When emotional stress becomes physical illness December 19, 2013 The discussion on how to determine whether an illness is physical or psychological erupted this…
How to improve (and increase) your sleep December 19, 2013 The author writes about the effect of insufficient sleep on productivity. A study from HMS is…
Surgical treatment can harm women, doctors say December 18, 2013 A Boston surgeon and his wife, an anesthesiologist, are pushing to stop a widespread surgical…
Harvard fined $24,000 for violating animal welfare law in care of monkeys December 18, 2013 Federal regulators have fined Harvard Medical School for animal welfare violations.
Ancient toe bone shows incest role in Neanderthal decline December 18, 2013 DNA from an ancient toe bone has provided new insight into the lives of Neanderthals, revealing…
Narcolepsy confirmed as autoimmune disease December 18, 2013 Researchers have confirmed a longstanding hypothesis that narcolepsy is an autoimmune disease, in…
Hypertension guidelines could lower medication use December 18, 2013 A smaller number of older Americans with hypertension could be put on blood pressure-lowering…
Premature twins share inspiring story December 18, 2013 A My Fox Boston segment highlights a story about twins born prematurely at Beth Israel Deaconess…
Timing End-of-Life Talks December 17, 2013 Despite preferences for their own care, many physicians still delay hospice discussions with…
Frustration on all fronts in struggle over child's future December 17, 2013 Part 2 of a story profiling a patient at Boston Children’s Hospital. Colleen Ryan, instructor in…
Sestinas from the clinic December 17, 2013 Rafael Campo, associate professor of medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, is profiled…
Medical trials for kids don't always match global need December 17, 2013 Research trials that evaluate drugs and other treatments for children don’t always align with…
