There's yet another downside to overusing antibiotics July 22, 2015 Scientists have found yet another reason not to overuse the drugs - they're turning bacteria into…
Less-invasive repair of aortic aneurysm better in short term: study July 22, 2015 Minimally invasive surgery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm appears to boost survival in the…
Tumor-fighting drugs take on tuberculosis July 22, 2015 By bridging the gaps that divide cancer, immunology, and microbiology, researchers may yet find…
Could screening students for drug use curb the opiate addiction crisis? July 22, 2015 Amid an opioid addiction crisis, which killed more than 1,000 people last year in Massachusetts…
American History 201 July 21, 2015 Genetic studies link indigenous peoples in the Amazon and Australasia
Mass. General top US News hospital rankings July 21, 2015 Massachusetts General Hospital edged out the Mayo Clinic to reclaim its spot as the top-rated…
Scientists trace an ancient connection between Amazonians and Australasians July 21, 2015 Some people in the Brazilian Amazon are very distant relations of indigenous Australians, New…
Trauma post trauma July 21, 2015 The "gold standard" treatment for PTSD makes many vets' symptoms even worse. Roger Pitman, professor…
We just got a step closer to genetically engineering human babies, thanks to this powerful lab technique July 21, 2015 Scientists think they've found a way to prevent some of the unintended consequences of a new gene…
Making the end of life part of health care July 20, 2015 The news earlier this month that Medicare plans to reimburse doctors for conversations with patients…