Individuals who suffer head trauma from sports, accidents, or other causes often go on to develop neurodegenerative diseases ...

A recent study by Tufts and Oxford universities reveals that head trauma can activate dormant herpes viruses in the brain, ...

A study seems to establish a link between oral herpes virus, which causes mouth cold sores, and Alzheimer’s disease. The study was published in Cell Reports on Jan. 2.

A study using lab-made models of the brain suggests that a herpes virus may be a key link between concussions and dementia ...

The study reveals a potential link between concussions and the activation of dormant viruses, which may lead to ...

Repeated head injuries, such as concussions - a known risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) - may reactivate a common ...

There is a potential link between Alzheimer's disease and the herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), which is a common cause for ...

Studies have long warned that blows to the head may raise the risk of neurodegenerative conditions. Now, scientists believe ...