Shingles, medically known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection that causes a painful, blistering rash. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus that causes chickenpox. If you had ...

A herpes zoster vaccine is safe in adults with autoimmune rheumatic disease and elicits a strong immune response, but responses are weaker in those on rituximab or mycophenolate, per a phase 4 study.

New research suggests shingles infections may increase the risk of cognitive decline in older adults. Scientists believe ...

The thyroid is an incredibly important gland. Located at the front of the neck, it plays a key role in regulating metabolism. Unfortunately, thyroid dysfunction is also quite common, which may lead to ...

A surprising medical twist may boost brain health. Viagra may reduce toxic protein buildup linked to this disease. Shingles vaccine recipients showed a 37% reduced dementia risk in Oxford study. ALS ...

Evidence suggests reactivations of the varicella-zoster virus may accelerate aging and raise dementia risk. Now scientists want to know if vaccines and antivirals could help protect the brain.

(WTRF) – Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, but doctors say many people don’t recognize the early warning signs until a major event happens. The problems can start ...

People with heart disease who received a shingles vaccine had nearly half the rate of serious cardiac events a year later compared with those who did not get the vaccine, according to a study being ...

A young woman says she left the emergency room feeling dismissed and confused after a doctor ordered a drug test without explanation while she was seeking help for alarming neurological symptoms. The ...

A new study conducted by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis researchers found that a single blood test could predict when someone is likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. The study ...

Are you experiencing severe pain in your lower back? Is there blood in your urine? Do you have difficulty urinating? You may have a kidney stone, a rock-like deposit created from high levels of ...