While several studies have suggested a link between the herpes virus and an increased likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study contradicts this theory. With 50 million people affected, Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of dementia worldwide. This neurodegenerative affliction is characterized by progressive loss of memory, as well as, cognitive and verbal skills. Today, although there are drugs that temporarily relieve the symptoms and slow the rate of decline, the disease remains incurable and a real public health problem. For this reason, many researchers are working to better understand its mechanisms. And while some recent research has … Continue reading Baylor College of Medicine: Alzheimer’s Is Not Caused by the Herpes Virus