In spring of 2019, Paul Chilwesa, MD, an oncologist from Zambia, took part in innovative training program offered by the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center.

Cancer Training Program Impacts Care in Africa...

Published 1 week ago by Paul Goldsmith in Cancer Center, Education, Global Health

A fellowship exchange program, run by the Mass General Cancer Center, is helping train clinical oncologists from sub-Saharan Africa.

According to a new study, our responses to food are highly individual, suggesting that a personalized diet is better for long-term health than strict adherence to standard nutritional guidelines.

Personalized Diet May Help Prevent Chronic Disease...

Published 2 weeks ago by Paul Goldsmith in Health & Wellness, Medical Research

Andrew Chan, MD, MPH, a Stuart and Suzanne Steele MGH Research Scholar, discusses why a personalized diet may have long-term advantages over standard nutritional guidelines.

Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases, says MGH Research Scholar funding has provided her with flexible time for healthcare policy advocacy.

MGH Research Scholar Is Determined Policy Advocate...

Published 2 months ago by Paul Goldsmith in Health Policy, Medical Research

Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, chief of the Division of Infectious Disease and an MGH Research Scholar, discusses her congressional testimony, public health advocacy and the shifting challenges of infectious disease.

"Now, I can use my experience to help others,” says Judy Johanson, pictured with her late husband, Steve, who had early onset Alzheimer's disease. She now works with the Mass General Caregiver Support Program.

Program Aims to Support Alzheimer’s Caregivers...

Published 2 months ago by Paul Goldsmith in Patient Care

Mass General’s Dementia Caregiver Support Program seeks to reduce the burden of Alzheimer’s disease by providing family-oriented care.

Despite recent concerns, evidence shows that sunscreen continues to provide the best protection against the UV radiation that causes skin cancer.

Sunscreen is Still Safest Bet, Dermatologist Says...

Published 2 months ago by Paul Goldsmith in Dermatology, Health & Wellness

Mass General dermatologist Arianne “Shadi” Kourosh, MD, MPH, addresses recent concerns about the safety of sunscreen.

A new treatment approach being explored by researchers at Mass General and Dana-Farber could have broad implications for the treatment of various forms of dementia.

Researchers Target a Protein that Causes Dementia...

Published 2 months ago by Paul Goldsmith in Medical Research, Neurology

A new technology developed by Mass General and Dana-Farber shows potential for treating Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

Although questions remain about the long-term health effects of e-cigarettes, they may aid the smoking cessation efforts of some trying to quit combustible tobacco, says Nancy Rigotti, MD.

Smoking Cessation in the Age of E-Cigarettes...

Published 3 months ago by Paul Goldsmith in Medical Research

Nancy Rigotti, MD, founding director of the Tobacco Research and Treatment Center, discusses smoking cessation and the pitfalls and potential benefits of e-cigarettes.

According to a new study, childhood infections such as strep throat that require treatment with anti-infective medications can raise the risk of developing eating disorders.

Study Links Eating Disorders to Childhood Infections...

Published 4 months ago by Paul Goldsmith in Medical Research, Psychiatry

New data from a Mass General researcher highlights a link between the immune system and the onset of eating disorders.

According to a new study, workplace wellness programs have no significant short-term effect on clinical measures of health or healthcare spending.

Study Questions Benefits of Workplace Wellness...

Published 5 months ago by Paul Goldsmith in Health & Wellness, Health Policy, Medical Research

Mass General researchers find that workplace wellness programs have no significant short-term effect on clinical measures of health or healthcare spending.

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