The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a pre-filled syringe version of GSK's blockbuster shingles vaccine Shingrix, ...

When the shingles rash appeared, a pharmacist prescribed 800mg acyclovir five times daily and the rash went. I am now suffering from nerve pain and managed to see a GP who prescribed gabapentin daily.

The two-dose vaccine has been shown to have benefits beyond just developing shingles, although that alone should be impetus enough for most patients.

Shingles isn't just a painful skin issue; it can also impact your heart health. Find out how this virus can lead to long-term cardiovascular risks and how the shingles vaccine can help.

Unlike the brain and spinal cord, peripheral nerve cells, whose long extensions reach the skin and internal organs, are ...

A sutureless device for peripheral nerve repair could be available on the market in the coming months. The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a polymer-based device developed by medical ...

Medicare Part D covers the shingles vaccine, but a person may need to pay a copayment. Learn more about coverage and who is at risk of shingles here.

The findings suggest a novel explanation for how vaccines produce this effect. Recent studies have shown convincingly that vaccines against shingles (Herpes zoster) reduce the risk of dementia.

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new system for nerve repair based on light-activated polymers rather than surgical stitches. The flexible polymer system was developed by the ...

See latest spaghetti models, projected path. Andrea is expected to begin weakening later tonight, hours after it strengthened into a tropical storm.