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·September 12, 2022·2 min read

Can the Flu Shot Reduce Your Risk of Stroke?

Receiving an annual flu vaccine reduces the risk of stroke, a new study reports.

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·July 27, 2020·5 min read

Flu and Pneumonia Vaccinations Tied to Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s

Being vaccinated against influenza was associated with a 17% reduction in Alzheimer's incidence. Pneumonia vaccinations given between the ages of 65 and 75, reduced Alzheimer's risk by up to 40%.

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·April 13, 2019·7 min read

NASA’s Landmark Twins Study Reveals Resilience of Human Body in Space

NASA scientists have published the results of the Kelly Twin Study, which revealed how the body adapts to life in space, compared to life on Earth. The findings revealed that, in space, telomeres are unexpectedly longer, the immune system responds appropriately, and variability in gene expression alters.

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·November 19, 2018·3 min read

Does an ‘Echo Chamber’ of Information Impede Flu Vaccinations for Children?

Parents who refuse to vaccinate their children against the flu may be exposed to limited, or inaccurate, information that impedes their decision, researchers report.