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Is All Fat Created Equal? What Science Says About Body Fat and Health
Researchers at Mass General Brigham break down myths about body fat and what science says about fat-related health risks.
Four Mass General Brigham Investigators Recognized by NIH’s High Risk, High Reward Research Program
The program was founded to support “exceptionally creative scientists pursuing highly innovative research.”
The Hidden Emotional Toll of a Partner’s Military Deployment on New Mothers: What You Need to Know
Social support networks could play a crucial role in helping new and expecting mothers navigate the challenges of a partner’s military deployment.
Why Do We Love (or Hate) to Be Scared? A Mass General Brigham Scientist’s Take on Horror Movies and Fear
Research has shown that our experiences, culture and personal history play a major role in how we experience fear.
After Decades of Work to Help Patients with Brain Disorders, a Researcher Arrives at a Crossroads
Nouchine Hadjikhani’s research has led to key insights into our understanding of migraine with aura and autism spectrum disorder, but she faces an uncertain future.
Researchers Provide “First Look” Pitches of Cutting-Edge Research Projects Primed for Translation to Patient Care, at 2025 World Medical Innovation Forum (Podcast)
A group of 18 Mass General Brigham investigators delivered rapid fire pitches of research projects with the potential to transform healthcare.
Sleep Health Experts On Challenges and Innovations to Help Ensure a Better Night’s Rest (Podcast)
From surprisingly high rates of sleep apnea to an “epidemic” of sleep deprivation among children, this panel tackled some of the toughest issues in sleep health.
Mass General Brigham Researchers Bring a Message of Unity to the State House
The event spotlighted exciting new developments in biomedical research and detailed the challenges researchers are facing during these uncertain times.
Three Lives, One Gene Editing Revolution
A panel of gene editing experts detailed key advancements in the field and what’s next for genetic therapies
The Future of Care for Patients with Eye Diseases Looks Bright, But Key Obstacles Remain
A panel of ophthalmology experts detailed key advancements in the field and what’s next for patients with eye diseases.