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Aspartame May Make You Gain Weight, Study Says
If you think sugar-free is a synonym for healthy, think again. A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital says aspartame—one of the most common artificial […]
Your Lifestyle May Offset Your Genes, Study Says
In medicine, the relationship between genes and lifestyle is always in question. How much of our health is decided at birth, and how much is […]
Smoking May Kill HIV Patients Sooner Than the Disease Itself, Study Says
HIV patients who smoke may have more to worry about than their diagnoses. According to a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital, smoking may kill […]
Massachusetts General Hospital and GE Are Hosting an Opioid Hackathon
Hackers this weekend will be tasked with developing new, outside-the-box technologies and solutions for improving opioid abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery. Massachusetts General Hospital and […]
Photos: Chris Evans and Anthony Mackie Surprise Kids at MGH
Chris Evans and Anthony Mackie proved this week that being a superhero means more than just beating up bad guys. The pair of Marvel movie […]
Want to Live a Long Life? Ditch the Meat, Study Says
You may want to steer clear of the burgers and dogs at your next summer barbecue, according to a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital. […]
Mass General Researchers Found Genes Linked to Depression
A new study out of Massachusetts General Hospital adds gravitas to the idea that depression is a genetically inherited condition. The study, published Monday in Nature […]
Female Physicians Are Paid Eight Percent Less than Males, Study Says
Female physicians working in public medical schools earn roughly 8 percent—or $20,000—less than their male counterparts each year, according to new research from Massachusetts General Hospital […]
Mass General Program Prepares Students for College, Career Success
This spring, Chantelle Jones became a proud Boston College alumna, graduating with a degree in management and leadership. She’s taken a job in hospital human […]
These Four Lifestyle Choices Could Cut Cancer Deaths in Half
Don’t smoke. Don’t drink too much. Maintain a healthy weight. Exercise. Those are all things you’ve heard a million times before, but a new study […]
Mass General Performed the Nation’s First Penis Transplant
Earlier this month, Massachusetts General Hospital made history, becoming the first hospital in the country to perform a penis transplant. The recipient is Thomas Manning, […]
Chris Evans and Elizabeth Olsen Showed Off Their Dance Moves on Ellen
Chris Evans and Elizabeth Olsen got the chance to try out a new game on Monday’s episode of the Ellen DeGeneres Show. The Captain America: […]
Study: Regular Aspirin Use May Cut Cancer Risk
Your quick headache fix may also cut your cancer risk, according to a study from Massachusetts General Hospital. Mass General found that taking aspirin at least […]
The Color of Cancer
Much of our medical research focuses on white populations, and that’s a serious problem.
