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.
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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.
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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 tra
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Using jargon-free language and developing a compelling narrative can help engage an audience and explain the science.
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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.
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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
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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 signifi
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Globally, preeclampsia and other related disorders of pregnancy are a leading cause of maternal and infant illness and death.
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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
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Brain health is key to living a long and happy life. Here are some tips for improving brain health.
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