Could This Everyday Item Be Your Hidden Defense Against Cancer?
Research indicates that regular aspirin intake can significantly lower colorectal cancer risk in people with high lifestyle-related risk factors. Among men and women followed for…
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New Study Unveils Alzheimer’s Risk Tied More to Mothers Than Fathers
Study by Mass General Brigham indicates that considering sex-specific parental history may be crucial in identifying adults at an increased risk. A recent study conducted…
Could Delaying Life Support Withdrawal Save Lives? New Insights From Brain Injury Research
Findings support a more cautious approach to making early decisions on withdrawal of life support following traumatic brain injuries. Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is…
Cocoa Extract: A Cognitive Boost for Older Adults With Poor Diets
Recent research shows cocoa extract supplements may benefit cognition in older adults with poor diets, but not in those with healthy diets, according to a…
Daily Consumption of Sugary Drinks Linked to Increased Risk of Liver Cancer and Chronic Liver Disease
Around 65% of U.S. adults drink sugar-sweetened beverages on a daily basis. Around 65% of American adults regularly consume beverages sweetened with sugar. Chronic liver…
The Future of Medicine? ChatGPT Shows “Impressive” Accuracy in Clinical Decision Making
Researchers from Mass General Brigham determined that ChatGPT achieved an accuracy rate of almost 72% across all medical specialties and phases of clinical care, and…
New Research Sheds Light on New “Molecular Road” to Alzheimer’s Disease
Genetic detective work by Brigham researchers sheds light on a promising new treatment strategy for Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) manifests with a broad spectrum…
Not Concussions: Scientists Unveil Real Drivers of CTE in Football
Scientists from Mass General Brigham and Boston University have developed a new tool that has created the first-ever playbook to prevent chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Does…
A Precursor to Cancer – Gut Microbiome Changes Linked to Colon Polyps
Grasping the connection between the gut microbiome and the polyp growth paves the way for potential diagnostic procedures and treatments. Researchers from Mass General Brigham…
Moving Forward: Why Universal Masking Is No Longer Needed
Experts call for adapting policies to accommodate evolving circumstances. According to healthcare epidemiologists and infectious disease specialists from various healthcare systems across Boston and beyond,…
Early Menopause May Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Research conducted by Mass General Brigham supports clinical guidelines that indicate starting hormone therapy is safer when started close to the onset of menopause. Women…