Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, impacts around 40 million people globally, with numbers expected to rise significantly in the future. Despite its widespread effect, finding effective treatments has been challenging. Recently, researchers have uncovered a potential link between a prevalent stomach bacterium, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s. This discovery by a McGill University research team suggests new directions for exploring the role of infections in Alzheimer’s and developing preventive measures. The Helicobacter pylori Connectio…