Shingles and chicken pox are caused by the same virus, herpes zoster. After a chicken pox infection, the virus hides in some ...

New research finds that the shingles vaccine could reduce the likelihood of developing dementia and may even slow the disease in people that have already been diagnosed. With dementia cases expected ...

A relatively mundane middle-aged rite of passage — shingles vaccination — might offer an added benefit: protection against, or even the slowing of the progression of, dementia.

If you're over age 50 or have a suppressed immune system, you may have heard your doctor recommend the shingles vaccine. But ...

But new research suggests that a vaccine designed to protect you from shingles may have an unexpected hidden perk: It could ...

Earlier studies have suggested that those who are injected with the shingles vaccine tend to be more cautious and opt for a healthier lifestyle. A healthy diet and exercise reduce the chances of ...

New research shows that shingles vaccination may not just reduce dementia risk but slow disease progression as well.

If you’re in your 40s, shingles isn’t just an older-adult problem—it’s the chickenpox virus waking up decades later, and it can hit you now. Getting it before age 50 significantly raises your chances ...

Roof installation problems often remain hidden for years because surface materials can appear intact while key details underneath are incorrect. Small mistakes in nail placement, flashing alignment, ...

Half of the world's population will go through menopause, and more women are spreading awareness about this life stage.