Alzheimer's, herpes virus

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.
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.
Herpes virus likely to have have connection with Alzheimer's: Study
The study has been published in Cell Reports. It revealed how tau protein, often viewed as harmful in Alzheimer's, might initially protect the brain from the virus but contribute to brain damage later.
How Alzheimer’s disease may be sparked by the herpes virus
Discover the surprising link between herpes and Alzheimer's disease. Find out how the common herpes simplex virus may play a role in neurodegeneration.
Link Between Cold Sore Herpes Virus and Alzheimer’s Discovered
Researchers discovered a connection between Alzheimer’s disease and herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), suggesting viral infections may contribute to neurodegeneration.
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.
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, ...
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More Evidence Bolsters the Oral Herpes and Alzheimer’s Link
The oral herpes virus appears to be linked with Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting that the common infection might play a role ...
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Concussions may trigger Alzheimer's symptoms through latent viruses
Concussions and repetitive head trauma in sports like football and boxing, once accepted as an unpleasant consequence of ...
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Uncovering Alzheimer’s: Could Herpes Be a Key Player?
A jaw-dropping study from the University of Pittsburgh has spotlighted a possible connection between Alzheimer’s disease and ...
Why Alzheimer’s Scientists Are Re-thinking the Amyloid Hypothesis
For decades, scientists have been trying to develop therapeutics for people living with Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive ...
Alzheimer's risk linked to 'surprising' STI with painful symptoms, study warns
A study has found that a common sexually transmitted infection could potentially inflict 'more harm' and 'accelerate ...
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The hidden connection between herpes and Alzheimer’s
A new study has uncovered a surprising link between Alzheimer’s disease and Herpes Simplex Virus-1 (HSV-1). Researchers found ...