Science news and discoveries from Mass General Brigham
Bench PressBench PressBench PressBench Press
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Research
    • Brain Research
    • Heart
    • Cancer
    • More…
People practicing thai chi in the park in the summertime.

Tradition Meets Treatment: A New Approach to Asian American Mental Health

By Katrina Fu | May 16, 2025

Can traditional Eastern practices such as acupuncture and tai chi be adapted to help with modern mental health challenges? That’s the question being investigated by Albert Yeung, MD, ScD, the Associate Director of the Depression and Clinical Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. In recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Read more

A table filled with ultraprocessed foods such as potato chips, popcorn, onion rings, etc.

Researchers Unpack the Health Impacts of Ultraprocessed Foods

By Ryan Jaslow | May 14, 2025

MGB researchers are identifying new connections between ultraprocessed foods and disease and developing new tools to help consumers make better food choices.

2025 Celebration of Science Poster of Distinction Winners: Meet Shota Shibata, PhD

By Brian Burns | April 24, 2025

Shota is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Center for Genomic Medicine studying repeat expansion diseases such as Huntington’s disease.

2025 Celebration of Science Poster of Distinction Winners: Meet Alex Dyson, PhD

By Brian Burns | April 23, 2025

Alex is researcher in the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital studying new treatment strategies for neurofibromatosis.

2025 Celebration of Science Poster of Distinction Winners: Meet Izabella (Izzy) Bankowski

By Brian Burns | April 22, 2025

Izzy is a research technician in the Bordt Lab studying sex differences in the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Marijuana: Separating Myth from Medicine – Pioneering Research in an Understudied Field

By Katrina Fu | April 18, 2025

Medical marijuana has been touted as a cure for everything from anxiety to insomnia, but what does research tell us about the benefits and potential risks?

Modern youth using phones in subway, addiction

Exploring the Intersection of Technology, Social Media and Mental Health: A Conversation with Dr. Kyle A. Faust

By Nicoletta Valenzano, MPH | January 8, 2025

When was the last time you went without looking at an electronic screen for a few hours? Unless you printed this article out, which also uses technology, you’re looking at a screen right now. In an era where technology is integrated into countless aspects of daily life, concerns about screen time are on the rise.
Read more

Mass General’s Jay Iyer: Turning Personal Loss into a Mission to Transform PSP Care

By Brian Burns | October 11, 2024

Jay promised his grandfather he would find a cure for PSP, the rare neurological disease that took memories away from them.

Perinatal and Delivery Experiences of People of Color with Substance Use Disorder in Massachusetts

By Marcela Quintanilla-Dieck | June 14, 2024

A qualitative study of birthing persons with substance use disorder identified disparities in care by race and ethnicity and suggests ways to overcome them.

Pilot Study Shows Promise of Virtual Reality in Improving Treatment Outcomes for Opioid Withdrawal

By Brian Burns | May 28, 2024

Patients who participated in a virtual reality intervention during treatment for opioid withdrawal were more likely to complete their treatment protocol.

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 17
  • Next »

Research at Mass General Brigham

At Mass General Brigham, research isn’t just about discovery—it’s about transforming patient care worldwide.

With a community of more than 3,700 Principal Investigators and 16,000 scientists, we are pioneering discoveries in fields ranging from AI and gene therapy to cancer, neuroscience, and global health. 

Through collaboration, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge, we turn groundbreaking ideas into real-world impact. Follow us for the latest research insights, clinical advancements, and stories of discovery from across Mass General Brigham.

Follow us

  • Home
  • Research
    • Brain Research
    • Cancer
    • Heart
  • History
    • Nursing History Stories
Bench Press