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More than 6 million Americans are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, a number expected to climb as the population ages.
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More than 6 million Americans are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, a number expected to climb as the population ages. Scientists continue searching for factors that influence the disease’s development, hoping to uncover new ways to reduce risk and improve prevention strategies.
A groundbreaking study from the
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston has revealed a potentially significant link between adult vaccinations and a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. The research sheds new light on how certain vaccines may contribute to brain health and longevity.
The findings were recently published online in the
Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. The study was led by Kristofer Harris, a program manager in the Department of Neurology at UTHealth Houston; Yaobin Ling, a graduate research assistant with the McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics; and Avram Bukhbinder, MD, a distinguished alumnus of the medical school.
Paul E. Schulz, MD, the Rick McCord Professor in Neurology at McGovern Medical School, served as the senior author. Schulz has been at the forefront of
Alzheimer's research, particularly in exploring the connections between immunization and cognitive health.
This new research follows closely on the heels of another key study by Schulz’s team. Just a year ago, they reported that individuals who had received at least one flu vaccine experienced a 40% lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s compared to those who had never been vaccinated.
The study adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting that vaccinations may play a protective role against neurodegenerative diseases. While the exact mechanisms remain under investigation, researchers speculate that vaccines could help by reducing systemic inflammation or preventing infections that may accelerate
cognitive decline.