Shingles may raise your risk of Alzheimer's, study warns - Daily Mail

A study led by Oxford University found varicella zoster virus (VZV), which causes chickenpox and shingles, can set off a chain reaction in the brain linked to dementia.

Catching shingles may raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease, scientists have warned. A study led by Oxford University found the infection can set off a chain reaction in the brain linked to dementia… [+6047 chars]

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