Vaccines seem like an improbable way to reduce the risk of developing dementia. And yet the research has been accumulating to ...

A recent study has revealed that the shingles vaccine may offer more than just protection against a painful rash—it could also reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

An analysis of health outcomes for 1,271,922 people age 50 and older found a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular disease among those who were vaccinated for shingles. The reduced risk was most ...

In the long-running study, researchers analyzed up to 12 years of data for more than 1.2 million people aged 50 or older in South Korea, focusing on shingles vaccination rates and 18 different ...

The infection—which can trigger a painful, blistering rash—is caused by the chickenpox virus. Here’s how you can get it and how to prevent it. A colorized transmission electron micrograph of ...