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The shingles vaccine is up to 97% effective in preventing the condition caused by the herpes zoster virus, which inflames nerves and causes painful rashes. Now, a new metastudy says it may also be a big help in boosting cardiovascular health.

It began quietly, tucked away in the immune systems of a few dozen people scattered across the globe. They weren't superheroes. They didn't wear capes. But they carried something extraordinary, an invisible shield against every virus nature could ...

A new generation of "theranostic" nanoparticles has been shown to both detect and reduce plaques in the arteries. Nanoparticles absorbed by immune cells in the arteries, where they work to lower inflammation and draw out harmful cholesterol, offer an ...

The first-ever neuroimmune modulation implant has been approved for people with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who haven't found relief with traditional medications. It's a potentially life-changing technology that can zap pain by ...

Smoking's not often touted for its health benefits. But it's been known to help those suffering from colitis even though it exacerbates Crohn's disease. New research that could help treat the conditions says it all has to do with bacteria migration.

We know by now that exercise is good for the body and mind at any age, but new research has found that your workouts may be helping in a less obvious place too: inside your gut. It's yet another sign that the gut microbiome is central to overall ...

This year a clinical trial will test a drug combination designed to bring lasting relief for people with panic disorder - a condition that can upend daily life and be notoriously difficult to treat. No new medications have been approved to treat the ...

If you deal with waves of drowsiness during the day, you might be among the estimated 33% of the population who suffer from excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), a common but often unrecognized condition that's linked to a host of increased health ...

If you feel that your morning coffee puts a spring in your step, science agrees. In the first large-scale real-world study of its kind, researchers have found that caffeine isn't just a stimulant but can significantly improve mood under certain ...

Researchers have successfully tweaked a specialized compound from brown seaweed that appears to hold powerful anti-obesity potential - not through appetite suppression or fat burning, but by targeting the gut microbiome to get your body to fight ...