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

A new study found the shingles vaccination cut older adults’ risk of developing dementia over the next seven years by 20%.

A large quasi-experimental study in Australia found that adults eligible for free shingles vaccination based on their date of ...

You’re reading The Checkup With Dr. Wen, a newsletter on how to navigate medical and public health challenges. Click here to ...

Thousands of mourners have filled St. Peter's Basilica, paying final respects to Pope Francis in a powerful show of devotion ...

Stanford scientists found that the shingles vaccination cuts older adults risk for developing dementia over the next seven ...

Zostavax and Shingrix are linked to protection for older adults in multiple studies.

Novavax says its closely watched COVID-19 vaccine is on track for full U.S. approval after additional discussions with the ...

This patient would much rather the doctor just listen to them rather than recording everything into the machine.

A new study is part of a growing body of evidence that vaccination against shingles—and potentially other infections—can be protective against developing dementia. While there is currently no ...

A new study found the shingles vaccination cut older adults’ risk of developing dementia over the next seven years by 20%.