A Closer Look At How Viruses May Spur Alzheimer’s
By
Alexandra Marvar
| May 6th, 2020
A 2018 study found that herpes is linked to half of all Alzheimer’s cases, but it wasn’t clear why. Then, a year ago, a…
Will COVID-19 Cause Lifelong Neuropsychiatric Conditions?
By
Alexandra Marvar
| April 22nd, 2020
Because of their lasting effects on the brain, strains of the coronavirus — possibly including COVID-19 — could cause the onset of some of…
Researchers Explore How Antibiotics May Help Treat Frontotemporal Dementia
By
Phil Gutis
| January 14th, 2020
While scientists remain far from finding a cure for dementia in its many forms, researchers are continuing to make slow-but-steady progress toward identifying potential…
Study: Herpes Virus Accelerates Alzheimer’s
By
Being Patient
| May 29th, 2019
The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, found that when certain viruses come into contact with a person’s blood or other biological fluids,…
Herpes Virus is Linked to Half of Alzheimer’s, Says Expert
By
Being Patient
| October 19th, 2018
You probably know herpes, or HSV1, as the cause of a cold sore, a common virus that affects two out of three people under…
Researchers Connect Brain-Altering “Cat Parasite” to Alzheimer’s
By
Being Patient
| September 18th, 2017
A brain parasite that is typically transmitted to humans by cats has now been connected with several neurological disorders, including epilepsy, Parkinson’s, some cancers…