Research
New Technique May Improve Diagnosis of Osteoarthritis
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have developed a new imaging technique which may improve the diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis, a common condition […]
Home-Packed Lunches Often Fall Short of Nutrition Guidelines, Study Says
It’s already that time: Back-to-school commercials have taken over the airwaves. In addition to the pencils and notebooks, you may want to add something else to that […]
Vasectomy May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk, Study Says
Men who have a vasectomy may increase their risk of developing advanced prostate cancer by 20 percent, according to a new study from Harvard School of Public […]
The Timing of the Onset of Puberty in Girls May Affect Health Later in Life, Study Says
Does timing matter when it comes to when girls get their first period? According to new research, the answer is yes. In fact, scientists believe […]
Boston Scientists Created Human Platelets With a ‘Next-Generation Bioreactor’
According to Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) researchers, every year in the U.S., more than 2.17 million platelet units (blood cells that form clots) are […]
Screening For Eating Disorders at School Could Improve Detection, Study Says
Boston Children’s Hospital researchers found that by conducting a brief screening survey at school, teens at risk for an eating disorder could be identified earlier and […]
Discovery May Improve Treatment for Cancer-Related Condition
Unfortunately, the American Cancer Society predicts that more than 1.6 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year, with nearly 38,000 new cases in Massachusetts […]
The Way Generic Drugs Look Can Disrupt Use, Study Says
Do looks really matter? When it comes to the appearance of pills, a new study says yes. We all know that generic versions of prescription […]
Discovery Suggests Potential Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes affects more than 25 million adults and children in the United States. In fact, 1.9 million new diagnoses […]
Researchers at Harvard Medical School Use Stem Cells to Regrow Corneas
In collaboration with several area hospitals, researchers at Harvard Medical School (HMS) have discovered a potential vision restoration technique that could benefit those with damaging eye diseases. […]
Audio Game May Help People with Hearing Loss
Thanks to a recent innovation from researchers at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, new therapeutic tools may be available for the […]
Angry Outbursts Increase Risk of Heart Attack, Study Says
The next time you feel like lashing out at an inconsiderate driver on the Pike or the waitress who messed up your order, consider this: […]
Boston University Receives Grant to Study Alzheimer’s
Researchers from the Biomedical Genetics Division of the Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have received a $12.6 million, four-year grant from the National Institutes of […]
Treating Addiction During and After Hospitalization Reduces Relapse, Study Says
The simple act of recommending post-hospital addiction treatment and helping to facilitate that recommendation reduces relapses in opiate addicts, according to a new study by […]
Does Moderna Therapeutics Have the NEXT Next Big Thing?
In December, Moderna Therapeutics announced a technology that would revolutionize medicine and disrupt the pharmaceutical industry, a promise startups have been making for decades. Can Moderna pull off what countless others have not?