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health7 days ago•3 min saved

Shingles vaccine eases acute pain and cuts long-term risk, with guidance for long COVID care

Shingles can occur even after vaccination, but the shot lowers the severity and duration of acute pain, reduces pain medication use, and, by about 90%, lowers the risk of lingering postherpetic neuralgia. Start antiviral treatment (e.g., valacyclovir) within 24–72 hours of rash onset, and see an ophthalmologist promptly for shingles near the eye. Adults over 50 should get the shingles vaccine unless contraindicated. For long COVID, a COVID vaccine is safe and can prevent future long COVID; recovery is gradual and aided by tailored exercise, good sleep, stress management, and possibly probiotics, with no single magic cure.

via The Detroit News|

#antivirals #health #long-covid

health1 month ago•10 min saved

Shingles Hits Millennial Women, Prompting Health Officials to Reassess Risk

Shingles, a reactivation of the chickenpox virus, is increasingly diagnosed in people in their 30s and 40s, with women disproportionately affected. The article follows Francine Jones, 39, and others who describe severe pain and a blistering rash, showing how younger adults can be missed or diagnosed late. Experts say antivirals work best within 72 hours, and rising cases in the US and UK are prompting discussion of causes—from stress and immune changes to shifts in vaccination dynamics—alongside calls for broader vaccination in high-risk groups and attention to overall health as prevention.

via The Guardian|

#health #immune-system #millennial

health1 month ago•18 min saved

Could Shingles Vaccination Slow Dementia?

Observational studies have repeatedly shown that shingles vaccination is linked with a lower risk of dementia, and recent quasi-experimental designs (e.g., Wales’ vaccine rollout) strengthen the case for a possible causal effect. Yet experts caution that such studies can be biased and emphasize the need for randomized trials to confirm whether vaccination truly prevents or delays dementia. If proven, vaccines could meaningfully reduce dementia burden by curbing shingles-related brain inflammation and by broader immune-system effects, but they are not a cure and results may vary by vaccine type and population. A large trial by GSK is planned to seek a definitive answer.

via Gizmodo|

#alzheimers-disease #dementia #epidemiology

entertainment1 month ago•16 min saved

Blake Garrett, How to Eat Fried Worms star, dies at 33 from accidental fentanyl overdose

Blake Garrett, the child actor who played Plug in the 2006 film How to Eat Fried Worms, died on Feb. 8 at age 33 from an accidental fentanyl overdose. He was living in a sober-living home in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the time; his mother had previously said he was diagnosed with shingles the week before, fueling concerns of self-medication. The Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner's report, obtained by TMZ, confirmed the overdose.

via Page Six|

#blake-garrett #entertainment #fentanyl-overdose

health1 month ago•138 min saved

Shingles Strikes Millennials: A Wake‑Up Call for Women Under 50

A personal essay and expert commentary explain why shingles is rising among adults under 50—especially millennial women—often linked to stress and immune strain; while vaccines are typically recommended for those 50+, doctors note younger people should discuss risk and vaccination with their physicians, emphasize early antiviral treatment, and highlight how the condition can be long-lasting and painful.

via The Cut|

#health #millennials #shingles

health1 month ago•7 min saved

Shingles Shots May Shield Older Brains From Dementia

New research across the U.S. and other countries finds that receiving the shingles vaccine—especially Shingrix—might lower dementia risk in older adults by reducing brain inflammation, though most studies are observational and benefits vary by sex and prior vaccination; vaccination rates are still low despite potential protection.

via NBC News|

#brain-inflammation #dementia #health

health2 months ago•0 min saved

Shingles shot may cut dementia risk, study suggests

A new study finds that receiving the shingles vaccine could lower the risk of developing dementia among older adults, potentially preventing about one in 17 dementia cases.

via The Boston Globe|

#aging #dementia #health

health2 months ago•11 min saved

Shingles Affects About One-Third Of Adults—What Prevents and Eases It

Shingles, a painful reactivation of the chickenpox virus, affects about one in three American adults—especially over 50—producing a blistering rash along nerves; early antiviral treatment can shorten illness and reduce postherpetic neuralgia, and the Shingrix vaccine lowers recurrence and protects those with weakened immunity. The condition can recur, so vaccination and healthy lifestyle are important.

