Shingles is associated with an increased chance of health problems like strokes and heart attacks, but receiving a shingles ...

A study of more than one million people found the shingles vaccine may lower the risk of heart disease and stroke for up to ...

Older adults with severe herpes zoster were at a heightened risk of developing dementia, especially those aged 50-65 years, when compared with both matched control individuals from the general ...

Patients who are immunocompromised still can receive a variety of vaccinations based on their specific needs, Cassandra ...

Vaccination against shingles may come with a surprising perk. A recent study posits that the vaccine for herpes zoster, also known as shingles, protects against more than a painful, angry rash.

Receiving this vaccine could lower your risk of dementia by as much as 20%, and doctors already recommend it for adults over 50 years old.

Psilocybin therapy showed promise in treating mood dysfunction in people Parkinson's disease, a pilot trial suggested. ( ...

Herpes zoster vaccine linked to lower dementia rates Neuroinflammation reduction may be key to cognitive protection Adds a new public health incentive to vaccinate aging populations Scientists ...

The shingles vaccine has benefits that stretch beyond protecting older adults from the painful skin condition, a new study ...

By taking advantage of a quasi-experiment and corroborating findings from Wales in a different population, this study provides evidence of the potential benefits of herpes zoster vaccination for ...