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 is associated with an increased risk for Alzheimer disease based on real-world data from the United States.

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

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

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

A new study has found the herpes simplex virus, which causes cold sores, may be linked to the development of Alzheimer’s ...

Could cold sores be linked to an increased risk of developing dementia? Could cold sore treatment be used to treat ...

Cold sores are difficult and uncomfortable to deal with. However, can they be a sign of something going worse with your ...

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

At least 22 viruses have been tied to Alzheimer's, dementia, or other neurodegenerative diseases, and some researchers have ...

The virus that causes cold sores is very common, but scientists say recent research should not be a cause for panic.

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