a Common Virus Could Trigger Alzheimer's Disease

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.
How a Common Virus Could Trigger Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers have linked herpes simplex virus-1 with Alzheimer's disease, revealing a surprising potential viral trigger for the neurodegenerative condition. Their study suggests that the tau protein,
Herpes virus likely to have have connection with Alzheimer’s: Study
The University of Pittsburgh researchers uncovered a surprising link between Alzheimer’s disease and herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) which suggests that viral infections may play a role in the disease.
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 intense athletic competition, are now recognized as serious health threats.
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.
Herpes virus suspected in Alzheimer's: New research insights
Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh have uncovered a surprising connection between Alzheimer's disease and the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). Their study suggests that viral infections might contribute to the development of this condition.
Scientists Discover Common Virus Could Be Causing a Type of Alzheimer's
Researchers have discovered a link between a chronic gut infection caused by a common virus and the development of Alzheimer's disease in some people. Most people encounter cytomegalovirus (CMV) during childhood,
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Traumatic Brain Injury May Reactivate Herpes Virus Leading to Neurodegeneration
Mild traumatic brain injury leads to reactivation of herpes simplex virus type 1, which may promote neurodegeneration and ...
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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 ...
Head injuries can trigger dormant viruses that cause dementia
Head injuries may “wake up” dormant viruses in the brain and trigger dementia, scientists believe. It is known that ...
Concussions 'reactivate dormant virus in brain'
When brain tissues were exposed to repeated mild blows the dormant herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) became active. This ...
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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 ...
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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 ...