Varicose Veins: 5 Facts Everyone Should Know
Pesky, puffy and sometimes painful, varicose veins affect half of all Americans over the age of 50. For the most part, they don’t cause medical […]
Do Fitness Trackers Really Work?
See How They Do — and Don’t — Measure Up Over the past several years, fitness trackers have grown in popularity and sophistication. If one […]
Hidden Holiday Exercises
When it comes to being active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, every bit of exercise counts.
Do’s and Don’ts of Holiday Eating
A BIDMC investigation.
Just How Healthy is Chicken Noodle Soup?
But what exactly are the health benefits of this deliciously soothing culinary cure-all?
New Treatments for Lymphedema Available at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Plastic surgeons at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) are bringing new hope to cancer patients by offering innovative procedures for both preventing and treating […]
“Concealed” Scar Technique for Breast Surgery Promotes Emotional Healing
Approximately one in eight women will develop breast cancer during the course of her lifetime. Although genetic testing can identify individuals who have inherited a […]
Sore Throat: Is it Strep?
Having a sore throat is not only a literal pain in the neck; it is also often a mystery. Is it the beginning of a […]
Depression and Pain Go Hand in Hand
People who are depressed often say they are feeling sad, blue, overwhelmed or hopeless. But did you know that many who suffer from depression also complain […]