Health The brain that defied Alzheimer’s Genetic mutation found that could shed light on mechanism for disease resistance, lead to new therapies Neil Osterweil MGH News and Public Affairs August 1, 2022 5 min read Illustration by Roy Scott Aliria Rosa Piedrahita de Villegas should have developed Alzheimer’s disease in her 40s and died from the disease in her 60s because of a rare genetic mutation. Instead, she lived dementia-free into her 70s, and now...

Health Study reveals fentanyl’s effects on the brain The EEG tests reveal that fentanyl begins to impair breathing about four minutes before there is any change in alertness. Tests show why opioid is so deadly: ‘It stops people’s breathing before they even realize it’ Fentanyl is used to supplement sedation and relieve severe pain during and after surgery, but it’s also one of the deadliest drugs of the opioid epidemic. In research conducted by investigators...

Individuals with symptoms of anxiety or depression … were most vulnerable to developing cannabis use disorder, according to the study. iStock by Getty Images Health Medical marijuana may trigger substance abuse Tracy Hampton MGH News and Public Affairs March 18, 2022 4 min read The hype over medical marijuana for treating health problems may be exaggerated, researchers find Obtaining a medical marijuana card may pose a risk for those who use cannabis products to treat...

Short-term study finds fries and almonds almost equal, but over the long haul, one takes the lead. iStock by Getty Images Health Sorry, fries are no match for almonds Maureen Salamon Harvard Health Blog Contributor May 10, 2022 2 min read Harvard expert challenges potato industry-funded study that finds little difference between the two foods In a perfect world, indulging in a daily portion of french fries instead of almonds would be a simple choice,...