via HuffPost|

#antiviral-treatment #chickenpox #health

business3 months ago•6 min saved

Lilly bets on prevention with three biotech acquisitions

Lilly announced agreements to acquire Curevo, LimmaTech Biologics and Vaccine Company to broaden its infectious-disease portfolio with vaccine-based prevention for shingles, bacterial pathogens and EBV-related disease, respectively. The deals could total up to $3.83 billion in potential cash payments, contingent on milestones and regulatory clearances, and closing is subject to customary conditions, reflecting Lilly's strategy to prevent disease at the source and address antimicrobial resistance.

via PR Newswire|

#antimicrobial-resistance #business #infectious-disease

entertainment3 months ago•4 min saved

Ed Sheeran Debuts Buzz Cut as Fresh Start, Reveals Shingles and Tour Hiatus

Ed Sheeran unveiled a shaved head in an Instagram post to mark a fresh start, and he disclosed he’s dealing with shingles while on hiatus from his Loop Tour, expressing excitement to resume touring and noting his family life.

via Page Six|

#ed-sheeran #entertainment #fresh-start

sports4 months ago•3 min saved

Haliburton pins shingles and meds for weight gain after viral Pacers photo

Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton says his recent weight gain was due to a shingles bout and hunger-inducing side effects from his medications, not the Pringles memes. He’s battled shingles for about eight weeks, has switched meds (and even gotten a Botox injection), and though his eye has been swollen and he’s lost part of an eyebrow, he’s back to workouts as Indiana finishes its season and looks ahead to recovery.

via New York Post|

#indiana-pacers #pat-mcafee-show #shingles

health4 months ago•8 min saved

Shingles: A Painful Hidden Risk Doctors Urge Vaccination Against

Shingles (reactivation of the varicella zoster virus) is not a mild illness for many: it can cause severe acute pain, long-lasting nerve pain (PHN), and increases the risk of stroke in the following year; antiviral treatment works best within 72 hours, yet vaccination rates remain low in the US and UK, leaving millions exposed and underscoring the need for greater awareness and uptake.

via WIRED|

#health #postherpetic-neuralgia #public-health

health5 months ago•7 min saved

Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Dementia Risk, Early Studies Hint

New studies suggest the Shingrix shingles vaccine may be associated with a lower risk of dementia in older adults, with some research indicating about a 50% reduction in risk among vaccinated individuals. In addition to preventing shingles and its serious complications like postherpetic neuralgia, the vaccine may also modestly lower risks of heart attack and stroke. The CDC recommends two doses for adults 50+, with dosing intervals of two to six months, and stronger immune responses are reported in older adults. Side effects are usually mild, and vaccination rates for adults over 60 remain around 35%; more research is needed to establish causality between vaccination and dementia protection.

via The Guardian|

#dementia #health #prevention

health5 months ago•8 min saved

Shingles Reactivations Linked to Faster Brain Aging and Dementia Risk

Emerging data link varicella-zoster shingles reactivations to faster brain aging and increased dementia and stroke risk, prompting researchers to explore whether shingles vaccines and antivirals can protect the brain; findings suggest vaccination may reduce dementia risk and slow aging markers, supporting earlier vaccination and continued boosters to keep the virus dormant.

via WIRED|

#aging #dementia #health

health5 months ago•271 min saved

March Vaccine Checklist for Those Over 50

Doctors urge people over 50 to get up to date on vaccines this March, as aging immune systems raise the risk of serious illness from flu, COVID-19, RSV, and shingles. Key vaccines to consider include the influenza shot, updated COVID boosters, RSV (especially for those 50–74 at risk or over 75), shingles (zoster), pneumococcal, and Td/Tdap boosters; some may also need MMR and varicella based on risk. Vaccines are widely available at primary care clinics, pharmacies, and local health departments, and getting them can reduce hospitalizations and long-term complications. In addition to vaccines, a healthy lifestyle and planning for fall vaccinations are advised.

via AOL.com|

#covid-19 #health #influenza