April 18, 2022

Could COVID Infection After Age 50 Leave You Vulnerable to Shingles?

Catching COVID-19 appears to increase an older person's risk of developing a case of shingles.

March 30, 2022

CDC Supports 2nd Booster Shots for Americans 50 and Older

Hours after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized a second booster shot of the Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines for people 50 and older, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced its support for the move.

March 4, 2022

A Healthy Mouth Can Mean a Healthy Heart for Older Women

A new study offers more evidence that oral health is connected to heart health: Older women who harbor certain bacteria in their mouths might be at increased risk of developing high blood pressure.