Research
MIT Study Finds That A Computer System Can Identify Objects As Well As Primate Brains
A team of MIT researchers found that an existing computer vision system can achieve object recognition as well as humans and other primates, opening the […]
E-Books May Be Ruining Your Sleep
If you’re using an iPad or other form of e-reader to “curl up” with a good book at night, you may be sacrificing precious sleeping […]
Mobile Device Use During Meals Leads to Fewer Interactions with Children
It’s no secret we are all obsessed with our phones, and countless articles have been written on the the health and relationship risks associated with […]
Researchers Link Fine Particulate Air Pollution to Increased Autism Risk
A new study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers found that women who were exposed to “high levels of fine particulate matter specifically […]
Majority of Obese Teens Were Also Obese in Adolescence, Study Says
A new study led by researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital looked at childhood obesity patterns over time and found that earlier interventions are needed when it […]
Local Researchers are Working on a Canine Gum Disease Vaccine
Gum disease, a.k.a. gingivitis, is something most people try to prevent by brushing and flossing (hopefully). But, it turns out, that it’s also one of […]
Alzheimer’s Drug May Reduce the Urge to Binge Eat
Memantine, a neuroprotective drug typically prescribed to Alzheimer’s patients, may perform what Boston University School of Medicine researchers are calling “double-duty.” Scientists there found that […]
Harvard Research Says One-Fifth of Massachusetts Adults Have Experienced Medical Errors
A new poll from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) presents a startling figure: Twenty-three percent of adults surveyed felt that they or someone […]
Breakfast in Classroom Program Linked to Better Breakfast Participation, Attendance
Schools that offer the Breakfast in the Classroom (BIC) program—where kids, no matter their income level, eat breakfast in school right after the opening bell—had higher participation in […]
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Receives Five-Year, $4.5 Million Grant
Through a new, $4.5 million grant from Feihe International, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is creating a new entity called the Feihe Nutrition Laboratory. […]
Hearing Problems Continue for Victims of the Boston Marathon Bombings
After the Boston Marathon bombings, more than 100 patients were evaluated for blast-related ear injuries, according to Massachusetts Eye and Ear. Ninety-four of those injured individuals […]
Sleep Disorders Found To Be Widespread in Firefighters
Regionally, the Northeast has the highest fireground injury rate, according to the National Fire Protection Association. But when firefighters are not battling a blaze, they’re […]
New Brigham and Women’s Study Examines End of Life Care
According to Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), cancer patients are choosing hospice care today more than ever before. But, hospital reps say that the intensity […]
Boston Children’s Hospital Creates a New Brain Imaging System For Infants
Boston Children’s Hospital has been working to create a new device that can help doctors better understand brain disorders in infants, such as epilepsy and seizures. Now, […]
Improved Handoff Communications Reduced Hospital Injuries
Communication is key in most professional fields, but when it comes to health care, it can be a matter of life and death. In fact, according […]