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Boston Mayor Launches Million-Pound March

Apr 23

Boston launches its million-pound march. »

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Daily Rounds: Medical Cost Mystery; Statin Warnings; Tick Winter; NICU Webcams

Apr 16

Why medical bills are a mystery (The New York Times) “Rising health care costs are busting the federal budget as well as those of states, counties and municipalities. Policy makers and health care leaders have spent decades trying to figure out what to... »

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Warning: Doctors Could Misread New Depression Guidelines

Mar 27

Researchers warn in a letter that new depression guidelines might be misread by busy doctors. »

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Analysis: Financial Conflicts Continue To Abound In New Mental Disorder Manual

Mar 15

A new analysis by researchers at Harvard and Tufts makes a disconcerting point: The revised Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (aka, the DSM, the internationally recognized guide to classifying mental health disorders produced by the... »

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From Spring Break To Quadriplegia, And Building A New Life

Mar 09

By Dr. Annie Brewster On March 19, 1991, Larry Brennan broke his neck. He was 18 years old and suddenly paralyzed. He’s had to use a wheelchair ever since. At the time of the accident, Larry was a freshman at the University of Massachusetts Amherst; he... »

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One Doctor’s Quest to Change Medicine Through Song

Feb 03

A doctor aims to change medicine and improve our health by writing songs. Continue reading → »

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Study Raises Major Questions About Nicotine Patches And Gum

Jan 09

A Harvard/UMass study finds nicotine gum and patches do not help smokers resist relapse. Continue reading → »

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How To Outsmart The Stealthy Stomach Bug

Jan 06

Amid the seasonal uptick in stomach viruses, hand-washing is the best prevention. Continue reading → »

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Using Soap Operas, Cooking Classes To Fight Diabetes

Dec 16

Using Soap Operas, Supermarket Tours To Undercut Diabetes Continue reading → »

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Daily Rounds: Stressed Out War Dogs; Catholics Offering Contraceptives; Ambien For The Near Dead; A Workplace Ban On E-Cigarettes

Dec 02

After Duty, Dogs Suffer Like Soldiers (The New York Times) “If anyone needed evidence of the frontline role played by dogs in war these days, here is the latest: the four-legged, wet-nosed troops used to sniff out mines, track down enemy fighters and c... »

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Everyone Needs A Flu Shot, Even Occupiers

Dec 01

Everyone Needs A Flu Shot, Even Occupiers Continue reading → »

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‘Health Of Boston’ Mixes Good News And Bad: Teen Births Down, Racial Gaps Loom

Nov 30

The new "Health of Boston" report mixes good news with bad. Continue reading → »

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Breaking: ‘Probable’ Bacterial Meningitis In Boston Latin Student

Nov 21

A probable case of meningitis is reported at Boston Latin Academy. Continue reading → »

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First Human Gene Therapy Trial Planned For Deadly Tay-Sachs Disease

Nov 11

Researchers plan a clinical trial next year for Tay-Sachs Disease, a rare but deadly genetic disease. Continue reading → »

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