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Special Section: 20 Ways to Healthy in 2020

Women on a scale

The 'weight'ing game

Can you avoid gaining weight as you age?
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Weight loss: Fact vs. Fiction

Learn about the weight loss myths and facts
A family of three looking at a computer screen

From acne to jet lag

Test your health knowledge with our quiz

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Is the vegan diet healthy?

Learn how a vegan diet can be beneficial
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Intermittent Fasting- Does it really work?

Learn more about intermittent fasting
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10 foods that support a healthy pregnancy

See the list here

Lung nodule

Heavy smoker? Consider lung cancer screening

Learn more about available screenings
Two female adolescents vaping

Dangers of vaping

Learn about the ban and dangers
A female with acne on her chin

Acne at age 30?

Read why acne occurs after the adolescent years

Understand the most common causes of child headaches today and what to do about them from experts at Floating Hospital for Children in downtown Boston, MA.

The change in seasons may be a real headache for some

Learn about seasonal headaches
Concussion in sports

Heads Up: Know the signs of concussion

Learn the signs
A woman holding her knee in pain

Keeping a leg up on knee ailments

Learn more about knee pain and its different causes

Dr. Mark Iafrati

The Painful Truth about PAD

Read about a new treatment
A woman holding her chest in pain

The dangers of chronic heartburn

Do you experience any of these symptoms?
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The scoop on poop

Learn what your poop can tell you about your health

An elderly couple holding hands

Aging and sex drive

Learn about getting your libido back
A man looking anxious

Curbing anxiety

Learn tips for managing anxiety
A young female relaxing at home

Destress with the 2:1 technique

Learn a breathing technique to help you destress
Two red mittens holding a cup of hot chocolate

Winter health hazards

Learn about protecting your family's health
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Maintaining 20/20

Learn about glaucoma and other eye diseases
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Novel Coronavirus

Learn about who is at risk and how to stay healthy

Alvarado to Presentation at SGI Conference

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Tomo Tarui, MD and Michael House, MD will be collaborating in a study

Learn about the study
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Medical Mystery: The Case of the unexplained limp

Learn how Dr. Riesenburger helped him
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A young woman who couldn't remember

Learn how Dr. Madan diagnosed this medical mystery
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Early detection of amyloidosis

Watch Dr. Comenzo speak about the SAVE trial
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A pre-clinical monoclonal antibody for light chain amyloidosis

Watch Dr. Comenzo speak
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How do I take better care of my skin in the winter?

Learn how from Dr. Tiernan

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Dr. Perrie O’Tierney-Ginn, PhD is a Principal Investigator in the Mother Infant Research Institute

Dr. Perrie O’Tierney-Ginn named Basic Science Representative on PRS

Read more about the award
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Healthy eating could reduce cancer-related costs

Learn more about the national policies
Jill Maron, MD conducts research at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

$3.6 million dollar grant to study salivary profiling in infants treated for suspected sepsis

Learn more about the study

2019 Natalie V. Zucker Research Center for Women Scholars award

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Different social health risk factors for women and men

Read more about the study
Dr. Michael Apkon sitting at his desk

What level of disparity in health care are we willing to tolerate?

Read Dr. Apkon's opinion in the Boston Globe
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15th Reid's Ride raises $200,000 to end cancer

Learn more about this annual bike ride
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How aloe soothes sunburns

Read about sunburn treatments from Dr. Clarissa Yang
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Clinical trial shows hope for treating vitiligo

David Rosmarin, MD discusses how topical cream may help with skin pigmentation disease
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Neurologist discusses second stroke of Patriots player

Learn about the road to recovery
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Care across the globe

Read about how Karen Harvey-Wilkes, MD is helping newborns through Bridges to Malawi
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Dr. Jill Maron and Dr. Errol Norwitz receive NICHD committee appointments

Read about the appointments
Michael House, MD of Mother Infant Research Institute at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Dr. Michael House quoted on NPR’s Morning Edition

Read the full interview
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Healing toxic stress for youths

Learn more about the HOPE framework from Dr. Robert Sege
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Education for everyone

Learn about the importance of sex education for teenagers with intellectual disabilities
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Always climbing higher

Blind adventurer climbs Mount Kilimanjaro after an aggressive battle with cancer
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Doctor weighs in on Zdeno Chara's "superhuman" determination

Read about how a broken jaw didn't stop this Bruins player
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Are tortilla chips really better than potato chips?

