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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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Both Patients and Researchers Have a Role to Play in Preserving Brain Function
Brain health is key to living a long and happy life. Here are some tips for improving brain health.
Studying the Many Impacts of Water Imbalance in the Body
Imagine a river bringing water to a village or town. What if there was a sudden rainstorm or drought? How would that impact the river’s flow, and the people and habitats that depend on this system?
Artificial Intelligence Makes Waves in Healthcare
There’s so much more to artificial intelligence (AI) than what you’ve seen in sci-fi movies. In fact, advancements in machine learning could provide new opportunities for medical research and diagnosis.
Grant Program Encourages Innovation and Creativity Among Nurses and Staff
The IDEA grant program was established in 2016 as a way to foster innovative ideas that improve the way care is delivered for patients and families.