The varicella-zoster virus causes both chickenpox and shingles infections. Initially, the virus causes a chickenpox infection. If it reactivates later, shingles can develop. The chickenpox vaccine ...

Many public-health authorities recommend the shingles vaccine for people between 65 and 80 (although the range varies by region). The sharp age cut-offs used in the roll-out in each country or region, ...

Have you ever heard the old story about a person searching for lost keys under a streetlamp? When asked why there, the answer ...

By Hugo Francisco de Souza New real-world evidence links shingles vaccination with reduced dementia risk, raising important questions about viral triggers, inflammation, and future prevention ...

The shingles virus is often associated with painful rashes and nerve discomfort, but recent research suggests getting vaccinated against its effects can protect your memory—not just your skin. A new ...

When I woke up one morning with a rash on my face, I had no idea what a journey shingles would be. Shingles are caused by the reactivation of the Herpes Zoster virus that remains dormant in the body ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images From the moment you experience the first symptoms of shingles—a skin-tingling sensation followed by a rash on one ...

A vaccine to fight dementia? It turns out there may already be one — shots that prevent painful shingles also appear to protect aging brains. A new study found shingles vaccination cut older adults’ ...

Every three seconds, someone, somewhere in the world, develops dementia. The number of people living with the condition is ...

People turning 60 will be invited for a shingles vaccination from next year, but those who have already passed the milestone ...

Another study is adding to the evidence that shingles vaccines are associated with a reduced risk of dementia. A real-world study, published online as a manuscript on Feb. 9, 2026, in Nature ...