The US switch in shingles vaccines revealed an unexpected heart health pattern
A natural experiment created by the rapid US switch in shingles vaccines gave researchers a rare opportunity to…
Vancouver urgent care identified as measles exposure site after confirmed case in Clark County child
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KPTV) – An urgent care clinic in Vancouver has been identified as a measles exposure site…
Bee-derived propolis shows potent antiviral activity against varicella-zoster virus
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a clinically important human neurotropic herpesvirus…
Evidence not yet strong enough to show that shingles vaccine prevents dementia
HIQA review finds studies suggesting a link between the two conditions, but no randomised clinical trials proving causation…
Free shingles vaccination for elderly proposed by Limerick councillor
FINE Gael councillor Peter Doyle has called on Limerick Council to write to the Health Minister requesting the…
Studio Bucky cloaks Cucu cabin in Ireland with red shingles
New York practice Studio Bucky has nestled an off-grid cabin among trees in rural Westmeath, Ireland, shrouding its…
Malaga vaccinates against shingles without prior appointment
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 14:21 The Malaga-Guadalhorce Valley health district has made vaccination against shingles (Herpes Zoster) available…
You Should Be More Freaked Out by Shingles
Like a lot of people, Ann Garner thought that shingles was a “mild” illness—until 2024, when she became…
Antiviral drugs and shingles vaccines tied to lower dementia risk
New evidence suggests common viral infections may shape dementia risk, while vaccination and antiviral therapies could offer a…
Legacy, Regence Health split over rates; Oregon families scramble for healthcare
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – A healthcare insurance nightmare. “The actual physical and mental impact that this has had…
Tips to exercise your brain to lower risk of dementia
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Exercise your brain,” experts advise people hoping to stave off dementia. But how? Stretching your…
A shingles vaccine may delay dementia onset
A clever natural experiment in Canada suggests a routine shingles vaccine may do more than prevent rash. Instead,…