Chickenpox is a common viral infection that most people associate with childhood. Those itchy red spots and days spent away ...

One of the largest studies ever conducted on the link between the shingles vaccine and brain health offers insight into how ...

Diabetes weakens the immune system, leaving individuals more vulnerable to shingles and its complications, says an expert.

The only symptoms I've experienced are weight loss and some lower back pain. My doctor said all I need to do is drink more water.

People are being urged to remind themselves of certain warning signs, as health bosses warn meningitis 'can turn serious within hours'. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an urgent alert ...

A recent study shows adults with cardiovascular disease (CVD) have a higher risk of developing shingles. People who have two or more chronic conditions, including CVD, asthma, diabetes, or COPD, are ...

Shingles is linked to an increased risk for both major cardiovascular events and dementia, but vaccination against herpes zoster is associated with a reduced risk for both of these in those who ...

A vaccine that prevents one of the most painful infections around could be good for your brain and heart, too. New research out this week shows the shingles vaccine is linked to a lower risk of ...

ATLANTA -- Having herpes zoster (shingles) boosted the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), but shingles vaccination reduced some risks for older adults, analyses presented at the ...

The shingles vaccine does more than just protect middle-aged folks and seniors against maddening rashes, a new study says. The vaccine also lowers their risk of heart disease, dementia and death, ...