Research
Can a Computer Diagnose Cancer?
In order to make an accurate cancer diagnosis, a physician may reference numerous books, study dozens of similar cases, and follow a variety “best practice” guidelines. […]
BIDMC Researchers May Have Found a New Way to Prevent Hunger
Eating less without feeling hungry is every dieter’s dream. Now, new research from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) could make it a reality. BIDMC […]
New Discovery Sheds Light on the Relationship Between Heart Disease and Gum Disease
Oral inflammation and heart health have long been connected, but a new study by researchers at the Cambridge-based Forsyth Institute details how a simple, topical […]
Small Study Finds Link Between Breast Implants and Lymphoma
From Botox injections and chemical peels to liposuction and facelifts, cosmetic procedures have become increasingly common. In fact, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports […]
Cambridge-Based Company Discovers Why Taking Antacids Can Lead to Bone Fractures
According to the Forsyth Institute, a Cambridge-based biomedical research company, more than 100 million Americans use prescription and over-the-counter antacid and heartburn medications. Unfortunately, these […]
Eating Fruits and Vegetables with High Pesticide Residues Linked To Poor Semen Quality
We all should all be eating more fruits and vegetables, but a new study by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (HSPH) suggests […]
Local Startup Develops Device to Treat Heart Disease in Kids
Allison Shackelford was just five-years-old when doctors discovered the formation of two large aneurysms in her coronary arteries. Developed as a complication of Kawasaki Disease—a […]
Researchers Are Using Origami to Study Human Tissue Engineering
For those who are suffering from disease or traumatic injuries, receiving an organ transplant can be the difference between life and death. But the U.S. Department […]
MIT Scientists Create Map of Human Epigenome
Since the mapping of the human genome more than a decade ago, scientists have made significant progress in their understanding of the links between genetics […]
Toddlers Drinking Coffee Is Not Uncommon in Boston
When Boston Medical Center (BMC) researchers began their study on kid’s diets, they did not set out to discover how much coffee infants and toddlers […]
Researchers Discover New Genes Linked to Allergies and Asthma
If you suffer from the red-eyed, sneezy, runny-nosed misery that is seasonal allergies, you’re not alone. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology reports […]
Local Study Finds New Evidence Supporting a Genetic Link to Obesity
From Michelle Obama’s crusade against boxed mac and cheese to the cult followings of The Biggest Loser and other weight loss reality shows, it’s no secret […]
Researchers Are Developing a Paper Test for Ebola and Other Viruses
In 2014, West Africa faced the largest Ebola outbreak in history. Skyrocketing diagnosis rates and an alarming number of deaths—the latest CDC figures confirm that nearly 9,600 […]
Study Sheds New Light on How the Brain Processes Speech
When it comes to the study of human physiology, few organs are more complex and intriguing than the human brain. Even though many areas of the brain are still a […]
Want to Lose Weight? Eat Fiber.
A new study by UMass Medical School researchers found that the key to dieting may be more simple than we think. The study, published February […]