The shingles vaccine could do double duty as a protector against both infections and dementia, according to a new study.

A Stanford-led study, whose results have been published in Nature, has found evidence that the shingles vaccine leads to a reduced risk of dementia.

Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question on whether the shingles vaccine can lower the risk of dementia in patients.

Many people aren’t benefiting from the shingles vaccine now. Not only can it prevent shingles — it also may protect the brain ...

Dementia is the UK's biggest killer, claiming more lives than heart attacks and strokes combined. Despite exhaustive research ...

In today’s Health headlines, we’re talking with an infectious diseases doctor for an update on the measles outbreak, what to know about the hantavirus during spring ...

The opposition member for Baie Verte-White Bay says government missed an opportunity by not extending free shingles vaccine ...

A vaccination to prevent horribly painful shingles may offer an extra benefit: New research suggests it might lower the risk ...

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