Common roofing materials in Michigan include asphalt shingles, metal, and slate. Asphalt shingles are popular for their ...

Did you know that the flu, and even COVID, can cause pink eye? Here's how to treat it (and avoid spreading it to others).

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Cold, dry weather can cause dry, itchy eyes. Fortunately, there are home remedies you can use to give your eyes some relief.

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The risk of shingles-related blindness increases with age, but a more effective vaccine is now available for those 50 and older.

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This story first appeared in Healthy You - November 2024, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication. Not everyone going to an eye doctor needs glasses. “There are people who start coming to see us, ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles.

There is no approved treatment for PHN. Shingles may also affect the eyes, potentially causing loss of vision. Contracting shingles has also been linked with increased risk of heart attack, stroke, ...

Some experts will tell you that the human eye can see between 30 and 60 frames per second. Some maintain that the human eye may be able to see much more than that although more research is needed.

There's a potential new treatment for people who develop shingles that spread to the eye. Doctors say about 8% of shingles ...