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Racing to Stop a ‘Silent’ Killer

By Brian Burns | Cancer, Events | 1 comment | 8 May, 2018 | 0

The ability to detect ovarian cancer in its early stages continues to elude researchers. Cheng Wang, PhD, is determined to change that.

Nandita Scott, MD and Malissa Wood, MD, co-directors of  the Corrigan Women’s Heart Health Program

Women’s Heart Health Program Leaders Look Ahead

By Brian Burns | Cardiology, Medicine, Women in Science | 0 comment | 12 February, 2018 | 0

Cardiovascular disease — including heart attacks, stroke and heart failure — is the number one killer of adults, but more women die of it than men. The Elizabeth Anne and Karen Barlow Corrigan Women’s Heart Health Program was launched in 2007 to focus awareness, treatments and research on the unique issues women face in maintaining heart health.

Mass General Research Institute goes red for heart month

New Research Uncovers Gender Differences for Risk of Developing Heart Disease

By Brian Burns | Cardiology, Events, Gastroenterology, Medicine, Obesity | 0 comment | 2 February, 2018 | 0

New research from Massachusetts General Hospital finds that having a certain type of body fat known as ectopic fat in the midsection may put women at a greater risk for developing heart disease and other cardiovascular health issues in comparison to men.

Women’s Health Week 2017

By Brian Burns | Addiction & Substance Use Disorder, Cancer, Neurology, Obstetrics & Gynecology | 0 comment | 15 May, 2017 | 0

In honor of National Women’s Health Week this week, we put together a few highlights of the many Massachusetts General Hospital researchers who are investigating important topics pertaining to women’s health: Eve Valera, PhD, a researcher at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, is working to learn more about the traumatic brain injuries suffered byRead more

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