Large population studies by others found that severe infections, specifically with the cold sore virus, was a strong ...

A recent article by Harvard Medical School discussed an unexpected benefit that the shingles vaccine might provide ...

A routine vaccination recommended for adults over 50 might be doing double duty in protecting our health. Recent research ...

Shingles, caused by varicella-zoster virus, is a painful infection that can lead to serious complications if left untreated.

It's fairly common for a medical treatment to cause side effects: think headache, upset stomach, sleepiness, and occasionally more severe side effects. Far more rarely, a side effect provides an ...

A large quasi-experimental study in Australia found that adults eligible for free shingles vaccination based on their date of ...