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At 43, I was fit and happy. Then I developed a nasty – and very expensive – case of shingles

Healthy women under 50 are now more at risk of the condition. What I didn’t know is that intense exercise could be to blame and the condition could cost me hundreds of dollars, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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Should the shingles vaccine be free for all adults? We asked 5 experts

Shingles (herpes zoster) is often thought of as an older person’s disease.

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How Austin Homeowners Can Spot Roof Hail Damage Without Climbing onto the Roof

Severe thunderstorms are a normal part of life in Central Texas, but the roof damage they leave behind is not always obvious. Large hail can crack shingles, damage metal components, and break tile, while smaller hail may leave subtler signs that are difficult to recognize from the ground.

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This Painful Disease Once Seen as an Older Person's Problem Is Rising Among Millennial Women

Shingles cases are rising among younger adults, with millennial women facing higher risks linked to stress, depression and chronic conditions.

Medical Daily

‘It was like something was crawling over me’ – the worrying rise of shingles among millennial women

Stress, the cost of living, long working hours and even excessive exercise have all been touted as reasons the illness is rising among women in their 30s and 40s. What can be done to help them?

The Guardian - UK

The Painful Virus Former Child Actor Blake Garrett Suffered From Before Dying to Acute Fentanyl Toxicity

Former child actor Blake Garrett's death has been ruled an accidental fentanyl overdose, months after his passing at age 33. The case has also drawn attention to the painful illness he experienced in the weeks leading up to his death.

Medical Daily

Oklahoma Is Suing Allstate Over Storm-Damage Claims—What Homeowners Should Watch

Storm season already leaves enough headaches without adding an insurance dispute to the mix. Now Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Allstate, alleging that the insurer underpaid homeowners for storm-related property damage. That legal battle has sparked fresh questions about what happens after a roof leaks, hail shatters shingles, or…

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7 Vaccines Doctors Recommend for Adults Over 50

Turning 50 often comes with new priorities, and protecting your health moves higher on the list. While many people focus on exercise, diet, and preventive...

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The Roof Warning Signs That Lead to Denied Insurance Claims

A roof does more than keep rain out of the living room. It protects the entire structure of a home, shields belongings from the elements, and plays a major role in maintaining property value. Unfortunately, many homeowners focus on their roof only when a leak appears, and that delay can…

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5 Legal Mistakes Homeowners Make After Storm Damage

Storm season leaves plenty of wreckage behind, but the financial fallout often causes even bigger headaches than the broken shingles and flooded basements. One wrong move after a storm can delay an insurance payout, spark disputes with contractors, or even lead to denied claims that cost homeowners thousands of dollars.

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HHS Studies That Found Covid, Shingles Vaccines Safe And Effective Pulled From Scientific Journals

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has withdrawn studies that suggested COVID-19 and shingles vaccines were safe and effective.

International Business Times

Experts Criticize F.D.A. Move to Withhold Studies on Vaccine Safety: 'A Pretty Active Act of Sabotage'

Blocked publications on COVID and shingles vaccines come amid broader changes to federal policy under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime vaccine critic

Latin Times

Unexpected Ally: Shingles Vaccine Cuts Heart Attacks Nearly in Half

A growing body of research is reshaping how we think about vaccines, and not just for preventing infections. The shingles vaccine, long recommended for older adults to prevent painful rashes, is now gaining attention for an unexpected benefit: reducing the risk of heart attacks. Recent studies suggest that people who…

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FDA blocked studies finding Covid and shingles vaccines safe, HHS official says

Serious side-effects from vaccines were rare, scientists found in studies funded by US taxpayer money

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Ed Sheeran reveals secret health battle

Pop star Ed Sheeran has revealed he's spent a month battling shingles but he's "on the mend now".

Evening Standard

Ed Sheeran reveals he had shingles but is ‘on the mend’

The singer revealed the news in a post to Instagram on Tuesday.

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The 10-Year Roof Rule: Why Insurers Are Denying Claims on Homes Built Before 2016

A quiet shift in the insurance world has homeowners double-checking their policies and side-eyeing their roofs. Insurers have started leaning hard on what many now call the “10-year roof rule,” and it has real consequences for anyone living under shingles installed before 2016. Claims that once sailed through now hit…

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Tyrese Haliburton Details His Rough Experience With Face Shingles

The Pacers star was out all season while recovering from an Achilles tear, too.

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Tyrese Haliburton says it's shingles, not Achilles recovery, that will test him this offseason

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton was prepared to spend this past NBA season in the shadows, fighting his way back from a torn right Achilles tendon

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The $0 Shingles Shot: How to Get the Newest Vaccine for Free Under Part D

If you’ve been putting off the shingles vaccine because of the cost, here’s some good news: for millions of seniors, it’s now completely free. Thanks...

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Peter Andre's wife Emily MacDonagh battling painful infection

Peter Andre's wife, Dr Emily MacDonagh, has revealed she has shingles.

The Conversation

What to know about shingles, a painful infection that vaccination can prevent

NBA star Tyrese Haliburton was recently diagnosed with shingles. The news drew attention to an illness that many people rarely talk about but is far more common than many realize.

The Guardian - US

‘Strong evidence’ of lowered dementia risk: the benefits of shingles vaccination

A growing body of evidence suggests the vaccine may also lower risk of stroke and heart attack

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Roof Inspection Photos Can Get Policies Dropped and Here’s How to Challenge Bad Imaging

A single photograph can cancel a homeowner’s insurance policy. That reality surprises plenty of property owners who assume insurance companies rely on detailed inspections, professional reports, and thorough evaluations. In many cases, however, an insurer makes a major decision after reviewing just a handful of roof photos taken by a…

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump's 'Red Scabs' Spark Health Debate As White House Physician Issues Update

Donald Trump's 'red scabs' have triggered renewed debate about the president's health, prompting the White House physician to say they stem from a prescribed preventative skin treatment. The limited details offered have left public speculation running ahead of confirmed fact.

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