Shingles Linked to Cognitive Decline

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New Study Links Shingles to Cognitive Decline

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Shingles is caused by the same germ that causes chickenpox in children and younger adults.

About one-third of chickenpox cases will experience a resurgent infection of the virus, known as shingles.

Scientists at Brigham and Womenâs Hospital led this newest study, hoping to better untangle any potential relationship between shingles and worsening brain health.

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