Shingles
When chickenpox strikes again.
6 Things to Know About the Shingles Vaccine
This infection is painful and can be quite serious, so it's absolutely worth avoiding.
By Katie Camero
Ali Fedotowsky Is Sharing Photos of Her Shingles Rashes to Help Others Get Diagnosed
“I hope my story will help others detect it early.”
By Carolyn L. Todd
No, the COVID-19 Vaccine Will Not Give You Herpes
Here's what's really going on with those misleading claims.
By Sarah Jacoby
Here Are All the Vaccines You Actually Need as an Adult
Vaccines aren’t just for kids.
By Patia Braithwaite
9 Questions That Will Help You Decode That Skin Rash
Ask yourself these after wondering, “WTF is that?!”
By Korin Miller
P90X Founder Tony Horton Reveals He’s Been Diagnosed With Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
And it does not sound fun.
By Korin Miller
You Don't Want To Get Chickenpox as an Adult—Here's Why
It's not just folklore—adult chickenpox is worse.
By Korin Miller
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Julianna Margulies Just Learned The Hard Way Why It Sucks To Have Chickenpox As An Adult
The virus is usually thought of as a kid thing, but when grownups get it, it's so much worse.
By Korin Miller