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What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome - the rare condition behind why Justin Bieber cancelled his Justice Tour

The rare condition which is a complication of shingles left the star in complete paralysis of the right hand side of his face last June

Manchester Evening News · Mar 1, 2023

Shingles Awareness Week 2023: What you need to know about this painful condition and how to prevent it

Shingles, or ‘Nagin’ as it is known in local languages, is surrounded by numerous myths and misconceptions. People believe that this condition is caused by ‘bad karma’ or ‘black magic’. In reality, shingles is a viral infection and has an identified and clearly understood medical cause. Anyone who has had…

The Times of India · Mar 1, 2023

Eamonn Holmes talks putting personal and work life on hold as thanks to shingles

"I wasn’t aware of what I had; I looked in the mirror, I had no idea what I was looking at except this hideously blistered face"

Wales Online · Feb 28, 2023

Turning 50? Here are four things you can do to improve your health and wellbeing

I identified four things in particular that take on greater importance when you turn 50 – and that go beyond general health advice

The New Daily · Feb 20, 2023

4 simple things you should do to improve your health and well-being starting at age 50

Everything on this checklist will add security to your years, and perhaps years to your life.

Fortune · Feb 17, 2023

Turning 50? Here are 4 things you can do to improve your health and well-being

When the ball dropped on New Year’s Eve to mark the beginning of 2023, I came to grips with the fact that I would turn 50 years old this year.

The Conversation · Feb 17, 2023

What are shingles? Three early symptoms of the virus

The painful infection is very common and often starts with a tingling feeling in the skin

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023

Why chickenpox can increase stroke risk

And when they do, your risk of stroke goes up

Salon · Jan 1, 2023

What are shingles and how do I treat it?

The painful infection is very common

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022

This common virus increases your risk of stroke — and scientists might finally know why

People with shingles have an increased risk of stroke, but the mechanism behind this long-term stroke risk is mostly unknown.

Inverse · Dec 26, 2022