Learn more about the differences and some healthy snack alternatives
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Chemical vs. physical sunscreens

Learn which sunscreen can best help you this summer
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Saving patients with genetic heart disease

Duo develops strategy for preventing sudden death from HCM
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Study suggests link between poor diet and preventable cancer

Read more about the effect of food on cancer
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Alicia Romano named as new Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics spokesperson

Learn more about her appointment
Father, son Cardiovascular Specialists, Barry and Martin Maron, spread the word that HCM is now a manageable disease at Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

New guidelines to prevent sudden cardiac death in patients with HCM

Read about these new guidelines
Young girl holding her hand up to block the sun

Protecting yourself from the sun

Learn which sunscreen is best for your skin
Jon Davis, MD is the Chief of Neonatology at Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center.

Music therapy helping premature infants

Learn more the music therapy program in the NICU

Why Parenting Without Yelling Is Better for Your Kids and for You

Read about Dr. Sege's take on parenting styles

5 Things We Must Do To Improve the US Healthcare System

Read about Tufts Medical Center's CEO, Dr. Micheal Apkon's take on how to improve the US healthcare system

Interview with Michael Apkon, MD, PhD, President and CEO of Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children

Read about Tufts Medical Center's CEO, Dr. Micheal Apkon's career as a physician and health care executive

Combating the growing worldwide antimicrobial resistance crisis

Learn about how Tufts Medical Center's doctors are working to fight the superbug crisis

Drug resistant infections seen in U.S. NICUs

Learn about the discovery of drug resistant infections in U.S. NICUs

Treatment options for patients with complications after LASIK treatments

Learn about the different treatment options available for complications

WCVB: Patient receives life-saving care at Tufts MC after being deemed too high a risk at four other centers

Learn about a patient's life-saving care

Knee osteoarthritis pain relief peaks early with NSAIDs

Read about Dr. Bannuru's study

Klotho gene's role in keeping memory keen

Read about how the klotho gene keeps a memory keen

The 3 Best Yeast Infection Creams

Learn which creams Dr. Sullivan recommends for treating a yeast infection

Dr. Waheed discusses when to use OCT angiography or fluorescein in retinal disease

Learn more about Dr. Waheed's perspective

Tips for Better Sleep Hygiene

Learn how to get a good night's rest with Dr. Cruz's tips

First drug specifically for postpartum depression approved by FDA

Read about the first FDA approved drug for postpartum depression
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Newsweek ranked us among the World's Best Hosptials in 2019

Learn more about our ranking
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Alport syndrome expert appointed to Medical Advisory Committee

Learn more about the Alport Syndrome Foundation and the committee
Paul Summergrad, MD, Chairman of Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Paul Summergrad, MD, was presented with the Leadership Award for Outstanding Leadership, Mentorship, and Guidance to the Field of Psychiatry

Read about Dr. Summergrad's Achievement
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Tufts Medical Center takes on life-threatening superbug infections

Read about our battle against the antimicrobial resistance crisis
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Drug-resistance is a crisis

Hear from our expert in Newsweek
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Can you have a stroke at any age? David Thaler, MD, PhD weighs in on this question and the importance of recognizing a stroke

Learn about strokes and their symptoms
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Alicia Romano makes recommendations on dining out

Read about what to eat when dining out
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Karen Freund, MD speaks about career development issues

Listen to her conversation
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New approach to treating heart attack

Watch the news clip

Playing Vaccine Catch-Up

Catching Up on Vaccines for Unvaccinated Teens
Doctor placing pressure where a vaccine was given

How widespread is the flu?

Learn more about the flu in New England this year
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Achieving health related goals in 2019

Watch Christina Cruz, MD provide guidance on achieving health goals in 2019
Dr. Raymond Comenzo with a patient

Amyloidosis: Future treatments

Listen to Dr. Comenzo's webinar about Amyloidosis
Iris Jaffe teaching a lecture

Endowed professorship

Learn about the Elisa Kent Mendelsohn Professor of Molecular Cardiology
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Dr. Jaffe diagnosed a patient during a lecture

Learn how Dr. Jaffe might have saved Jill Brown's life
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ISDA names Tufts MC Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence

Read more about the Center of Excellence
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Do your homework

Read how a pro-union, teacher feels
Susan Parsons, MD, the director of the AYA program at Tufts Medical Center.

