Shingles, also referred to as herpes zoster, is an infectious viral disease marked by painful, blistering rashes that usually appear in a specific area of the body and last for 2 to 4 weeks.[8] ...

Housing remained the focus of the NDP on Tuesday, as leader Claudia Chender promised to create a compliance and enforcement ...

Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservatives say that if re-elected Nov. 26 they will introduce a universal shingles vaccine ...

Virtually all adults have been exposed to the varicella zoster virus and around 30% will develop shingles at least once in their lifetime. The blistering skin rash accompanying shingles also causes ...

Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: In March 2023, my 94-year-old mother had a shingles episode on the right side of her neck, head, ear and (to a lesser degree) right cheek. The active blisters lasted ...

Asphalt shingles can show signs of wear long before they’ve exceeded their life span. If you don’t need a new roof but want a quick refresh, consider painting your roofing shingles.

Shingles, a virus that can cause painful rashes and serious complications, is more common than many think. Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain the latest research showing promising ...

A pharmacist is urging the public to be on alert for shingles, a common "dormant" condition that affects one in three adults over their lifetime. Superdrug’s Pharmacy Superintendent, Niamh ...

That’s what he did in his new paper to test the emerging idea that dementia can be caused by the shingles virus. Social scientists have been using these methods for decades, but very few ...

After you get chickenpox, the virus stays in your body and can cause shingles, a painful rash, later in life. A shingles vaccine is available for adults over 50 or those over 19 with a weakened ...

Shingles have to be cut to fit the specific dimensions of your roof, and any peaks, valleys, or features such as skylights require extra lining and waterproofing.

Virtually all adults have been exposed to the varicella zoster virus and around 30% will develop shingles at least once in their lifetime. The blistering skin rash accompanying shingles also causes ...