Shingles increases risk of subsequent cognitive decline, study suggests

Published on August 14, 2024

This new study found that an episode of shingles is associated with about a 20 percent higher long-term risk of subjective cognitive decline.

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New vaccine against cervical cancer combines prophylactic and therapeutic activity

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Good news for people with MS: COVID-19 vaccine not tied to relapse, study finds

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People with multiple sclerosis (MS) have an increased risk of severe coronavirus infection, but there has been concern regarding potential relapse after vaccination. A new study finds that people with MS may not have a higher risk of relapse after COVID-19 vaccination.