Over nine in 10 people in Singapore aged 50 years or older carry the chickenpox virus that may reactivate as shingles. Read ...

Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is an infection that causes a rash. A shingles rash can be painful and blistering, and it often occurs on one side of the body or face. There may also be ongoing ...

Shingles can be a very painful experience that affects around one in four adults in their lifetime. The infection, also known as herpes zoster, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus which also ...

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 ...

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

Some viruses, like COVID and the flu, are talked about frequently enough that you likely know their symptoms and what to do if you experience them. Then there are the viruses that don’t get as much ...

Avoid foods high in L-arginine and low in nutrients during a shingles outbreak. Opt for immune-boosting foods like those rich in vitamin C and beta carotene.