Shingles vaccine could slash risk of stroke and heart disease, study finds

The shingles vaccine could slash the risk of heart disease, heart failure and stroke, a study has found.

A COMMON artificial sweetener found in certain chewing gums, breath mints and ice cream could dramatically raise the risk of deadly heart issues, research suggested today. Tests have found xylitol, one of the new generation of artificial sweeteners, may increase the risk of major issues including heart attacks and stro

Those who regularly chew sugar-free gum could face a higher risk of suffering a deadly heart attack or stroke, a new study suggests.

Oxford University researchers found the shingles vaccine offered to 65-79 year olds on the NHS also reduces the risk of stroke, heart disease and heart failure

Researchers say benefits of two-dose Shingrix vaccine could be comparable to taking daily blood pressure medication The current shingles vaccine appears to significantly lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, according to scientists who say it could help prevent thousands of deaths each year. The research, based on

Oxford researchers call shingles shot first vaccine protecting both heart and brain. Lower heart disease risk follows study showing reduced dementia risk.

Being vaccinated against shingles has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease before, but now a study suggests that the vaccine that is currently being used reduces the odds more than earlier versions of the shot

Millions of Americans live with a hidden heart condition, and researchers have found a key, noticeable warning sign.