Smitha Mundasad

Smitha Mundasad is a news reporter with a focus on health and science. She has written numerous articles covering the latest research and developments in these fields. Her work often highlights the importance of understanding the connections between different scientific discoveries and their potential impact on human health. Mundasad's reporting covers both new breakthroughs and long-term studies, providing a comprehensive view of the current state of health and science research.

Biography:  https://www.bbc.com/news/health-13639241

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Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

100%

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Contradictions

95%

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  • People who received the latest shingles vaccine lived, on average, 164 days longer without a dementia diagnosis compared to those who received previous vaccines

Deceptions

85%

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  • finding new ways to reduce people’s risk is vital
  • It is a big enough effect that if [the link is proved] it feels meaningful to us.
  • researchers found, on average, over the six-year period: People who had Shingrix had 17% more time without a diagnosis of dementia than those who had the older vaccine
  • title: New shingles vaccine may help delay dementia, study suggests

Recent Articles

New Study Suggests Shingrix Vaccine May Delay Dementia Onset: Why Older Adults Should Get Vaccinated Against Shingles

New Study Suggests Shingrix Vaccine May Delay Dementia Onset: Why Older Adults Should Get Vaccinated Against Shingles

Broke On: Thursday, 25 July 2024 New research suggests that getting the Shingrix vaccine not only protects older adults against shingles but may also delay the onset of dementia, particularly for women. The CDC recommends vaccination for those aged 50 and above to prevent shingles and its complications. Maintaining a healthy immune system through good nutrition, regular exercise, and avoiding air pollution from wildfires can further help prevent both shingles and dementia.