Inflammation in the brain can reawaken dormant viruses, which may lead to the onset of neurodegenerative disease, a new study finds. New research has shown for the first time that repeated head ...

Imagine a world where the mind remains sharp, even as the years pass by. Scientists are on the brink of a breakthrough that ...

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Studies have long warned that blows to the head may raise the risk of neurodegenerative conditions. Now, scientists believe ...

Head injuries may “wake up” dormant viruses in the brain and trigger dementia, scientists believe. It is known that ...

Effectively treating and preventing this common form of dementia will require a cocktail of drugs and a combination of ...

Discover the surprising link between herpes and Alzheimer's disease. Find out how the common herpes simplex virus may play a ...

The first pill to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease is being studied for use on the NHS. Regulators are due to ...

As the world’s population is aging, the number of residents living with dementia who require long-term care is expected to ...