Seemingly harmless fluid-filled spaces around the cerebral small vessels, commonly seen on brain MRIs in older adults, are now thought…
Childhood trauma may affect brain structure, predisposing adults to recurring major depressive disorder
Early life trauma may affect the structure of the brain in a way that makes clinical depression more likely to…
Imaging method reveals long-lived patterns in cells of the eye
Cells of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) form unique patterns that can be used to track changes in this important…
Analyzing a Facebook-fueled anti-vaccination attack: ‘It’s not all about autism’
Pitt scientists find a viral anti-vaccination Facebook campaign wasn’t ‘all about autism,’ but instead centered on four distinct themes.
Excess hormones could cause a condition that can lead to blindness in women, study finds
Research has found that increased levels of hormones including testosterone could cause a brain condition that can lead to blindness…
Cryptosporidium parasite detected in Minnesota groundwater
When consumed in contaminated water, the microscopic parasite Cryptosporidium can cause symptoms of stomach cramps, diarrhea and fever. Now, researchers…
New technique could help regrow tissue lost to periodontal disease
About half of all Americans will have periodontal disease at some point in their lives. Characterized by inflamed gums and…
Key to greater efficacy in cancer treatment
Researchers reveal that the number of mitochondria in a cell is, in great part, associated with how the cancer responds…
Unprecedented privacy risk with popular health apps
Researchers call for greater regulation and transparency as analysis of medicines-related apps found most directly shared user data — including…
Many recovering from addiction have chronic health problems, diminished quality of life
A study shows that more than a third of individuals who consider themselves in recovery from an alcohol or other…