Your roof is crucial for protecting your home, but over time, it can experience wear and damage from exposure to the elements ...

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 ...

It’s crucial to treat shingles early to avoid complications like persistent nerve pain or eye problems." The pharmacist highlighted three warning signs that everyone should familiarise ...

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

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

In this guide, we’ll explain what roof shingles are, how to detect signs of damage, and provide tips for removing and installing shingles properly. Roof shingles are overlapping (usually ...

It's important to recognise the early signs and seek treatment, as untreated shingles can lead to serious, long-lasting complications. "Shingles can be a condition which lasts several weeks that ...

It’s important to recognise the early signs and seek treatment, as untreated shingles can lead to serious, long-lasting complications. “Shingles can be a condition which lasts several weeks ...

Asphalt shingles can show signs of wear long before they’ve exceeded their life span. If you don’t need a new roof but want a quick refresh, consider painting your roofing shingles.

Learn more. 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 ...

Superdrug’s Pharmacy Superintendent, Niamh McMillan, said: "Many people who have had chickenpox may not know that the virus remains dormant in their system and can reactivate later in life as shingles ...