Medicine
Raising Awareness of Belly Fat and Its Impact on Men’s Health
Did you know that in addition to June being Men’s Health Month in the United States, this week (June 12th-18th) is Men’s Health Week in the UK? The focus this year is on belly fat which tends to be more prevalent in men than women.
Read MoreMany U.S. Travelers Don’t Get Measles Shot
A study led by Massachusetts General Hospital investigators found that many U.S adults travel abroad without first getting the full recommended course of measles vaccines. Researchers are now looking to find ways to increase the vaccination rate in order to protect travelers and the people they come in contact with back home. The measles virus…
Read MoreMass General Researchers Investigate the ‘Big Eaters’ of the Immune System: #MacrophageMonday
Macrophages serve a vital function in the body’s immune system— these white blood cells are in charge of engulfing pathogens, foreign materials and dead cells.
Read MoreDiet Known to Reduce Risk for Hypertension May Also Prevent Gout
A recent study from Massachusetts General Hospital suggests that following the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet may reduce the risk of gout.
Read MoreResearchers Recommend New Eye Exam Screening for Patients with Type 1 Diabetes: Five Things to Know
Findings from a recent study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, lend insight into a possible new eye screening protocol.
Read MoreMissing Genes Point to New Drug Targets
The Human Genome Project provided a ‘parts-list’ of genes, about 18,000 in number. Now, researchers are studying what it means to be missing a part. In an analysis of the genomes of 10,000 research participants, Mass General’s Dr. Sekar Kathiresan and his research team found 1,300 genes which were broken in at least one participant.…
Read MoreDr. Stanford Addresses Barriers and Disparities in Obesity Treatment
In her work as a clinician, researcher and educator, Stanford advocates for comprehensive obesity treatment that goes beyond behavioral therapy when necessary.
Read MoreAdhering to Treatment During Adolescence Keeps HIV-Positive Youth on a Healthier Track
Individuals born with HIV are more likely to have difficulty managing their treatment as teens and young adults than they did as children.
Read MoreAre You Actually Allergic to Penicillin? Researchers Find New Methods to Confirm Antibiotic Allergies
Mass General researchers are working to increase the safe use of penicillins in patients who have a recorded penicillin allergy but are not actually allergic.
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