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Study Clarifies the Role of Stress in Differences in Life Expectancy for Residents of Three Boston Neighborhoods
In a city where most residents are within a short distance of world class academic medical centers, and in a state that makes health insurance available to all, why is there such a such a disparity in life expectancy among the residents of three Boston neighborhoods?
Regulating Microglia’s Three Roles May Be the Key to Managing Inflammation in the Brain
To help describe their various functions in the brain, scientists have classified microglia into three different roles: sentinels, warriors and nurturers.
The Mass General Research Blog: Best Social Networking Award and Your Top Five Favorite Posts of 2018
We are pleased to announce that the Mass General Research Institute blog has been named a gold medal winner for Best Social Networking at this year’s 2018 eHealthcare Leadership Awards! We are incredibly grateful to all of the talented scientists in the Mass General research community who have taken the time to share their stories with
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Research Shows that Memory Function in Adolescents Improves After 30 Days of Cannabis Abstinence
Teens and young adults who abstained from cannabis use for a month improved performance on memory and cognitive function tests.
What It’s Like to Do an Internship at the Mass General Research Institute and Why It’s Amazing
I’m an 11th-grader at the International School of Boston and for the past 5 days, I have been working as a communications intern in the Office of the Scientific Director at the Mass General Research Institute. Here’s an overview of what I worked on and what I learned! Day 1 To be honest, I felt
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5 Health Benefits of Meditation Backed by Scientists at Mass General
Meditation is an ancient practice that has been used for centuries to achieve a state of calmness and clarity. While it was commonly associated with certain religious practices, it has made its way into everyday Western culture, with increasing amounts of research showing it has several positive health benefits. Herbert Benson, MD, is an internationally
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Become a Science Expert! 5 Student-Approved Websites to Check Out With Your Kids
Are you looking for some fun and interactive websites to engage students in science? Look no further! Our science communications intern Aliénor Rice– a high school student at the International School of Boston, recently checked out this list of the best science websites for students, and picked out some of her favorites. Check out her
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Research Shows Ketamine Could Be an Answer for Treatment-Resistant Depression
A Mass General research team is working to identify the ideal dosages for treating depression with ketamine.
How We Talk to Children About Obesity Can Make a Big Difference
Obesity has become one of the most talked-about health issues but, ironically, we still haven’t mastered how to talk about it yet. With all the stigma surrounding the words like fat and obese, discussing weight issues can be tough for both people experiencing it, and physicians trying to address it. Medical experts say stigma can
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Not All E-Cigarettes are the Same: What Parents Need to Know
For parents worried about the health impacts of e-cigarettes, it’s important to know the difference between systems.