Ramsay Hunt syndrome, also known as herpes zoster oticus, is a rare type of shingles. It occurs when a shingles outbreak affects a facial nerve near one ear causing facial paralysis and hearing loss in one ear. To learn more, we’ve created a complete overview of this condition, including symptoms, causes, risk factors, and treatment options.
Turing 60 is an exciting milestone. However, there are 12 health problems that people commonly experience around this age. Here’s how to spot and treat them — plus, how to avoid them when possible.
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One aspect of the 50+ life that some people don’t think about is the health changes they’ll encounter. Here are 12 common health problems at 50.
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According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control, roughly one in three Americans will develop shingles during their lifetime. Shingles is non-contagious viral infection. The disease causes a painful skin rash and can lead to complications that will warrant hospitalisation. Shingles causes less than 100 deaths in the United States each year, though around […]
The painful, blistering rash can be somewhat mild for some but excruciating for others, which is why it should be taken seriously. We look at 13 facts about shingles, including how to prevent it.
When you think of shingles, you probably think of roofing materials first (maybe). However, while shingles are a very real health threat to many people, there is a vaccine and there is some misinformation floating around about it. Let’s attempt to clear up six things about shingles, so you’re better prepared to deal with it if it rears its ugly head.