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Shingles after 40
Shingles is a painful condition caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus and becomes more common with age. It can temporarily affect sleep, comfort and everyday activity.
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8 Proven Ways to Prevent and Ease Shingles
Reviews nutritional, topical and complementary approaches studied for shingles and postherpetic nerve pain.
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A Pox on Cholesterol Lowering Drugs: Statins Raise Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Risk
Reviews observational research reporting an association between statin use and increased herpes-zoster risk in older adults.
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How to Tell the Difference Between Herpes and Shingles
Explains differences between herpes infections and shingles, including symptoms, transmission, reactivation and possible complications.
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Shingles, Vaccines, Vitamin C, and Codex
Discusses shingles, vaccination and the proposed use of vitamin C as part of supportive treatment.
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Vitamin C, Shingles, and Vaccination
Discusses reports and clinical research concerning vitamin C in the management of shingles symptoms.
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