Health Headlines
Apps That Penetrate the Inner Psyche: Where Will We Draw the Line?
UMass clinical psychologist and associate professor Sherry Pagoto has her sights set on developing a phone app sophisticated enough to tell you when you are […]
CNN Polling Says the Obamacare Ruling Will Not Affect the Election
Yeah, and pigs can fly. [WCVB]
Could You Compete in the Olympics this Summer?
Only if you have an electronic medical record. Welcome to the future. [WBUR]
Massachusetts Restricts Teenage Tanning
Imagine this: You’re a 16-year-old girl, asked to prom by one of the hunks on the football team, pale as a ghost from those miserable […]
Latest Internet Scam: Counterfeit Adderrall Tablets
These days, it’s easy to pick up your drugs when they’re delivered to your front door step with the click of a button. But beware […]
How to Jog Your Memory (Literally)
Researchers at Dartmouth recently published a study on the effects of exercise on mood and cognitive function. The study concluded that, overall, “exercise generally enhances […]
The Soda Obsession: Will Boston Follow in New York City's Footsteps?
Tell someone they can’t get a 32-ounce Dr. Pepper, and all hell breaks loose: NYC Mayor Bloomberg’s recent proposal of a ban on sodas larger […]
Study Links Maternal Smoking to Autism in Kids
A new study says smoking while pregnant increases the risk for high-functioning autism. Although the chance was only slightly higher, (11 percent of moms of […]
Gone But Not Forgotten, Once-Promising Drugs Could Get a Second Chance
There may be a second life for once-promising drugs that were cast aside by the pharmaceutical industry. The government is urging pharmaceutical companies to find […]
Blame Email if You're Feeling Stressed (or If You Have Any Other Problems That Need a Scapegoat)
It’s no news flash that technology is capable of negative side effects. But a recent study shows that email alone is a large stress factor […]
Prediciting Who Will Have a Heart Attack — And Who Won't
Boston cardiologist James Muller has made it his mission to be able to predict heart attacks in patients. He has “developed a tool that analyzes […]
Is UMass Medical School the Area's 'Best-Kept Secret'?
There’s no shortage of colleges and universities in Boston, but UMass has been overlooked in terms of medical advancements, it seems. Craig Ceol, a cancer […]
Now You Can Fight Cellulite with an Operation
Cellulaze, a new FDA approved procedure, just came out that claims to get rid of cellulite from underneath the skin. It cuts skin fibers that […]
Vogue Pledges to Start Using Only Healthy-Looking Models
And we’re all going to start living on the moon. [ABC]
Massachusetts House Wants to Save $160 Billion on Healthcare
The bill would create a new agency to monitor spending and reduce doctors fees if necessary (good luck). The bill also aims to keep hospital […]