Herpes virus and repeated head trauma linked to Alzheimer’s, study finds
Repeated head injuries suffered by sports players and military personnel — a known risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease — may induce dementia by reactivating the dormant herpes virus in neural tissues, according to laboratory experiments.
Using lab-grown human mini-brains, scientists find links between head trauma, herpes, and Alzheimer’s
Research published Tuesday is the first to connect the dots between a common herpes virus, head injury, and Alzheimer's.
New study warns common injury could trigger Alzheimer's by awakening virus
Repeated head injuries could trigger Alzheimer’s disease by awakening a dormant virus in the brain, a study suggests. Many people are infected with the virus that causes cold sores - herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) - during their lifetimes.
Researchers Found A Link Between This Childhood Virus And Alzheimer's. Here's What A Neurologist Wants You To Know
A new study found a link between cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Alzheimer's disease. Here's what a neurologist wants you to know, plus how to protect yourself.
When Head Trauma Wakes Dormant Viruses: A Hidden Risk for Alzheimer’s
A groundbreaking study reveals that concussions and repetitive head injuries in sports could trigger latent viruses in the brain, such as HSV-1, leading to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers suggest that early use of antiviral drugs might prevent these effects,
New Study Finds Link Between This Common Virus and Alzheimer’s Disease: What A Neurologist Wants You To Know
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting more than three million Americans per year. And while its exact cause is unknown, researchers may have just had a breakthrough. A study,
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Herpes and Alzheimer's Tau; Dementia and Autism; Extended Paxlovid for Long COVID
A study of human brain organoids suggested a complex relationship between herpes simplex virus 1 infection and tau, ...
Exploring genetic sex differences in Alzheimer's: Scientists investigate duplicate X chromosome impact
An international team of scientists has uncovered new insights into how the previously understudied duplicate X chromosome in ...
Seth Rogen and Wife Lauren Miller Recall ‘Brutal’ Time Navigating Her Mother’s Alzheimer’s in New Doc (Exclusive)
Seth Rogen and wife Lauren Miller Rogen open up to PEOPLE about their upcoming documentary, Taking Care, which shares their ...
Could This Be the Cure? Targeting Protein Imbalances To Stop Alzheimer’s
Researchers have discovered that suppressing a nucleolar complex can reduce Alzheimer’s-related protein toxicity. Scientists ...
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Mouse Study Suggests Surprising Link Between Alzheimer's And Nose-Picking
A study published in 2022 revealed a tenuous but plausible link between picking your nose and increasing the risk of ...
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As a doctor, here’s what I have learned from my own Alzheimer’s disease
I have a special interest in Alzheimer’s disease. For nearly 25 years, I practiced general neurology in Portland, Oregon, and ...
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Alzheimer's: 'Hope can be manifested from many places in the individual’s circle.'
Having hope is important in times of uncertainty or adversity and can help people stay motivated and embrace a positive ...
Social Media Is a Nightmare for Alzheimer’s Patients
It took my father nearly 70 years to become a social butterfly. After decades of tinkering with Photoshop on a decrepit ...