Clade 9 VZV Strain: New Chickenpox Virus Variant Found in India for the First Time

Medicine & Technology Sep 17, 2023

The Clade 9 chickenpox variant was detected in India while officials were examining suspected mpox cases. Read to learn more.

Shingles Linked to Stress After Student Feels Skin Being Melted off Following Thesis Submission

Sep 27, 2022

A Reddit user posted about the shingles he said he developed after submitting his thesis. How is this skin condition related to stress? Read to find out.

British Mom Discourages Ibuprofen Use to Treat Chickenpox After Nearly Fatal Side Effect on Son

Aug 29, 2022

mom gave her son ibuprofen to treat his chickenpox and alleviate the symptoms. However, the child experienced side effects. Read to know more about it.

Monkeypox vs. Shingles: How to Tell the Difference Between the 2 Diseases

Jun 06, 2022

Monkeypox and shingles are often confused because they have the same symptom. Read more to know the differences, including their key symptoms.

What Are Shingles? Know the Symptoms of Herpes Zoster to Help Prevent Some Major Pain

Dec 02, 2021

Those who have suffered from chickenpox in the past have remnants of the virus in their body that could become shingles when the immune system becomes weak. Here are the signs and symptoms to watch out for.

Delta Surge in UK Seen Dropping: How are COVID-19 Vaccines Contributing to the Decline?

Aug 02, 2021

The Delta surge in the UK is seen declining despite the variant’s much faster spread compared to the other earlier strains. A report shows how vaccines are helping the drop in surge.

Best Home Remedies For Removing and Reducing Scars From Measles and ChickenPox

Oct 28, 2019

Scars from chickenpox and measles can be troubling. Luckily, there are home remedies that can help minimize the visibility of the scars, and even remove them completely.

Unvaccinated Kentucky Student Cannot Return to School, Says Judge

Apr 03, 2019

Judge rules against student who refuses to get chickenpox vaccine.