A second study presented at IDWeek showed that shingles vaccination decreases the risk for death and heart disease — this time among people living with HIV.“Shingles is usually thought of as a painful ...

Entrepreneur Ali Fedotowsky-Manno opens up about her unexpected shingles diagnosis at 36 and her husband’s thyroid cancer in ...

VACCINES are the most effective way to prevent many infectious diseases. Some jabs may even protect against more than one ...

Adults older than 50 who received the shingles vaccination experienced a decreased risk in heart disease, dementia and death, according to Ali Dehghani, DO, of Case Western Reserve University during a ...

AS temperatures drop and the heating goes on, many of us will experience some unwanted skin flare-ups. But an Autumn breakout ...

The idea that you can “catch” shingles is one of the more common misconceptions I hear from patients who arrive worried ...

If you or someone you love has ever dealt with frequent dry, red or itchy patches of skin, you likely know how frustrating eczema can be. The condition can impact confidence, comfort and daily routine ...

Jessica's story reminds us not to ignore subtle changes in our bodies. If something feels off, consult a doctor and not wait for symptoms to escalate. It's powerful when people share their stories to ...

Scratching an itch can damage your skin and make the urge even worse. Instead, try rubbing or gently stroking it with your ...

Long-term Jakafi exposure increases non-melanoma skin cancer and shingles risk in myelofibrosis patients. Short-term Jakafi exposure is linked to higher pneumonia, sepsis, and urinary tract infection ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...