May 19, 2025

Shingles Vaccine Could Protect Heart Health

The shingles vaccine has benefits that stretch beyond protecting older adults from the painful skin condition, a new study says.

May 6, 2025

HHS, NIH Unveil Vaccine Initiative to Protect Against Future Pandemics

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health announced a new initiative called "Generation Gold Standard" to develop next-generation, universal vaccines using a beta-propiolactone (BPL)-inactivated, whole-virus platform.

April 10, 2025

Diarrhea-Causing Bacteria Spreading Undetected Through Hospitals

A notorious hospital-associated infection has been spreading through hospitals much more readily than people suspected, a new study says.

April 10, 2025

Experts Warn Bird Flu Could Pose Growing Risk to Human Health

Bird flu is changing fast and could become more dangerous to humans, new research from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte suggests.

April 9, 2025

Shingles Vaccine May Provide Protection Against Dementia

The shingles vaccine can do more than protect seniors from painful, blistering rashes.