‘Strong evidence’ of lowered dementia risk: the benefits of shingles vaccination
A growing body of evidence suggests the vaccine may also lower risk of stroke and heart attack
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Shingles vaccine may directly guard against dementia, study hints
The lower incidence of dementia seen in adults who received the shingles vaccine is likely not just a correlation, scientists say, based on new results of an observational study.
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The shingles vaccine could decrease dementia risk
Older adults may want to seek out the shingles vaccine if they already haven't.
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Study finds strongest evidence yet that shingles vaccine helps cut dementia risk
Older adults in Wales who had the jab were 20% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia that those not vaccinated
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Type 2 diabetes prevention programme ‘reaps other benefits’ – study
The NHS programme appears to help patients lose weight and reduce blood pressure, as well as reduce their sugar levels.
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