You're entitled to your emotions

Learn about Dr. Parsons' first hand experience with cancer
A drawing of a stroke for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

What is a Stroke?

Learn the facts about a stroke
Myeloma and amyloidosis expert Ray Comenzo talks with a patient in Boston at Tufts Medical Center.

Andromeda trial for AL amyloidosis patients

Learn more about AL amyloidosis
Jon Davis, MD is the Chief of Neonatology at Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center.

New study on safety and effectiveness of two drugs used to treat babies with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS)

Learn more about this first of-its-kind study
Navin Kapur, MD works with a group of multidisciplinary individuals to raise awareness and improve cardiogenic shock treatments

Navin Kapur, MD discusses cardiogenic shock treatment strategies that a work group developed with the goal of improving outcomes.

Learn more about cardiogenic shock treatment strategies
Lester Leung, MD, Director, Comprehensive Stroke Center; Director, Stroke and Young Adults (SAYA) Program

Lester Leung, MD tells us about stroke risks that are especially important for young women to know

Read how migraines and contraceptives can lead to stroke
Debbie Bianchi hugging her kidney donor

Debbie finds a perfect match at church

Watch their story
Claudia and her mother both suffer from PKD

FDA approval of kidney drug "a game changer"

Learn more about the clinical trials
Dr. Scott Gilbert receiving an award for excellence in education

Dr. Scott Gilbert continues to be awarded for his excellence in education

Learn about his awards
Artificial Sweeteners in a cup

Are artificial sweeteners better than sugar?

Read how to manage your sugar intake
Kidney

Tolvaptan has been FDA approved as the first-ever disease modifying drug for polycystic kidney disease

Learn more about this 'revolutionary' drug
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A mother of three receives a kidney donation from an anonymous donor

Watch her story
Orange, red and blue test tubes

MIRI’s greatest asset for its smooth running lab is Lab Manager Dr. Tomoko Kaneko-Tarui

Learn more about Tomoko Kaneko-Tarui
ChenChen Wang is the Director, Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine.

As effective in helping patients

Read how Tai Chi can help fibromyalgia
OBGYN team talking with patient guide.

8 Things to do if you're thinking about having a baby

Learn how to prepare for your baby
Reid's Ride Bikes.

The 13th annual Reid's Ride - a 28-mile cycling event along the North Shore (Lynnfield to Gloucester) - takes place on Sunday, July 16.

Learn more and join us!
Jack Erban, MD is a hematologist/oncologist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Congratulations to John Erban, MD, honored by Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition for his dedication to cancer prevention.

Learn about the honor

Updates from the 2017 National SGIM and ACTS Annual Meeting

Read the updates from the meeting
Andre Witkin, MD

Dr. Witkin publishes article on new syndrome, HORV.

Learn about HORV
Susan Parsons, MD, the director of the AYA program at Tufts Medical Center.

Beyond the Cure: How those who survive cancer at a young age are impacted throughout their lives as a result of their early treatments.

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New England Journal of Medicine: Peter Neumann, ScD and colleagues discuss cost-effectiveness analysis 2.0.

Read about cost effectiveness analysis
Patient Navigator, Ming Lin, represented Tufts Cancer Center earlier this month at the 2017 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Quality Care Symposium

Patient Navigator, Ming Lin, represented Tufts Cancer Center at the 2017 ASCO Quality Care Symposium.

Read more about the ASCO Quality Care Symposium

Should breast cancer patients avoid soy? A look at soy products and their effects.

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Tufts MC statement on Massachusetts Nurses Association strike authorization vote.

Read the statement
A drawing of a doctor and patient working together for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Women in Medicine and Science: Once a male-dominated career, more women are becoming physicians than ever before.

Learn about our WiMS Committee
Mark Sarnak, MD is a nephrologist and researcher at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA.

Mark Sarnak, MD, MS named Chief of the Division of Nephrology at Tufts MC.

Meet Dr. Sarnak
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CBS Sunday Morning: Feature on MORI Investigator, Cheryl London, DVM, PhD's research on comparative oncology and osteosarcoma.

Read about Dr. Cheryl London
Cindy Varga, MD, FRCPC, Hematologist at Tufts Medical Center.

Meet Cindy Varga, MD, FRCPC, Hematologist.

