Mary R. (Carota) Ciullo, 94

Mrs. Mary R. (Carota) Ciullo, of Worcester, formerly of Millbury, died Thursday, October 13, 2011 in The Jewish Healthcare Center. She was 94. Mary was born on August 4, 1917 in Worcester a daughter of Italian immigrants Vincenzo and Antoinette (Luzzo) Carota. She was...

Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Depression? The Jury Is Still Out

A meta-analysis says success depends on a high percentage of EPA, but a large study using this dose finds only small effects in less severely ill patients. Associations between depression and low fish consumption or low blood levels of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty...

Arnold “Arnie” E. Goodhile, 77

Arnold “Arnie” E. Goodhile, 77, of Manning Street, Jefferson, died peacefully on Saturday, September 17, 2011, under the loving care of his family and the staff at St. Mary Health Care Center in Worcester. He was born in Holden, the son of Stewart M. and...

Clinical Diagnosis Remarkably Accurate in Early-Onset Dementias

Experts in dementia predicted neuropathology using only clinical history and neuropsychological screening exams. Across dementia subtypes, definitive diagnosis has historically been reserved for cases with neuropathological confirmation or positive genetic testing....