Some common germs might plant the seed for dementia later in life. Research out today has found a link between several infectious diseases, particularly herpes simplex-1 (HSV-1), and a greater risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists at Gilead Sciences conducted the study, published Tuesday in BMJ Open. They analyzed the medical records of Americans with health […]
Scientists Made Chewing Gum That Combats Herpes and the Flu
Here’s something to chew on: antiviral gum. Scientists have developed chewing gum that can safely trap the influenza virus and the viruses that cause herpes, at least in the lab. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Dental Medicine developed the gum, made from bean powder. In various experiments, a protein found in the […]