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New shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and heart failure – major study indicates
26 August 2026
The shingles vaccine currently in use, called ‘Shingrix’, is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular events – including heart attacks, heart failure and stroke – compared to the previous shingles vaccine, according to a major new study published in Nature Medicine.
Semaglutide associated with fewer cognitive problems in people with mental illness
24 August 2026
Semaglutide, widely used to treat diabetes and obesity, was associated with fewer cognitive signs and symptoms in people with psychiatric disorders, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Oxford.
New audit system maps how mental-health risks emerge in AI chatbot conversations
7 August 2026
Scientists have developed a framework for stress-testing how AI chatbots respond to vulnerable users, helping researchers identify weaknesses and test ways of making mental-health interactions safer.
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