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Could a Shingles Shot Save Your Memory? Rethinking Dementia!

Do herpes virus infections increase the risk for Alzheimer disease? Could a shingles shot such as Shingrix act as vaccines against dementia?

Terry Graedon - February 19, 2024

How to Use Capsaicin Ointment to Ease Pain

Terry Graedon - December 12, 2022

Will Cannabis Cream Really Ease Neuropathy?

Terry Graedon - August 22, 2022

How Good Is the Shingrix Vaccine Against Shingles?

Terry Graedon - September 28, 2020

Will Eating Tuna Make Shingles Worse?

Terry Graedon - June 1, 2020

Can Splashing Listerine on Shingles Ease Lingering Pain?

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Karen Berger, PharmD, RPh - December 6, 2018

Shingrix: Should You or Shouldn’t You? A Pharmacist’s Thoughts

The new shingles vaccine, Shingrix, has some advantages over previous vaccines. Learn about costs and side effects so you can balance benefits and risks.

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Terry Graedon - July 13, 2017

Shingles Linked to Risk of Heart Attack

People who suffer a shingles attack have a 59 percent higher risk of heart attack and a 35 percent higher risk of stroke.

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Joe Graedon - August 31, 2015

Apple Cider Vinegar Soothed Shingles Pain

Home remedies such as Listerine or apple cider vinegar can sometimes ease serious shingles pain.

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Joe Graedon - January 12, 2015

Using L-Lysine Against Shingles

L-lysine, an amino acid, can be taken as a supplement to ward off an attack of shingles.

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Joe Graedon - December 3, 2012

Is Shingles Shot Worth It?

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Joe Graedon - November 5, 2012

Listerine Mouthwash for Shingles

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Terry Graedon - April 25, 2011

Listerine Helps Ease Shingles Pain

Applying Listerine to the rash caused by shingles can ease shingles pain for hours, according to some of our readers. Could it help you?

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Terry Graedon - March 7, 2011

Many Ways to Fight Shingles Pain

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Terry Graedon - January 13, 2011

Shingles Vaccine Helps Older People

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Terry Graedon - September 13, 2010

Hot Pepper to Ease Pain