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Alternative medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Strong evidence' of lowered dementia risk: the benefits of shingles vaccination

Only 35% of US adults over 60 are vaccinated against shingles despite a highly effective vaccine and evidence linking vaccination to reduced dementia, stroke, and heart attack risk.
Medicine
fromWIRED
6 days ago

The Shingles Virus May Be Aging You More Quickly

Varicella-zoster virus reactivation causes cognitive decline treatable with antivirals, revealing underestimated neurological impacts beyond typical shingles complications.
Public health
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Could a vaccine prevent dementia? Shingles shot data only getting stronger.

Shingles vaccines appear to prevent dementia and slow biological aging, with newer vaccines potentially offering even greater protection than previously documented.
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