US researchers found people who carried the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) were 80% more likely to be affected by a ...

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.

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