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Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have uncovered the reason why some people experience more intense itching from allergens and mosquito bites than others.
Sep 4, 2024
A common gut microorganism may play a surprising role in how our bodies process healthy foods.
Jul 8, 2024
New research indicates that physical activity lowers cardiovascular disease risk in part by reducing stress-related signaling in the brain.
Apr 15, 2024
The crack of a gunshot ringing out in the night is all too familiar to many Americans.
Apr 3, 2024
A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham demonstrated the use of deep brain stimulation (DBS) to map a ‘human dysfunctome’ — a collection of dysfunctional brain circuits associated with different disorders.
Feb 22, 2024
A new study co-led by investigators from Mass Eye and Ear, a member of Mass General Brigham, demonstrated the effectiveness of a gene therapy towards restoring hearing function for children suffering from hereditary deafness.
Jan 26, 2024
New research indicates that the eating disorder anorexia nervosa is associated with being an early riser, unlike many other disorders that tend to be evening-based such as depression, binge eating disorder and schizophrenia.
Jan 5, 2024
Myosteatosis, or aging-related fat accumulation in skeletal muscles, is a leading cause of declines in muscle strength and quality of life in elderly adults.
Dec 19, 2023
Cocoa extract has shown a potential protective effect on cognition but randomized clinical trials in older adults have had inconsistent results.
Dec 7, 2023
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham found that one in five individuals taking Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir therapy, commonly known as Paxlovid, to…
Nov 14, 2023
In a randomized controlled clinical trial of adults with moderate-to-severe depression, those who participated in heated yoga sessions experienced significantly greater reductions in depressive symptoms compared with a control group.
Oct 23, 2023
Diagnostic tools for timely, accurate and inexpensive early cancer detection that can assess risk or monitor response to treatment could help patients get the care they need faster and improve existing care strategies.
Oct 9, 2023
Metformin, the most commonly used drug to treat type 2 diabetes, not only lowers blood sugar levels but has revealed to extend lifespan in C.
Aug 24, 2023
People who find it difficult to find time to exercise during a busy work week may concentrate their moderate-to-vigorous physical activity to one to two days of the week or weekend.
Jul 19, 2023
