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

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

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 ...

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. ( ...

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.

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 ...