You may have heard the words shingles and chickenpox bandied about together, and for good reason — the two illnesses go hand in hand. Though you may think the chickenpox you had as a kid is one and ...

There’s a potential new treatment for people who develop shingles that spread to the eye. Doctors say about 8% of shingles cases impact the eyes, and now, for the first time there’s a new treatment ...

As temperatures drop, more people are seeking help for sudden, painful rashes and nerve pain. Superdrug Online Doctor has ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column on shingles. I am 66 years old and in fairly good health. I had both Shingrix shots about five years ago. I take hydroxyurea for polycythemia vera (PV).

Taking an antiviral medication for a year may prevent vision damage associated with shingles that affects the eye, according to new research led by faculty from the Perelman School of Medicine at the ...

Shingles is a painful viral infection caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus, leading to a one-sided blistering ...

Dr Babak Ashrafi, a member of Superdrug’s Online Doctor team, explained: “Shingles can come as a shock, many people wake up ...

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Q: My 13-year-old son Angus is playing soccer, lacrosse and basketball. I want to make sure he stays hydrated, but I have heard that energy drinks can cause kids problems. What's the best drink for ...