The herpes virus that commonly causes cold sores affects how tightly coiled our DNA is and makes it shrink, all to help ...

Shingles is a viral infection characterised by a red skin rash that causes pain and burning. Dr John Burke, Chief Medical Officer at AXA Health insurance, has revealed the early symptoms to be aware ...

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral illness caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chicken pox. If you've ever had the chicken pox, the virus remains inactive ...

A doctor has shared the 'flu-like' symptoms that could actually be a sign of something more serious. Dr John Burke, Chief ...

Shingles is a viral infection caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus and is characterised by a red skin rash that causes pain and burning. This virus, which also triggers chickenpox, can lie dormant in ...

In some instances, the virus can reactivate, leading to the development of shingles. Dr Burke highlighted the main symptoms ...

“Shingles is an unusual infection,” William Schaffner, MD, an infectious disease specialist and professor at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, tells SELF. While doctors usually warn that ...

Most bacterial and viral infections are contagious and spread fast, especially during the rainy season—most people are unaware that different types of pathogens—bacteria and viruses—cause symptoms of ...

Shingles is a viral infection caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus and is characterised by a red skin rash that causes pain and burning. The virus, which also triggers chickenpox, can lie dormant ...

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Because varicella zoster virus (VZV) infections are continually ...