Temporary loss of smell, or anosmia, is the main neurological symptom and one of the earliest and most commonly reported indicators of COVID-19. Studies…
Inside brain cells, errors in DNA can accumulate as we age. But in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, these errors — known as somatic mutations…
The initial surge of COVID-19 patients in Boston-area hospitals has passed, but the memories of caring for them will forever remain with physicians involved…
A new study finds that women who had experienced infertility had a 16 percent increased risk of heart failure compared with women who did…
A team of researchers has developed a genetic risk score for six common diseases, which could assist doctors and patients when making medical decisions.…
When you think about progressive brain disorders that cause dementia, you usually think of memory problems. But sometimes language problems — also known as…
As female representation rose dramatically in U.S. medical schools, the number of Black men in academic medicine stagnated or decreased, according to a special…
On Monday, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Rochelle Walensky, announced that the agency will undergo a monthlong review to…
People who eat two or more servings of avocado each week may lower their risk of cardiovascular disease compared to people who rarely eat…