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Research links soccer heading to decline in the brain microstructure and function

Reviewed New research being presented this week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) links soccer heading – where players hit the ball with their head – to a measurable decline in the microstructure and function of the brain over a two-year period. There is enormous worldwide concern for brain […]

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Q&A: Improvements in HIV care for Black and white men who have sex with men

Katherine Rich, MD MPH, resident in the MGH Department of Medicine, is the first author of a recently published paper in JAMA Network Open, “Projected Life Expectancy Gains from Improvements in HIV Care in Black and White Men Who Have Sex With Men.” Aima Ahonkhai, MD MPH and Emily Hyle, MD MSc, physician investigators in […]

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Rate of concussions after hits to side of the head dropped following NHL Rule 48, study finds

The incidence and proportion of concussions suffered by NHL players following hits to the lateral side of the head reduced substantially following the implementation of the league’s Rule 48, according to a study led by Michael Hutchison, an associate professor in the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE). The study, published […]

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Could coffee grounds be the key to preventing Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?

A new study shows caffeic-acid-based Carbon Quantum Dots (CACQDs), made from coffee grounds, may be able to protect the brain from neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. The research suggests that caffeic acid’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties may help combat the effects of lifestyle and environmental factors that increase the risk of such disorders. Adopting […]

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Evolving overdose crisis shakes previously effective treatments

“You can’t inject a horse tranquilizer and think nothing bad is gonna happen” to you, said Ty Sears, 33, a longtime drug user now in recovery. Sears was referring to xylazine, a sedative used for animal surgeries that has infiltrated the illicit drug supply across the country, contributing to a steady climb in overdose deaths. […]