People with red hair may face higher melanoma risk due to genetic mutation August 22, 2013 It’s long been known that people with naturally red hair also have a higher risk of the skin…
Doc: Lyme underreporting 'no surprise' but big problem August 22, 2013 It was big news this week when the CDC announced that cases of Lyme disease were vastly…
Omega-3s tied to lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis August 22, 2013 Women who have diets high in omega-3 fatty acids derived from fish are less likely to develop…
Quit smoking program helps psychiatric patients, too August 22, 2013 A new study has found that patients in psychiatric hospitals who take part in smoking cessation…
Gene clues may explain why Brandt's bat lives so long August 21, 2013 Not all small animals lead short lives, and now we know which genes may be behind a remarkable…
Jordan Ruboy, 85, 'old fashioned' pediatrician at MGH August 21, 2013 Dapper and gentle, Jordan S. Ruboy cared for generations of children at his private pediatrics…
Bacteria can cause pain on their own August 21, 2013 Bacteria can directly trigger the nerves that sense pain, suggesting that the body’s own immune…
Data triage for the Boston bombing: How Beth Israel Deaconess protected patient records from hackers, journalists, and curious doctors August 21, 2013 When bombs went off at the Boston Marathon on April 15, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center CIO…
Helping primary care treat minds as well as bodies August 20, 2013 Over 70% of primary care visits today are related to psychosocial issues – things like anxiety or…
NASA introduces new astronaut class August 20, 2013 NASA introduced eight new astronaut candidates to the public Tuesday, four women and four men who…
Sensitivity of e-health data not used in care a low concern for patients August 20, 2013 Patients whose electronic health data is used for secondary purposes aside from their own care…
