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What is the first drug to slow down Alzheimer's disease?

Affecting millions of people worldwide, Alzheimer's disease has long presented a major medical challenge with limited treatment options. For decades, medications primarily managed symptoms, but a new era has dawned with the first drug to slow down Alzheimer's disease by targeting its root cause.

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Why is Shingrix only for over 50? Understanding vaccine efficacy and risk factors

While the varicella-zoster virus that causes shingles lies dormant in nearly all adults over 50, the risk of it reactivating increases significantly with age as the immune system weakens. This age-related decline is the primary reason **why is Shingrix only for over 50** and not recommended for the general younger population.

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