There are often lengthy waits to get an appointment with a doctor but if you have one of these conditions you can dodge the ...

And the risk of this happening increases with age (especially after 50 years), a compromised immune system (e.g. in HIV and ...

Amid warnings of a 'tripledemic' of cold, flu and Covid this winter, millions could bypass the GP queue and directly access ...

Amid warnings of a 'tripledemic' of cold, flu and Covid this winter, millions could bypass the GP queue and directly access ...

A 5-gram tube of Zovirax cream runs more than $200. A month’s supply of valacyclovir (500 milligrams) tablets costs between ...

A Superdrug pharmacist is urging the public to be on high alert for an incredibly common illness this winter, particularly ...

A similar antiviral medicine, valacyclovir (Valtrex), was approved in 1995 for treating shingles, cold sores ... The FDA has ...

Home remedies for shingles can provide relief from symptoms although they won't cure you of the condition. Natural at-home treatments include therapeutic baths, cool compresses, soothing paste, and ...

If the rash only appears on one side of your body, it's likely to be shingles; if it's on both sides, it's probably not. The infection can last up to four weeks, but pharmacists can provide treatment ...

Gabapentinoids -- pregabalin and gabapentin -- were tied to increased hip fracture risk in older adults. Gabapentinoids -- ...

It’s possible to catch a cold or get the flu at any time of year. But the chances of becoming sick increase during cold and ...