The painful story behind modern anesthesia October 16, 2013 In a monthly column for PBS NewsHour, Dr. Howard Markel revisits moments that changed the course…
Measured in human terms October 15, 2013 Betsy Nabel, president of Brigham and Women’s Hospital and an HMS professor of medicine, authored…
Irisin molecule could help explain why exercise is good for the brain October 15, 2013 It’s no secret that exercise is not just good for your body, but also the mind. Now, scientists…
Like dad, Vietnam played a pivotal role for Vanessa Kerry October 15, 2013 Secretary of State John Kerry’s relationship with Vietnam is well known. This article provides…
A push to sell testosterone gels troubles doctors October 15, 2013 Once a niche treatment for people suffering from hormonal deficiencies caused by medical problems…
Scholars In Medicine Fellowship Offered October 15, 2013 Nancy Lurie Marks Family Foundation seeking summer applicants
Workout booster contains banned stimulant, study finds October 14, 2013 A popular sports supplement sold as a workout booster to help users “train beyond” their limits…
How your knees can predict the weather October 14, 2013 Do weather conditions really aggravate physical pain? It is one of the longest running…
Why is it so hard to find a doctor? October 13, 2013 Across Massachusetts, about half of primary care doctors aren’t taking new patients, according to…
The soaring cost of a simple breath October 13, 2013 Asthma — the most common chronic disease that affects Americans of all ages, about 40 million…
Stress leads some doctors to abuse prescription drugs, study says October 11, 2013 When doctors abuse painkillers or other prescription drugs, they’re usually not doing it to get…
