Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, has been in the headlines lately, owing in large ...

A contagious new COVID-19 variant called NB.1.8.1, aka "Nimbus," is now dominant in the United States, CDC data show. What to ...

Recent studies have shown convincingly that vaccines against shingles (Herpes zoster) reduce the risk of dementia.

A new study by the University of Oxford, published in the journal npj Vaccines, shows that a vaccine against respiratory ...

Protection against painful shingles isn't the only reason to get vaccinated. New research shows the shot could also shield your heart for up to eight years, especially if you're under 60.

According to a recent study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, body composition is associated with symptoms of pelvic floor disorders in middle-aged women. Larger fat mass ...

Nerve Injury, inflammation, or compression usually cause these symptoms. Conditions such as spinal nerve compression due to spondylosis, carpal tunnel syndrome and peripheral neuropathy usually ...

Shingles is a viral infection characterised by a red skin rash that causes pain and burning. Dr John Burke, Chief Medical Officer at AXA Health insurance, has revealed the early symptoms to be ...

On the subject of chronic stress and its impact, Dr Burke mentioned: "Chronic stress is known to impact overall immune health. High cortisol levels, associated with prolonged stress, can impair the ...

"Shingles is a prevalent, viral infection impacting a large portion of our older Canadian demographic and the findings of the survey are troubling," says Marni Freeman, Country Medical Director, GSK ...