TEXAS, USA — Hail is unfortunately a way of life in Texas. As I reported earlier this year, the Insurance Information Institute reported that for the 10th straight year, the Lone Star State was tops ...

The shingles vaccine not only offers protection against the painful viral infection, a new study suggests that the two-dose shot also may slow the progression of dementia. Shingles, caused by the ...

Tingling, numbness, or pain on the skin Blisters full of fluid that ooze when they open Soreness around the eyes or ears that make hearing and seeing a bit harder Numbness Skin sensitivity Mayo Clinic ...

Share on Pinterest Elizabeth Gomez, 54, of Huntington Park, right, receives a Prevnar and shingles vaccine by pharmacy manager Sandra Gonzalez at CVS in Huntington Park on August 28, 2024. Image ...

A routine vaccine that millions of older adults receive to prevent painful shingles outbreaks may offer an unexpected bonus: significant protection against dementia. Recent research has uncovered a ...

New research suggests the shingles vaccine may lower the risk of dementia. This isn’t the first study to link the vaccine with a lowered risk of the disease. Doctors say this underscores the ...

Over the last few years, research has been published showing a potential link between the shingles vaccine and a lower risk for dementia. Research published in April 2025 found that people receiving ...

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. While the word “shingles” may conjure images of roofing materials, the reality is far from benign. This ...