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Zoster Vaccine Has Dementia-Preventing or Delaying Effect
THURSDAY, April 3, 2025 – Zoster vaccination seems to have a dementia-preventing or dementia-delaying effect, according to a study published online April 2 in Nature. Markus Eyting, Ph.D., from...
Shingles Vaccine Protects Against Dementia
TUESDAY, April 2, 2025 – The shingles vaccine can do more than protect seniors from painful, blistering rashes. It also appears to protect older folks from dementia, researchers say. Seniors who got...
AAO: One Year of Valacyclovir Beneficial for Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 – One year of valacyclovir is beneficial for patients with herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of...
Herpes Zoster Linked to Increased Long-Term Risk for Cognitive Decline
FRIDAY, Aug. 16, 2024 – Herpes zoster (HZ) is associated with an increased long-term risk for subjective cognitive decline (SCD), according to a study published online Aug. 14 in Alzheimer's...
Bout of Shingles May Raise Odds for Cognitive Decline
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 – Older Americans already dread shingles, and they may now have one more reason to do so: A painful episode could raise their odds for cognitive decline. A new study found a...
Shingles Vaccine, Shingrix, Could Lower Dementia Risk
FRIDAY, July 26, 2024 – Older people who avail themselves of the newest shingles vaccine could reap a hidden benefit: A significant drop in their odds of developing dementia. One expert applauded...
Shingles Vaccine, Shingrix, Could Lower Dementia Risk
FRIDAY, July 26, 2024 – Older people who avail themselves of the newest shingles vaccine could reap a hidden benefit: A significant drop in their odds of developing dementia. One expert applauded...