Residents aged 50 and above in the UAE are encouraged to receive the Shingrix vaccine to protect against shingles, a painful condition caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus. Learn about ...

People who are using certain steroid creams to help treat their skin conditions must bare in mind a seven-day warning from the NHS. Hydrocortisone is a commonly prescribed corticosteroid medicine that ...

People who caught the flu were up to six times more likely to have a heart attack in the month after the infection.

Alerts have been issued about the rising number of chickenpox cases in Northern New South Wales this year. Meanwhile, ...

Hidden skin symptoms early warning signs help identify possible health issues at the earliest stage for timely action.

Alerts have been issued about the rising number of chickenpox cases in Northern New South Wales this year. Meanwhile, chickenpox continues to spread ...

Prior zoster vaccination was linked with significantly lower hazards of all-cause mortality, MACE, and dementia.

Infectious disease researchers found the vaccine, used to prevent herpes zoster, or shingles, is also linked to lower risks ...

A new study suggests that the shingles vaccine might protect more than just your skin. It could also lower your risk of ...

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 ...