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Recent News
2025 Celebration of Science Poster of Distinction Winners: Meet Jixian Shen, PhD
Jiaxian is a postdoctoral research fellow studying the role of the gut microbiome in inflammatory bowel disease.
Five Things to Know: Aged Garlic Extract Improves Digestive Function in Lab Models of Aging
A two-week diet of aged garlic extract showed significant improvement in digestive function and cell health.
Tradition Meets Treatment: A New Approach to Asian American Mental Health
Can traditional Eastern practices such as acupuncture and tai chi be adapted to help with modern mental health challenges? That’s the question being investigated by Albert Yeung, MD, ScD, the Associate Director of the Depression and Clinical Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. In recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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Five Animal Superpowers that Researchers are Working to Adapt for Human Health
Finding ways to help humans mimic some of these animal superpowers could help scientists solve some of medicine’s biggest mysteries.
Researchers Unpack the Health Impacts of Ultraprocessed Foods
MGB researchers are identifying new connections between ultraprocessed foods and disease and developing new tools to help consumers make better food choices.
Ophthalmology Visionary Joan W. Miller, MD, Elected to Prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Miller is world-renowned retina expert who helped discover and pioneer new treatments for age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Brigham Researchers Advance to Next Phase of International XPRIZE Healthspan Competition
The XPRIZE award includes $250,000 to fund preliminary studies and a chance to compete for the $101 million grand prize.
Sally Johnson (1880–1957): A Pioneer in Nursing Practice, Education, and Administration
Sally May Johnson’s life and career epitomize the transformative power of dedication, vision and humanity in the nursing profession.
Extending the Reach of Innovation to Empower Patients After Hypertensive Pregnancy
A Brigham program that assists high-risk postpartum patients to transition from obstetric to primary care is being adapted by other health systems.
Remembering Ada Plumer, RN, a Visionary Yet Humble Leader in IV Nursing
Ada Plumer (1916 to 2007) left an indelible mark on the nursing profession through her pioneering work in intravenous (IV) therapy.