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Should you get the shingles vaccine? Answering reader questions.
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Can shingles vaccine prevent dementia? Here's what experts think
A recent article by Harvard Medical School discussed an unexpected benefit that the shingles vaccine might provide ...
All you need to know about: shingles
Shingles, caused by varicella-zoster virus, is a painful infection that can lead to serious complications if left untreated.
The first signs of common infection that can last WEEKS and cause ‘painful rash’
HEALTH bosses have laid out the symptoms of a common infection so that you can catch it early. The HSE have warned people ...
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Shingles is awful, but here’s another reason to get vaccinated: It may fight dementia
WASHINGTON—A vaccine to fight dementia? It turns out there may already be one – shots that prevent painful shingles also appear to protect aging brains. A new study found shingles vaccination cut ...
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Rash on Chest Pictures, Causes, Symptoms, Remedies and Treatment
Explore Rash on Chest Pictures, Causes, Symptoms, Remedies and Treatment to identify your skin condition and find effective ...
This 1 Simple Thing Can Cut Your Risk of Dementia by 20%
The shingles vaccine could do double duty as a protector against both infections and dementia, according to a new study.
She was wrongly snagged by Trump’s word police. Now her medical research is down the drain
A UC San Francisco eye doctor mentioned "hesitancy" and "uptake" in her grant application. That cost her $3 million in ...
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New hope for memory found in familiar vaccine
A routine vaccination recommended for adults over 50 might be doing double duty in protecting our health. Recent research ...