Research published Tuesday is the first to connect the dots between a common herpes virus, head injury, and Alzheimer's.

Concussions and repetitive head trauma in sports like football and boxing, once accepted as an unpleasant consequence of ...

New research suggests that concussions and repetitive head trauma may reactivate dormant viruses like HSV-1 in the brain, potentially triggering neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

Pneumonia can be life-threatening when fluid fills the lungs’ air sacs. In general, a vaccination is in order for all adults 65 and older. Shingles is a reactivation of the virus that causes ...

Colds, flu, COVID and other illnesses are the gifts that keep on giving, especially following the holiday season where people ...

A groundbreaking study reveals that concussions and repetitive head injuries in sports could trigger latent viruses in the ...

Chickenpox is a common and highly infectious ... Younger children may skip this stage and start with a rash. Older children and adults tend to be more unwell with high fever, flu like symptoms ...

Children at the Jersey Shore are less likely to be fully vaccinated than others across the state. Here's why that worries doctors.

Indian healthcare is at a transformative juncture, with prevention taking centre stage in efforts to combat rising health challenges and chronic diseases. The year 2025 will see a stronger emphasis on ...

The flu vaccine is a must for anyone over 60. Influenza can be more severe in older adults, often leading to complications like pneumonia. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...