For decades, scientists have looked for explanations as to why certain conditions occur with age. Now a fascinating body of research supports a largely unrecognized culprit: the aging of the eye. Dr. David Berson, a professor of medical science whose lab studies what the eye tells the brain, spoke to The New York Times about the topic. Read more

Butler Hospital has awarded Dr. Steven A. Rasmussen of Barrington with its annual award for physician excellence in 2011. The Robert J. Westlake, MD Award annually goes to a doctor at Butler Hospital in recognition of their personal achievements and contributions to the mental health of the people of Rhode Island. Read more

A study led by Xiaomeng Xu, a psychology intern in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, finds that a brain scan conducted at the very beginning of a relationship can determine whether a couple is destined for love and marriage or heartbreak. Read more