Public Health
Lost in Translation: The Hidden Impact of Language Barriers in Health Care
Language barriers in health care put millions at risk. Mass General Brigham researchers are exploring human- and technology-based ways to help close the translation gap.
Read MoreNutrition Dark Matter, Ultraprocessed Foods and the Chemical Complexity of What We Eat
Nutrition Dark Matter (NDM) refers to the 139,000+ untracked compounds in food that go beyond calories and vitamins.
Read MoreHow the Nurses’ Health Study Transformed What We Know About Public Health
The iconic study has been one of the most ambitious and fruitful investigations of the risk factors that can lead to chronic diseases.
Read MorePerinatal and Delivery Experiences of People of Color with Substance Use Disorder in Massachusetts
A qualitative study of birthing persons with substance use disorder identified disparities in care by race and ethnicity and suggests ways to overcome them.
Read MoreWorld Diabetes Day 2023: Research Updates from Massachusetts General Hospital
As part of World Diabetes Day, Dr. Elaine Yu, a distinguished researcher and endocrinologist in the Endocrine Unit and the Chen Institute MGH Research Scholar for 2023-2028, shares insights from her recently published review titled “Vascular deficits contributing to skeletal fragility in type 1 diabetes.”
Read MoreWhat’s The Path Forward: Overcoming Cyberbullying and Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion.
How bullying, especially cyberbullying affects the mental health of children today.
Read MoreAddressing racial, ethnic and language disparities in care management
Priscilla Wang, MD, MPH, and her team studied whether race, ethnicity and language are associated with patient entry and service intensity within a large care management program, from a structural health equity point of view.
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