Vaccine exemptions overall are also on the rise. Almost 1,800 students in Allegheny County submitted medical, religious or ...

Chronic diseases account for nearly three-fourths of all global deaths. Experts say many of these deaths can be prevented, ...

When most people think of chickenpox, they picture itchy red blisters on kids missing school. But here’s the surprising part: ...

Every year, this illness makes the rounds in schools, playgrounds and day cares. This time, some parents and pediatricians ...

Chickenpox recovery hinges on diet. Avoid spicy, salty, crunchy, and acidic foods that irritate mouth sores and slow healing.

Alerts have been issued about the rising number of chickenpox cases in Northern New South Wales this year. Meanwhile, ...

Infectious disease researchers found the vaccine, used to prevent herpes zoster, or shingles, is also linked to lower risks ...

The new variant is called NB.1.8.1. It arrives as America's official stance on vaccination is ...

Chickenpox is a common viral infection, especially in children. Though it often clears up naturally, the itching and irritation can be very uncomfortable. Many traditional remedies are passed down ...

The shingles vaccine does more than just protect middle-aged folks and seniors against maddening rashes, a new study says. The vaccine also lowers their risk of heart disease, dementia and death, ...

The idea that you can “catch” shingles is one of the more common misconceptions I hear from patients who arrive worried they’ve got it. Often, they’ve recently been near a child with chickenpox or ...