Shingles vaccine and heart disease, and allergy transpoosion

Shingles vaccine and heart disease, and allergy transpoosion

August 27, 2026 · 32 min · Episode 1284

About this episode

This episode discusses the shingles vaccine's potential to reduce heart attack risk, the US-China space race, and new allergy treatments.

Coming up, groundbreaking research suggests the shingles vaccine can greatly reduce the risk of heart attacks. What's the science behind it? Also ahead: the New Space Race between the US and China goes up a gear as Beijing unexpectedly delays the launch of its Chang'e 7 mission. Plus, the frozen 'poo pills' that scientists hope can help keep allergies at bay. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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