'Reanimated' herpes viruses lurking in the brain may link concussions and dementia
A study using lab-made models of the brain suggests that a herpes virus may be a key link between concussions and dementia risk.
Traumatic Brain Injury May Reactivate Herpes Virus Leading to Neurodegeneration
Mild traumatic brain injury leads to reactivation of herpes simplex virus type 1, which may promote neurodegeneration and contribute to Alzheimer’s, new research suggested.
Head Trauma May Activate Latent Viruses in the Brain
Concussions and repetitive head trauma in sports like football and boxing, once accepted as an unpleasant consequence of intense athletic competition, are now recognized as serious health threats.&nbs
When Head Trauma Wakes Dormant Viruses: A Hidden Risk for Alzheimer’s
A groundbreaking study reveals that concussions and repetitive head injuries in sports could trigger latent viruses in the brain, such as HSV-1, leading to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers suggest that early use of antiviral drugs might prevent these effects,
Concussions 'reactivate dormant virus in brain'
Repeated head injuries could reawaken a dormant virus in the brain, triggering the onset of Alzheimer's Disease and dementia, scientists have found. Researchers from Oxford's Institute of Population Ageing,
Head injuries can trigger dormant viruses that cause dementia
Multiple blows to the head can more than double the chance of having a neurodegenerative condition - oakstudio22/iStockphoto Head injuries may “wake up” dormant viruses in the brain and trigger dementia,
Ex-NFL star Kellen Winslow II loses bid to have prison sentence reduced
The former Cleveland Browns tight end had cited brain injuries from football in his attempt to have his prison sentence ...
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Diagnosis of CTE Increases With Each Year of Ice Hockey Play
Researchers conducted a cross-sectional study to determine the association between duration of ice hockey played and risk and severity of chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Soldier’s Struggles Began Long Before Las Vegas Blast, Nurse Says
A Green Beret who had served several combat tours fatally shot himself in a Cybertruck that exploded outside a Trump hotel on ...
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Jemele Hill Slams Antonio Brown Over His Crude Comments
Upon hearing allegations that Joy Taylor slept with high-powered men to land jobs, Brown suggested that the reason Jemele Hill is no longer on television is because she's not attractive enough.
Concussions may trigger Alzheimer's symptoms through latent viruses
Concussions and repetitive head trauma in sports like football and boxing, once accepted as an unpleasant consequence of ...
Fort Worth sports legend Donald Curry in dire situation; his son pleads for help
Boxing Hall of Famer Donald Curry is in desperate need for help. His son is publicly asking for assistance for his dad.
The Debate On Legality Of Boxing: What Are The Health Implications Of Boxing? Should It Be Banned As An Activity?
By Isaac Nyamungu Recent boxing activities have shown impressive following of the sport. Both professional as well as ...
EastEnders confirms George Knight's Christmas Day secret
EastEnders has aired the aftermath of Elaine Knight's discovery that may incriminate her husband George for Cindy Beale's ...
Boxing hero, 63, suffering with brain disease as son issues heartbreaking plea for support
BOXING legend Donald Curry is suffering with a brain disease, his son revealed in a heartbreaking plea. Curry – a champion in ...