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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…
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…
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…
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.
Recent Research Collaborations with Industry
Industry-academia collaborations are key for the development of new medical technologies and drugs that can provide better care for our patients. The Mass General Research Institute recognizes the importance of these relationships in moving healthcare forward and has increased its efforts to work collaboratively with industry. This has led to an 18% increase in industry-sponsored research…
Could a Light-Based Treatment be the Key to Treating Alzheimer’s Disease and other Brain Disorders?
Can a light-based treatment called photobiomodulation help to treat degenerative brain diseases?
ResQFoam Study Seeks Feedback on Clinical Trial for Trauma Patients
The REVIVE clinical trial team is seeking feedback from the public on their study testing the use of RESQFOAM in severely injured trauma patients.
A FRESH Look at HIV Prevention and Women’s Empowerment
Researchers at the Ragon Institute of Massachusetts General Hospital, MIT and Harvard recently published an editorial in Science Immunology detailing their efforts to combine basic science and social good to reduce the high rate of HIV infection in young South African women while simultaneously empowering them. Here is a brief summary.
Could Folic Acid Help Reduce the Rates of Autism and Schizophrenia?
Folate levels have, once again, become an area of interest for a Massachusetts General Hospital -based research team after finding that increased in utero folic acid exposure is associated with changes in brain development later in life that could reduce the risk of psychosis and schizophrenia.