When your skin is red, itchy, and irritated, it could be a rash or it might be hives. We spoke with experts to learn how to ...

Older adults vaccinated against herpes zoster, or shingles, had a reduced risk of developing dementia, over a period of 7 years.

If you've ever had chickenpox in your childhood, chances are you're likely to develop shingles in the future. While people might assume that shingles — a painful, blistering rash — only ...

Thinking of getting the shingles shot? Recent research suggests that it may protect against more than just the virus.

and Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV) infect more than 66% of the population, causing a significant global health concern. There is no vaccine for HSV and limited use of the shingles vaccine due to ...

A 2023 study from Duke University, which has not yet been peer-reviewed, found that cases of herpes zoster ophthalmicus—a form of shingles that affects the eye—increased at a slightly faster ...

The highly common herpes strain, also called varicella-zoster virus (VZV), can cause chickenpox in childhood and later develop into shingles in older or immuno-compromised adults. The shingles ...

Experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute discuss cattle herpes diagnostic signs as wells as prevention ...

Vaccination against herpes zoster, better known as shingles, not only helps prevent this painful infection; it also curbs the risk of cardiovascular problems. A new observational study of more ...