Harnessing AI tools for better treatment of serious mental illnesses
Serious mental illnesses (SMI) take a tremendous toll on individuals, their friends and family, and society as a…
Genome-wide analysis of brain age identifies 59 associated loci and unveils relationships with mental and physical health
Ethical approval This study used individual-level data from the UKB (www.ukbiobank.ac.uk) and LIFE-Adult (www.uniklinikum-leipzig.de/einrichtungen/life)26,29,30. Both studies were conducted…
What’s my Alzheimer’s risk, and can I really do anything to change it?
A few years ago, my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, just like his older brother and his…
Study shows c-Kit–expressing sweet cells are central to taste bud regeneration after nerve injury
Taste is one of our most vital senses, shaping appetite, nutrition, and quality of life. Yet taste buds…
Deadly brain cancer erodes skull bone and alters immune marrow
Scientists at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC) and Albert Einstein College of Medicine have shown for the…
Soft Drinks’ Effect on the Gut Tied to Major Depression Risk
Soft drink consumption is linked to a higher risk for major depressive disorder (MDD) and more severe symptoms…
Scientists directly visualize protein clusters linked to Parkinson’s for the first time
Scientists have, for the first time, directly visualized and quantified the protein clusters believed to trigger Parkinson’s, marking…
Wearable patch reduces cravings for alcohol and drugs — Harvard Gazette
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham and Harvard shows that a non-drug, wearable device can…
Ultraprocessed food addiction in older adults: Key findings
Researchers warn that ultraprocessed food has left a lasting imprint on older Americans, especially women, linking addictive eating…
Early trial finds promise for avelumab and radiation in treating leptomeningeal disease
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have reported encouraging results from a phase 1B clinical trial showing that the…
Scientists Found a Major Problem With Vitamin B12 Guidelines, and Your Brain Might Be at Risk
Low-normal B12 in older adults was tied to slower processing, cognitive decline, and brain damage. Scientists warn that…
AI tool detects tiny brain lesions to help children with epilepsy live seizure-free
John was a “typical, thriving” eight-year-old boy when one night he woke up feeling very strange. His arms…