If you have schizophrenia or know someone who does, you're probably familiar with symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions. But you may not realize that warning signs can show up before a ...

Shingles is typically characterized by a painful, blistering rash on one side of the face or torso. Early diagnosis and treatment can help reduce the risk of long-term complications. The same virus ...

Contrary to what is commonly believed, shingles is not experienced as a minor illness, and affects mood, mental well-being, and promotes shame and confusion, especially among people who were ...

Shingles, medically termed Herpes zoster are caused by the same virus as chicken pox – Varicella zoster virus. They are characterized by one sided, severe painful lesions that heal in 2 to 4 weeks.

Oxytocin, HCG Show Promise for Intractable Pain Despite the availability of shingles immunization and treatment options, the incidence of postherpetic neuralgia is increasing. Postherpetic neuralgia ...

The blistering rash of herpes zoster is usually unilateral. Older patients are at greatest risk for debilitating postherpetic neuralgia, but antiviral therapies ease the pain, and a new vaccine offers ...

Shingles occurs in older adults and people with weak immune systems as a result of stress, injury, certain medicines, or other reasons. The common symptoms of shingles are pain and rash on one side of ...