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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
How dementia could be triggered by cold sore virus: Cutting-edge research shows it can inflame your brain. But doctors say there's a free NHS jab that can slash your risk - and reveal what to ask for
Could something as simple as getting a shingles jab significantly reduce your risk of dementia? That's the intriguing possibility raised by a growing body of scientific research, which points to common viruses as the true cause. Just last week researchers reported that people who'd had antivirals to treat another herpes virus, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) which causes cold sores, had a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.


CTV News
08-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
How to differentiate between common childhood illnesses
We check in with Dr. Paul Roumeliotis to discuss three common viruses and what you need to know.


CTV News
07-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Paging Dr. Paul: Common Illnesses
Paging Dr. Paul: Common Illnesses We check in with Dr. Paul Roumeliotis to discuss three common viruses and what you need to know.