Shingles is a painful blistering rash caused by the chickenpox virus that can last for weeks, months, or even years, and can ...

Many people think shingles—a viral infection that causes a painful rash—is something only older people deal with, given that the risk generally increases with age. But Jacquelyn Gill, a professor at ...

If a rash has recently appeared on your body, you may suspect you have shingles. Generally, shingles lasts an average of four weeks. Shingles is known for the painful rash it causes, and it can appear ...

Minoxidil and finasteride are two FDA-approved medications considered the gold standard for treating hair loss. Other ...

Sjögren’s disease, an autoimmune disease that mainly affects women, can be diagnosed through antibody tests and gland ...

The occasional sneeze or headache is no match for what’s commonly known as “cedar fever.” But it isn’t quite what it sounds like.

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters. At Vox, our mission is to help you make sense of the world — and that work has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our own. We ...

The varicella-zoster virus causes both chickenpox and shingles infections. Initially, the virus causes a chickenpox infection. If it reactivates later, shingles can develop. The chickenpox vaccine ...

As of December 2024, five Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved therapies can treat myasthenia gravis symptoms and may allow partial to complete remission. There is still no cure, but modern ...

Every three seconds, someone, somewhere in the world, develops dementia. The number of people living with the condition is projected to rise dramatically, doubling from 78 million in 2020 to 139 ...

By Hugo Francisco de Souza New real-world evidence links shingles vaccination with reduced dementia risk, raising important questions about viral triggers, inflammation, and future prevention ...

Taking NSAIDs like ibuprofen and staying hydrated can help ease sharp head pain. A doctor may suggest prescription-strength pain relievers or physical therapy for severe cases. Sharp head pain can ...