Researchers find there is a connection between mental health problems and dementia
Scientists might’ve found a way to reduce or delay dementia. A paper in JAMA Psychiatry studied 1.7 million people across three decades. They wanted to see if people with mental disorders have a higher risk for dementia later in life. Researchers have found that there is a connection between mental health problems and dementia for both men and women. However, scientists do say that most people with mental disorders will not develop dementia.
New treatment destroys advanced-stage ovarian cancer in mice
A new treatment destroys advanced-stage ovarian cancer in mice. Researchers for the study in Science Advances implanted tiny beads called ‘drug factories’ near the tumors. These beads then continually produce a natural compound that activates white blood cells to fight the cancer. The scientists think the treatment will be ready for human clinical trials this fall (Rice University article).
Stanford report explains how to spot online disinformation
And finally… with so much information at our fingertips, how can we know what’s true? A report from Stanford University explains how to spot disinformation online. The first step is to check the account’s handle. Fake accounts pretending to be a credible source have to change the username slightly, for example, adding a period to the end of the name. The report also advises to be skeptical of content, saying to always look for factual material backing up any claims.
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