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Recent News
Sniffing Out the Root Cause of Malnutrition in Patients with Kidney Disease
n a recent study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, Massachusetts General Hospital researchers share new findings about the link between loss of appetite and loss of smell in these patients.
New Study Shows Lymph Nodes Aren’t Always to Blame for Cancer Progression
In a case of mistaken identity, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have found that lymph nodes are not always responsible for cancer’s deadly progression to other organs.
Mass General Earns High Marks From U.S. News and World Report
We are proud to announce that Massachusetts General Hospital has once again been named among America’s Top Hospitals, earning the number four spot on the honor roll of best hospitals.
Faherty Hopes to Stop Shigella from Wreaking Havoc in the Digestive System
Shigella is a group of pathogenic bacteria that has evolved over millions of years specifically to infect humans. It is primarily transmitted through contaminated food or water, but it can also be transmitted through surface contact.
Overcoming the “Curse of Knowledge” To Effectively Communicate Your Science
Using jargon-free language and developing a compelling narrative can help engage an audience and explain the science.
More Than Just a Pastime: How Video Games Change Your Brain
Video games can change how you pay attention, improving sustained and selective attentions. It also means that the areas in the brain responsible for attention need less stimuli to activate.
The Science Behind my Compulsion to Shop – and How to Become a Smarter Spender
Editor’s Note: This summer we have two communications interns working with us to write stories about research at the hospital and their experiences being part of the hospital community. This is a post by our intern Catherine Iannucci, a student at Emerson College . My name is Catherine, and I am a compulsive buyer. As a
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Team Effort Finds First Definitive Answers to Complex Genetic Basis of Tourette Syndrome
A large scale analysis of genetic information from individuals with Tourette syndrome led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and UCLA has identified alterations in two genes that significantly increase the risk of developing the disorder.
Potentially Dangerous Pregnancy Complication Leads to Significant Health and Cost Burdens for Mothers and Their Babies
Globally, preeclampsia and other related disorders of pregnancy are a leading cause of maternal and infant illness and death.
Friday Read: How to Tell Nutrition Research Fact From Fiction in the News
If you’re confused whether coconut oil is good or bad for you or whether alcohol will lengthen or shorten your life, you’re not alone. With so many nutrition studies receiving coverage in the news, it’s often difficult to discern truth from hyperbole. A great article published today in the Washington Post discusses how we shouldn’t
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