Many people think shingles—a viral infection that causes a painful rash—is something only older people deal with, given that the risk generally increases with age. But Jacquelyn Gill ...

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is an infection that causes a painful rash. It often starts with tingling pain, headaches and tiredness and then can lead to a painful rash with fluid-filled ...

During a reroof, old asphalt shingles are removed, and new underlayment and shingles are installed. But what happens to the old shingles? Traditionally, they end up in a landfill, but shingle ...

ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WFSB) - There is new evidence that a vaccine available right now to prevent shingles can also lower your risk for dementia. This month, researchers delivered one of the ...

(CNN) — Although the two-dose shingles vaccine may force you to lay low for a day or two after getting the shot, it’s over 90% effective against this painful disease and its complications.

A new study is part of a growing body of evidence that vaccination against shingles—and potentially other infections—can be protective against developing dementia. While there is currently no ...

A leading Irish geriatrician has called for the addition of the shingles vaccine to the national adult immunisation programme, following the publication of a study showing a 20 per cent reduced ...

By Pam Belluck Pam Belluck reports on brain health and neuroscience. Getting vaccinated against shingles can reduce the risk of developing dementia, a large new study finds. The results provide ...

A shingles virus vaccine, usually recommended for those over 50, may be providing unexpected health benefits. A new study is showing a vaccine may actually reduce the risk of dementia in older adults.

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Thanks to its hallmark rash, which is characterized by red to brownish bumps that ...

You’ve probably seen the ads telling you about the importance of getting a shingles shot if you’re 50 or older. Research shows the vaccine can also lower your risk of developing dementia by ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A vaccine to fight dementia? It turns out there may already be one – shots that prevent painful shingles also appear to protect aging brains. A new study found shingles ...