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Shingles can cause severe chronic pain – new research on how exosomes alter neurons offers pathways to treatment

Shingles can cause pain that is notoriously difficult to manage and can last for months to years for some people. The pain can be so severe that it causes a significant decline in quality of life and can be accompanied by suicidal thoughts and emotional distress.

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What the Shingles Vaccine Prevents and Why Every Indian Over 50 Should Ask About It

Shingles is a nerve disease, not a skin diseaseMost people who get shingles remember the rash. What they do not forget is the pain that follows it, a condition called post-herpetic neuralgia, where damaged nerve fibres keep firing long after the skin has cleared. This can last months. In some…

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6 Vaccines Indian Adults Need That Most People Wrongly Assume Are Only for Children

Tetanus: The Booster Most Adults Have Never TakenThe primary tetanus series you received as a child protects you for roughly ten years. After that, the immunity drops below protective levels. A 2019 study published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research found that tetanus cases in India disproportionately affect adults…

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A Tuberculosis Vaccine Altered Brain Immune Activity in a Small Trial as Dementia Signals Widen Beyond Shingles

New BCG and high-dose flu vaccine findings widen the dementia signal beyond shingles. None of the research shows tthat he shots prevent dementia.

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Silver Sands Middle School replaced gray shingles with reflective white metal; plenum temperature fell by over 25°F, and cooling energy in Portable 096 dropped by over 33%

A recent study revealed that dark roofs on portable classrooms led to increased cooling costs. By switching to white metal roofing, energy consumption was reduced by over thirty-three percent. This straightforward adjustment also lowered attic temperatures by more than twenty-five degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer climates, reflective roofs provide crucial energy…

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In 1991, researchers coated a Merritt Island home’s green-gray shingle roof with reflective material; the shingles reached about 110°F after treatment

Dark roofs tend to soak up heat from the sun, resulting in higher air conditioning demands and costs. Utilizing reflective roofing materials can significantly decrease surface temperatures by up to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Research indicates that cool roofs can cut down cooling energy needs by roughly twenty percent. Although homebuyers…

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Since 2016, San Antonio has replaced dark roofs on low-income homes with reflective shingles; the program was linked to lower attic temperatures and electricity use

San Antonio has launched an innovative project to replace traditional dark roofs with energy-efficient reflective roofing. This initiative has resulted in over a ten-degree Fahrenheit reduction in average attic temperatures. Furthermore, homes involved in the program have experienced a notable 7.3 percent drop in electricity usage. Targeting low-income neighborhoods disproportionately…

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Shingles Vaccine Linked to 24% Lower Dementia Risk in More Than 500,000 Older Adults, Study Finds

A study of more than 500,000 older adults found that shingles vaccination was linked to a 24% lower risk of dementia.

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Older Adults Face Four Vaccine Decisions This Fall While the Federal Schedule Still Carries a 2025 Date

Flu, RSV, pneumococcal, and shingles vaccines are age-dependent, not universal. Here is what actually applies to adults over 60 this season.

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Shingrix Recipients Were 10 Percent Less Likely to Be Diagnosed with Heart Disease Than Zostavax Recipients

An Oxford-led study of more than 70,000 older adults found Shingrix recipients had 10 percent fewer heart disease diagnoses than Zostavax recipients.

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Study uncovers surprise benefits of Shingrix shingles vaccine

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NHS shingles jab could lower risk of stroke and heart attacks, study finds

Shingles is caused by the herpes zoster virus flaring up again in people who previously had chicken pox

The Independent UK

Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds

Researchers say benefits of two-dose Shingrix vaccine could be comparable to taking daily blood pressure medication

The Guardian - UK

Americans discard about 15 million tons of asphalt roof shingles a year, but old roofs can be ground up and put straight back into the roads people drive on

Millions of tons of asphalt shingles are disposed of annually in the United States. These old roofing materials can be processed into recycled asphalt shingles for road construction. Research confirms that pavements containing recycled shingles can meet quality requirements. Proper processing and quality controls are essential for this material recovery.…

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The House Needs a New Roof: Should You Replace It Before Selling?

A roof that has seen better days can turn a straightforward home sale into a negotiation circus. Before spending a small fortune on shingles, flashing, underlayment, and the inevitable “while we’re at it” repair, sellers need to decide whether a new roof will actually help the sale or simply make…

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A 10 Million Sibling Scan Tied Birth Order to 150 Diseases, and Shingles Produced the Largest Gap

A phenome-wide scan of US insurance claims tied birth order to 150 of 418 diseases, with firstborns and second-borns each showing distinct risks.

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At 43, I was fit and happy. Then I developed a nasty – and very expensive – case of shingles

Healthy women under 50 are now more at risk of the condition. What I didn’t know is that intense exercise could be to blame and the condition could cost me hundreds of dollars, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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Should the shingles vaccine be free for all adults? We asked 5 experts

Shingles (herpes zoster) is often thought of as an older person’s disease.

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How Austin Homeowners Can Spot Roof Hail Damage Without Climbing onto the Roof

Severe thunderstorms are a normal part of life in Central Texas, but the roof damage they leave behind is not always obvious. Large hail can crack shingles, damage metal components, and break tile, while smaller hail may leave subtler signs that are difficult to recognize from the ground.

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This Painful Disease Once Seen as an Older Person's Problem Is Rising Among Millennial Women

Shingles cases are rising among younger adults, with millennial women facing higher risks linked to stress, depression and chronic conditions.

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‘It was like something was crawling over me’ – the worrying rise of shingles among millennial women

Stress, the cost of living, long working hours and even excessive exercise have all been touted as reasons the illness is rising among women in their 30s and 40s. What can be done to help them?

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The Painful Virus Former Child Actor Blake Garrett Suffered From Before Dying to Acute Fentanyl Toxicity

Former child actor Blake Garrett's death has been ruled an accidental fentanyl overdose, months after his passing at age 33. The case has also drawn attention to the painful illness he experienced in the weeks leading up to his death.

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Oklahoma Is Suing Allstate Over Storm-Damage Claims—What Homeowners Should Watch

Storm season already leaves enough headaches without adding an insurance dispute to the mix. Now Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Allstate, alleging that the insurer underpaid homeowners for storm-related property damage. That legal battle has sparked fresh questions about what happens after a roof leaks, hail shatters shingles, or…

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7 Vaccines Doctors Recommend for Adults Over 50

Turning 50 often comes with new priorities, and protecting your health moves higher on the list. While many people focus on exercise, diet, and preventive...

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The Roof Warning Signs That Lead to Denied Insurance Claims

A roof does more than keep rain out of the living room. It protects the entire structure of a home, shields belongings from the elements, and plays a major role in maintaining property value. Unfortunately, many homeowners focus on their roof only when a leak appears, and that delay can…

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