For better treatment, doctors and patients share the decisions July 24, 2014 An initiative at Massachusetts General Hospital gives patients online, written and visual…
Five tips for PCPs: Caring for childhood cancer survivors July 24, 2014 The number of childhood cancer survivors is increasing, but many primary care physicians (PCPs) are…
Researchers find genes that time girls' first periods July 24, 2014 For the first time, researchers have determined the genetic markers that determine the timing of a…
Study confirms 10 million got Obamacare coverage July 23, 2014 Surveys of more than 400,000 Americans confirm earlier reports that suggested more than 10 million…
Boston Marathon bombings spur closer study of ear injuries July 23, 2014 More than a year after the Boston Marathon bombings, charities and researchers are taking note of an…
When wearable tech saves your life, you won't take it off July 23, 2014 Wearable health tech promises to save lives, so startups like MC10 are working to create something…
Aspirin’s Two Sides July 22, 2014 Common genetic variant influences whether aspirin prevents cardiovascular disease—or raises risk
Human Platelets Generated in Bioreactor July 22, 2014 Findings may help meet growing need for blood transfusions worldwide
Deaf toddler has second brainstem device surgery to help him hear July 22, 2014 A deaf toddler who underwent surgery to have a radical auditory device implanted into his brainstem…
The just-right running shoe July 22, 2014 Runners race for a middle ground between earlier design trends. Irene Davis, professor of physical…
Broad Institute receives $650 million mental research gift July 22, 2014 The Broad Institute has received the biggest gift worldwide for psychiatric research, a $650 million…