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A new treatment for peanut allergies November 6, 2013 A new study conducted by researchers from HMS and Boston Children’s Hospital’s Division of Allergy…
Why we overeat: It's not genetics, 'we're living in a carnival' November 6, 2013 It’s a question that impacts our physical health, our mental health and health systems throughout…
Neurotechnology: BRAIN storm November 6, 2013 Barack Obama announced his BRAIN Initiative in April. Ever since, neuroscientists have been…
Are you sleeping too much? November 5, 2013 You’re groggy, dizzy even. You can’t see straight and you can’t keep your eyes (or your mind)…
Gut bacteria may be implicated in rheumatoid arthritis November 5, 2013 The bacteria that live in your intestines are a mixed blessing. Scientists have known for decades…
Mediterranean diet: small changes, big benefits November 5, 2013 Though it’s been known for a while that the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes fruits and…
Biomarker could help guide melanoma treatment November 5, 2013 Researchers have identified a functional biomarker that can predict whether BRAF-mutant melanomas…
Brain scans show fibromyalgia patients process pain differently November 5, 2013 Brain scans reveal that people with fibromyalgia are not as able to prepare for pain as healthy…
History of prostate cancer tied to higher odds for melanoma November 5, 2013 Men with prostate cancer may face an increased risk for developing melanoma skin cancer down the…
More doctors prescribing stress management November 4, 2013 Many medical issues are affected by stress, leading doctors to increasingly help their patients…
Health answers: How does heart rate change with age? November 4, 2013 How does heart rate change with age? Lewis Lipsitz, HMS professor of medicine at Hebrew SeniorLife…
Strep scorecard might tell if you can skip doc visit November 4, 2013 Debating whether to seek a strep test for that sore throat? One day there could be an app for that…