a Common Virus Could Trigger Alzheimer's Disease

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, and after the initial infection the virus remains in the body for life, usually dormant.
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,
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,
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.
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.
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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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Alzheimer's: 'Hope can be manifested from many places in the individual’s circle.'
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Dopamine’s surprising breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment
Discover how dopamine’s unexpected role in breaking down harmful plaques could revolutionize Alzheimer's treatment and ...
What we know about Alzheimer’s disease in 2024
The Alzheimer’s Association reports that the disease begins as many as two decades before symptoms develop. Physically, the ...
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Skeptics Question Transmissible Alzheimer's Claims
"In people with progressive cognitive decline, the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease requires a demonstration of amyloid and ...
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Light pollution’s surprising link to Alzheimer’s risk
New research suggests that nighttime light exposure could be accelerating early-onset Alzheimer’s. Discover the hidden danger ...
5 things we’ve learned about Alzheimer’s Disease in 2024
The Greater Pennsylvania chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association says it’s been a productive and exciting year when it comes ...
In-ear microphones could help doctors 'listen' for early signs of Alzheimer's
Scientists are exploring using earpiece microphones, also known as hearables, to detect and 'listen' to early signs of ...
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Study Reveals Key Alzheimer's Pathway – And Blocking It Reverses Symptoms in Mice
A sequence of stress signals among specialized clean-up cells in the brain could at last reveal why some immune responses can ...
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This Technology Could Predict Your Odds of Alzheimer’s Disease
It might even have the ability to predict who will get dementia. An AI computer program that analyzes speech patterns in ...