Can Genetics Treat Cancer?
A huge database being developed locally could be a boon for cancer patients.
Roundup: Fresh Food Delivery
Here’s where to find fresh, healthy foods delivered to your door.
New Chest Pain Testing for Children
Boston Children’s Hospital’s new procedure claims to show more accurate results with fewer costs.
Roundup: January Race Calendar
Put on your lined gloves and wool socks and get moving this winter.
Ask The Expert: How To Avoid Too Many Holiday Sweets
We asked a local nutritionist how to curb your holiday sweet cravings.
Many Medical Tests Are Unnecessary, Study Says
Thirty percent of commonly performed tests don’t need to happen.
Energy-boosting, Healthy Snack Ideas
A Boston Children’s Hospital nutritionist gives us tips and recipes for a healthy and energy-filled holiday.
You Probably Have Computer Vision Syndrome
Doctors at Mass. Eye and Ear have identified a syndrome related to prolonged smartphone usage.
Hearing Loss May Not Just Be Part of Aging
A new Brigham and Women’s study says that hearing loss may be prevented by physical activity.
Ask The Expert: Are E-Readers Harmful to Children’s Eyes?
A doctor tells us if e-readers or paper books are better for eye health.
Giving Sight To The Blind
Funded by opera superstar Andrea Bocelli, MIT researchers are developing wearable computers to help the blind ’see.’
Gift Ideas For Runners, Yogis, and Bikers
A last-minute holiday shopping guide for the health nut in your life.
Personalized Fresh Groceries, Delivered
Valley Green Feast hopes to start delivering locally grown produce to the Boston area in January.
Childhood Malnutrition Effects May Be Reversible, Study Says
A Boston University study reveals that malnutrition’s cognitive effects are still temporary until age eight.
The Link Between Pesticides and Parkinson’s
A new MIT study says that exposure to pesticides used in farming may increase risk for Parkinson’s disease.