The highly common herpes strain, also called varicella-zoster virus (VZV), can cause chickenpox in childhood and later ...

In a recent study, protective association lasted for up to eight years, with greatest reduction seen at two to three years postvaccination.

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.

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

Researchers have developed a new treatment formula—known as GS-1—that could reduce the symptoms and contagiousness of the ...

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

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

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

The shingles vaccine could do double duty as a protector against both infections and dementia, according to a new study.

What Is a Cold Sore? A cold sore is a group of tiny, painful blisters caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). They’re also called fever blisters or herpes simplex labialis. Up to 90% of people ...

How Are Cold Sores Diagnosed? To see if you have the herpes simplex virus (HSV), which causes cold sores, your doctor may simply examine the cold sore or may take a culture from it. The doctor may ...