Immunizations are vital for all ages, but especially for seniors, since aging can weaken the immune system, making them more ...

Now there is a 10-year clean-out rule for many beneficiaries of inherited IRAs. The IRA funds must be distributed to them within 10 years of the owner’s death. This requirement applies to many ...

Auckland deputy mayor Desley Simpson recently suffered from a painful shingles infection she likened to having "a hedgehog ...

Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a viral infection caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox, ...

Two words come to mind for Elizabeth Banks after her showdown with shingles: "Not fun." ...

After we recover from chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in nerve tissues and can reactivate later in life, often due to age-related or stress-related weakening of the immune system.” While ...

The most common cause of skin cancer (both melanoma and non-melanoma) is ultraviolet (UV) light, according to the NHS. UV ...

In the summer of 2024 several groups of scientists published a curious finding: people vaccinated against shingles were less ...

Adolescents may be less likely to show hyperactivity, although symptoms of inattentiveness and impulsivity often continue. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental ...

If you already have a liver condition such as cirrhosis, tell your doctor if you have any new or worsening symptoms. Symptoms of liver cancer are often quite vague and vary depending on where the ...

If you experience persistent thirst, dry mouth, or fatigue despite drinking plenty of water, excess vitamin D could be the underlying cause of these symptoms. Prolonged excess vitamin D can strain ...