain can also be to blame. Sometimes even stress ...