Shingles vaccine offered on the NHS cuts the risk of stroke and could prevent thousands of deaths

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

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.