The shingles vaccine is intended to prevent shingles, but a new study suggests that it could have major secondary benefits.

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Several observational analyses suggest higher cardiovascular and dementia risks in those with and without HIV who get ...

Entrepreneur Ali Fedotowsky-Manno opens up about her unexpected shingles diagnosis at 36 and her husband’s thyroid cancer in ...

We often think of chickenpox as a children’s illness, but in reality, anyone can be affected. The virus can live dormant in your system for years only to flare up decades later as shingles, a painful ...

Dr. Anne Oaklander answers the question: 'Best Way To Treat Shingles Pain?' — -- Question: What Is The Best Way To Treat Pain Associated With Shingles? Answer: Shingles is generally a painful ...

A second study presented at IDWeek showed that shingles vaccination decreases the risk for death and heart disease — this time among people living with HIV.“Shingles is usually thought of as a painful ...

A recent study shows adults with cardiovascular disease (CVD) have a higher risk of developing shingles. People who have two ...

The list of potential benefits of the shingles vaccine continues to grow. Beyond protecting against the viral infection and resulting painful rash, the shot has also been linked to a reduced risk of ...

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