"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 weeks 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 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 2 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 3 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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