Weight-loss drug linked to fewer COVID deaths
Wegovy is manufactured by Novo Nordisk. Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via AP Health Weight-loss drug linked to fewer COVID deaths Large-scale study finds Wegovy reduces risk of …
Smokers are less likely to develop Parkinson’s. Why?
Health Smokers are less likely to develop Parkinson’s. Why? Researchers test theory explaining medical mystery and identify potential new treatment Brandon Chase BWH Communications August …
Alzheimer’s drug may save lives through ‘suspended animation’
Health Alzheimer’s drug may save lives through ‘suspended animation’ Tadpoles from the Xenopus laevis species of frogs were used in the study. Credit: Unravel Biosciences …
Implantable device responds to opioid overdose
Researchers are developing an implantable device that can deliver naloxone during an opioid overdose. Health Implantable device responds to opioid overdose Without assistance, it allows …
Study detects ‘hidden consciousness’ in brain injury patients
Health Study detects ‘hidden consciousness’ in brain injury patients Jennifer Welsh MGB Communications August 21, 2024 5 min read 25% of participants with severe brain …
Examining new weight-loss drugs, pediatric bariatric patients
Health Examining new weight-loss drugs, pediatric bariatric patients AP Photo/David J. Phillip Samantha Laine Perfas Harvard Staff Writer August 20, 2024 7 min read Researcher …
Can good sleep help prevent diabetes?
Health Can good sleep help prevent diabetes? Study links irregular sleep patterns with higher disease risk BWH Communications July 23, 2024 3 min read Getting …
Does your brain reflect your sex?
Health Does your brain reflect your sex? Precision medicine is just one field where the answer matters July 30, 2024 5 min read Part of …
Shingles may increase risk of cognitive decline
Health Shingles may increase risk of cognitive decline Availability of vaccine offers opportunity to reduce burden of shingles and possible dementia BWH Communications August 20, 2024 …
Between bright light and a good mood, plenty of sleep
Health Between bright light and a good mood, plenty of sleep Brigham and Women’s Communications July 17, 2024 2 min read Researchers outline path to …