A few months ago, you wrote about the benefits of the shingles vaccine. At 63, I'm one of the 1% who has never had, nor been ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: A few months ago, you wrote about the benefits of the shingles vaccine. At 63, I’m one of the 1% who has ...

Chicken pox (varicella) is the disease people get when they are exposed to the varicella-zoster virus for the first time.

Varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox and is a member of the herpes virus group. It is extremely contagious and causes a ...

In March 2023, my 94-year-old mother had a shingles episode on the right side of her neck, head, ear and (to a lesser degree) ...

Asphalt shingle roofs are popular but can develop leaks over time. Understanding common causes helps homeowners identify and ...

Because styes are typically caused by staphylococcus bacteria, there’s usually no need for testing to determine the cause of the infection. You can lower your risk of a stye by washing your ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: In March 2023, my 94-year-old mother had a shingles episode on the right side of her neck, head, ear and (to a lesser degree) right cheek. The active blisters lasted about three weeks.

These features, along with the exact nature and location of the pain, can provide clues as to the underlying cause. This could be a simple tension headache or a potentially serious condition like ...

Dear Dr. Roach: In March 2023, my 94-year-old mother had a shingles episode on the right side of her neck, head, ear and (to a lesser degree) right cheek. The active blisters lasted about three weeks.