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…
Alcohol raises dementia risk at every level of drinking, genetic study shows
New evidence from large-scale genetic and cohort studies reveals that alcohol increases dementia risk across the dose range,…
Mediterranean diet offsets genetic risk for dementia, study finds — Harvard Gazette
New research suggests that following a Mediterranean-style diet may help offset a person’s genetic risk for developing Alzheimer’s…
Antidepressant fluoxetine alters brain energy use and boosts neural plasticity
 A new study shows that the widely used antidepressant fluoxetine does more than boost serotonin levels: it…
New research explores pre-diagnostic indicators of dementia
A new study from Finland shows that low labor market participation for non-retirement related reasons may be an…
Manual dexterity and the human brain evolved together
A century and a half ago, Frederick Engels, in an unpublished 1876 essay titled, The Part Played by Labor…
Blood and brain biomarkers transform how doctors confirm Alzheimer’s disease
By integrating clinical assessment with cutting-edge biomarkers, researchers chart a practical pathway to faster and fairer Alzheimer’s diagnosis,…
How DNA methylation changes during brain development influence autism and schizophrenia
Researchers at the University of Exeter have created a detailed temporal map of chemical changes to DNA through…