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For Alzheimer’s Patients, Every Day is the Longest Day
June 21st is not only the longest day of the calendar year, but it is also a special day focused on Alzheimer’s disease (AD), an irreversible progressive form of dementia that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills.
Meet Our Summer Communication Interns!
This summer the Mass General Research Institute is thrilled to continue our summer internship program for the second year in a row.
Men’s Health at MGH: Advancements in Clinical Care and Research
Here are just a few ways that researchers and clinicians at Massachusetts General Hospital are helping to raise awareness of and advance the field of men’s health
The Fatherhood Project Works to Engage New Dads
The Fatherhood Project, a nonprofit program in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital, has been working to improve the health and well-being of children and families since its creation in 2010.
Raising Awareness of Belly Fat and Its Impact on Men’s Health
Did you know that in addition to June being Men’s Health Month in the United States, this week (June 12th-18th) is Men’s Health Week in the UK? The focus this year is on belly fat which tends to be more prevalent in men than women.
Alan Alda’s New Book Highlights Need for Scientists to Use Effective Communication to Reach Their Audiences
Alan Alda’s book, If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?, talks about communication and miscommunication between scientists and civilians, explains why empathy is crucial to successful science conversations, and describes Alda’s work at the center.
Many U.S. Travelers Don’t Get Measles Shot
A study led by Massachusetts General Hospital investigators found that many U.S adults travel abroad without first getting the full recommended course of measles vaccines. Researchers are now looking to find ways to increase the vaccination rate in order to protect travelers and the people they come in contact with back home. The measles virus
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Mass General Researchers Investigate the ‘Big Eaters’ of the Immune System: #MacrophageMonday
Macrophages serve a vital function in the body’s immune system— these white blood cells are in charge of engulfing pathogens, foreign materials and dead cells.
Using Plain Language to Help Patients Cope with Cancer
Two Mass General doctors from the Cancer Center and the Division of Palliative Care are hoping to help answer those questions using clear and simple language.
Research Teams at Mass General Explore Ways to Limit Alcohol-Induced Damage to the Liver and Better Understand Alcoholism’s Effect on the Brain
Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital are investigating the long-term effects of excessive drinking on liver and brain function to find ways to reduce its impact on our health.