Some people with shingles only experience mild symptoms. They may develop a rash, fatigue, headaches, and a low grade fever. Home remedies and over-the-counter (OTC) treatments may help relieve ...

Catching a gnarly cold or getting a hellish sunburn can throw a wrench into any vacation, but shingles can be a whole other level of pain to deal with. It’s bad enough to get it when you’re in the ...

A recent study found that shingles vaccination reduces dementia risk by 20%, likely due to its impact on viral inflammation ...

Vaccines are a powerful tool of modern medicine, protecting you from diseases that once caused widespread suffering and death ...

There have long been hints that certain viruses increase risk for later-in-life dementia, including the virus that causes ...

Analysis of a Welsh program offering live-attenuated shingles vaccines to people born after a certain date showed a 20 percent relative drop in dementia risk.

New research reveals that the shingles vaccine might play a role in reducing the risk of developing dementia. The study was ...

It’s been shown that reactivation of the chickenpox virus can lead to the accumulation of aberrant proteins associated with Alzheimer’s.

A doctor can usually diagnose shingles during a physical exam. But in rare cases, you may need a test to confirm a shingles diagnosis. PCR tests are the most accurate, but there are also other ...

Becker's Hospital Review: RN Pay By State, Adjusted For Cost Of Living California has the highest hourly mean wage for registered nurses in the U.S., and Oregon has the highest hourly mean wage ...

If you have mild symptoms of an allergic reaction, such as a mild rash, call your doctor right away. They may suggest a treatment to manage your symptoms and can determine whether you should ...