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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 24, 2026·8 min readBacterial Infections Accelerate Brain Aging, Dementia RiskDoes infection cause dementia? New research shows severe bacterial infections and UTIs are linked to increased dementia risk, independent of other health factors. Learn how infections might accelerate brain aging.Read More
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