A new study links cold sores to Alzheimer's, highlighting HSV-1's role. Women in particular could have a higher risk. Anti-herpetic drugs may reduce dementia chances.

A new study has found the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which causes cold sores, may be linked to the development of ...

HSV-1 infection may be linked to the risk for Alzheimer’s disease, but antiviral treatment may be protective, a large ...

The Herpes simplex virus hides in plain sight. For most, it’s a fleeting nuisance — a tingling lip, a blister, a cold sore.

Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is associated with an increased risk for Alzheimer disease (AD) based on real-world data ...

Infection with herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), the virus that causes cold sores, is associated with the development of ...

Another study has added to the growing evidence linking the cold sore-causing herpes virus with Alzheimer’s disease. It also ...

A large US case-control study found that people diagnosed with herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) had a higher risk of ...

“Exposure to herpesviruses is likely to be associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia, and antiherpetic ...

A common medicine used by millions could slash the risk of Alzheimer's as a new study strengthens the link between the cold ...

Herpes transmission often occurs through unexpected pathways and in contexts where people typically feel safe from infection ...