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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...