Routine Vaccines Can Cut Risk for Later Alzheimer Disease
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Prior vaccinations against tetanus and diphtheria, shingles, and pneumococcus are all associated with a reduced risk for developing Alzheimer disease, according to a study published online Aug. 7 in the Jou…
Learn MoreLas vacunas contra la culebrilla y la neumonía también podrían reducir el riesgo de Alzheimer
LUNES, 21 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Ciertas vacunas para los adultos, entre ellas las vacunas contra la culebrilla y la neumonía, podrían también ayudar a las personas mayores a luchar contra la enfermedad de Alzheimer, revela una nueva in…
Learn MoreVaccines Against Shingles, Pneumonia May Also Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk
MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Certain adult vaccines, including shingles and pneumonia shots, may also help seniors fight off Alzheimer’s disease, new research reveals.Prior vaccination with the shingles vaccine, pneumococcus vaccine or th…
Learn MoreLa culebrilla aumenta las probabilidades de ACV y ataque cardiaco en casi un 30 por ciento
LUNES, 5 de diciembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Las personas que han sufrido culebrilla podrían enfrentarse a un mayor riesgo de ataque cardiaco o accidente cerebrovascular (ACV) en años posteriores, sugiere un nuevo estudio de gran tamaño.Cualquier…
Learn MoreShingles Ups Odds of Stroke, Heart Attack By Almost 30%
MONDAY, Dec. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — People who’ve had a bout of shingles may face a heightened risk of heart attack or stroke in later years, a new, large study suggests.Anyone who ever had chickenpox can develop shingles — a painful rash that is…
Learn MoreHerpes Zoster Linked to Increased Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Events
FRIDAY, Dec. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Herpes zoster (HZ) is associated with an elevated long-term risk for a cardiovascular event, according to a study published online Nov. 16 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.Sharon G. Curhan, M.D….
Learn MoreNo Sign of Human Herpesvirus in African Gorillas
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Despite the presence of gorilla trekkers in their habitat, endangered gorillas in the region surrounding East Africa’s Virunga Volcanoes do not have human herpesvirus, researchers say.The Gorilla Doctors te…
Learn MoreJustin Bieber Takes Break From Touring Due to Health Issues
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Singer Justin Bieber said Tuesday that he will take a break from touring while he takes care of his health. Bieber has a condition known as Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which is rare type of viral infection. Cause…
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