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 ...

The Victorian scientists who spotted the perplexing new signal say their data still shows strong protection from the jab.

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 ...

Emerging research suggests that shingles vaccination may also offer broader health benefits. A study published in April by a ...

Published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, the study shows that the new molecule—called POM-L-BHDU—can effectively ...

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

In some instances, the virus can reactivate, leading to the development of shingles. Dr Burke highlighted the main symptoms of shingles to watch out for, other than the red rash that forms on the skin ...

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 ...

Symptomatic infection with cold sore virus herpes simplex 1 may be implicated in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

“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 ...