Evidence suggests reactivations of the varicella-zoster virus may accelerate aging and raise dementia risk. Now scientists want to know if vaccines and antivirals could help protect the brain.

Mayo Clinic reports that there is no cure for shingles. It can occur in people who have had varicella (chickenpox) since it is a reactivation of the same virus. Shingles is only contagious through ...

The shingles vaccine is really good at preventing shingles. But new research suggests it may also be really good at preventing other ailments, like dementia and cardiovascular disease.

Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a viral infection caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox, ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WPVI) -- An episode of shingles may temporarily put you at a greater risk for other serious problems. Two new studies show in the first week after someone is diagnosed with shingles, ...

Health experts are urging older Australians and those living with chronic health conditions to speak with their GP or pharmacist about shingles.

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Key Takeaways Shingles under the breast happens when the virus reactivates in the T5 nerve.The rash appears as a painful, blistering band and doesn't cross ...

Those eligible for the shingles vaccine are being urged to come forward. Latest figures show that fewer than half of those eligible have had the shingles vaccine. Millions eligible for the shingles ...

The varicella-zoster virus is responsible for about 1 million new shingles cases in the U.S. each year—and shingles vision side effects occur in about 80,000 of them. Despite the relative rarity of ...

Tingling, numbness, or pain on the skin Blisters full of fluid that ooze when they open Soreness around the eyes or ears that make hearing and seeing a bit harder Numbness Skin sensitivity Mayo Clinic ...