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Walgreens pharmacist allegedly tells Texas woman she is ‘too young’ for second dose of a vaccine, calls the first dose a ‘mistake’

She plans to file a formal complaint.

We Got This Covered · Sep 25

Nearly Three in Four Americans 50 and Older Say They Would Take a Dementia Vaccine, Though None Exists

A JAMA Network Open survey found that 72% of adults 50 and older would likely take a dementia vaccine. None exists yet. What families should know.

Medical Daily · Sep 23

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.

The Conversation · Sep 14

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…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

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…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

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.

Medical Daily · Aug 28

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.

Medical Daily · Aug 27

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.

Medical Daily · Aug 27

Study uncovers surprise benefits of Shingrix shingles vaccine

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The Independent UK · Aug 26

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 · Aug 26