Alzheimer’s disease: mounting evidence that herpes virus is a cause
Ruth Itzhaki, University of Manchester More than 30m people worldwide suffer from Alzheimer’s disease – the most common form of
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Model can more naturally detect depression in conversati
Neural network learns speech patterns that predict depression in clinical interviews. Rob Matheson | MIT News Office MIT News To
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“Inactive” ingredients may not be, study finds
Most pills contain compounds with potential to cause allergic reactions or discomfort in some patients. Anne Trafton | MIT News
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New pill can deliver insulin
Capsule that releases insulin in the stomach could replace injections for patients with type 1 diabetes. Anne Trafton | MIT
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How tumors behave on acid
Acidic environment triggers genes that help cancer cells metastasize. Anne Trafton | MIT News Office MIT News Scientists have long
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Brain wave stimulation may improve Alzheimer’s symptoms
Noninvasive treatment improves memory and reduces amyloid plaques in mice. Anne Trafton | MIT News Office MIT News By
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In China, a link between happiness and air quality
Moods expressed on social media tend to decline when air pollution gets worse, study finds. Helen Knight | MIT News
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Fasting boosts stem cells’ regenerative capacity
A drug treatment that mimics fasting can also provide the same benefit, study finds. Anne Trafton | MIT News Office
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Seven myths and truths about healthy skin
Sara J Brown, University of Dundee Skin is our largest organ and something we may take for granted when it’s
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‘Smiling depression’: it’s possible to be depressed while appearing happy – here’s why that’s particularly dangerous
Olivia Remes, University of Cambridge The term “smiling depression” – appearing happy to others while internally suffering depressive symptoms –
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