Retirees show more signs of depression than those who are still working – and heavy drinking may make their symptoms worse, a new study tracking tens of thousands of over-50s in the U.S reveals.

ICU delirium can be associated with a multitude of factors including underlying and acute medical conditions, pharmacologic agents or treatment regimens like surgery. Currently there is no definitive consensus on drug interventions that aid in the prevention of delirium or its treatment.

While there has been some evidence that the ICU environment plays a role in delirium, more research is needed to understand this association. In a new study from Mass General Brigham and collaborators at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, researchers found windowed patient rooms were associated with an increase in the odds of developing delirium, when compared to patient rooms without windows.

A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham provides information to empower consumers and policymakers about the degree of processing of the foods available at three large grocery retailers. Using an algorithm, the researchers analyzed the offerings from these stores and assigned a score to foods based on how processed they were. They also analyzed food categories to determine what options are available at different stores. Their results are published in Nature Food.A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham provides information to empower consumers and policymakers about the degree of processing of the foods available at three large grocery retailers. Using an algorithm, the researchers analyzed the offerings from these stores and assigned a score to foods based on how processed they were. They also analyzed food categories to determine what options are available at different stores. Their results are published in Nature Food.