Collin County health officials report a rise in chickenpox cases, sparking concerns of potential spread to Tarrant County ...

B virus infection causes rapidly progressive meningoencephalitis and severe ocular involvement, including necrotizing chorioretinitis and uveitis.

According to the Meningitis Research Foundation, Viral meningitis is the most common form in adults and older children and is ...

A growing body of evidence suggests the vaccine may also lower risk of stroke and heart attack ...

Spread the loveThe Shingrix vaccine, primarily known for its role in preventing shingles, has recently been linked to a surprising benefit: the suppression of inflammaging. This phenomenon, ...

As we get older, our body’s immune system becomes weaker. The virus that causes chickenpox gets activated again later in life and causes shingles a painful rash with burning, tingling, and blisters.

Evidence suggests reactivations of the varicella-zoster virus may accelerate aging and raise dementia risk. Now scientists want to know if vaccines and antivirals could help protect the brain.

Comparing Denmark to the U.S. is like comparing an apple to a wide assortment of fruits. Denmark's health outcomes are driven by its social welfare system, including paid parental leave, affordable ...

A deep dive into the Varicella-Zoster virus, which remains dormant in the nervous system for decades after chickenpox before ...

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton has been diagnosed with shingles, his coach said on Feb. 22. The 25-year-old all-star player was already out for the season after tearing hi ...

Most people have a virus hiding in their cells. It’s probably been there for years, and it could reactivate anytime. This virus, varicella-zoster, causes both chickenpox and shingles, a painful rash ...