Meet Dr. Varga
John Erban, MD, Clinical Director of the Cancer Center

Meet John Erban, MD, Clinical Director of the Cancer Center.

Meet Dr. Erban
Meet John Mignano, MD, PhD, Radiation Oncologist

Meet John Mignano, MD, PhD, Radiation Oncologist.

Meet Dr. Mignano
Kellie Sprague, MD, Hematologist

Meet Kellie Sprague, MD, Hematologist.

Meet Dr. Sprague
Laurence Brinckerhoff, MD, Chief of Thoracic Surgery

Meet Laurence Brinckerhoff, MD, Chief of Thoracic Surgery.

Meet Dr. Brinckerhoff
Miriam O'Leary, MD, Otolaryngologist & Head and Neck Cancer Specialist

Meet Miriam O'Leary, MD, Otolaryngologist & Head and Neck Cancer Specialist.

Meet Dr. O'Leary
Paul Mathew, MD, Genitourinary Oncologist

Meet Paul Mathew, MD, Genitourinary Oncologist.

Meet Dr. Mathew
Meet Robert Martell, MD, Oncologist

Meet Robert Martell, MD, Oncologist & Specialist in Phase I Clinical Trials and GI Oncology.

Meet Dr. Martell
Roger Graham, MD, Chief of General Surgery/Surgical Oncology

Meet Roger Graham, MD, Chief of General Surgery/Surgical Oncology.

Meet Dr. Graham
Primary Care doctor Dan Chandler, MD and his patient talk in the Boston Primary Care Office at Tufts Medical Center.

Primary Care Boston recertified as a Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home.

Read about recertification
Lilian Chen, MD, a colorectal surgeon at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Colorectal cancer rates in young adults are on the rise. Lilian Chen, MD answers questions about the increase and importance of screening.

Read about growing colorectal cancer rates
Drs. Saul Weingart, Joel Weinstock and Deb Blazey-Martin sign the 80% by 2018 Colorectal Cancer Screening Pledge.

Tufts MC signs pledge to regularly screen 80% of adults in our network aged 50 and older for colorectal cancer by 2018.

Read the pledge
A nurse accompanies a family to the Boston Dispensary around 1910.

Circulation: Barry Maron, MD shares historical milestones at Tufts MC and Floating Hospital in "Hospitals of History."

Learn the history
Dr. Leung is the Director of the Stroke and Young Adults (SAYA) Program at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Lester Y. Leung, MD named Director of the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Tufts MC.

Meet Dr. Leung
Dr. Jim Udelson, Chief of Cardiology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA.

MedicalResearch.com: Q&A with James Udelson, MD on stress tests study.

Meet Dr. Udelson
Ethan Rowin, MD is the Co-Director of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center at Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

JACC: Ethan Rowin, MD and co-authors observe clinical course and prognosis of HCM patients with LV apical aneurysms.

Read more about HCM
A nurse and her patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Salute to Nurses: Has a special nurse made a lasting impact on you or a family member? Consider sharing your experience.

Nominate a Nurse
A drawing of a nurse for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Boston Herald: Nurse Practitioner Liz Barnhart provides information on the money Bay State smokers spend to support their habit.

Read about the money spent by smokers
Cynthia Mattox, MD is an award-winning Ophthalmologist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA.

Dr. Cynthia Mattox elected as the President of the American Glaucoma Society.

Meet Dr. Mattox
Jonathan Davis, MD is the Chief of the Division of Newborn Medicine at Floating Hospital for Children in downtown Boston, MA.

STAT News: Dr. Davis is working to inform treatment of NICU infants around the world.

Read about new NICU treatments

MIRI Principal Investigators in New Leadership Positions

Read about investors in MIRI
Paul Summergrad, MD, Chairman of Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Cancer, Anxiety and Psilocybin: Can Psilocybin Safely Treat Mood Disorders In Late Stage Cancer Patients?

Read the study
A scientific image of a heart.

Boston Herald: New procedure lowers risk for stroke.

Read about lowering risk of stroke
Guo-fu Hu, PhD, MORI Prinicipal Investigator at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Congratulations to MORI Investigator Guo-fu Hu, PhD on being awarded the competitive Zaniboni Scholar Award in Breast Cancer Research!

Read more about this award-winning research
Matthew Salzler, MD is an Orthopaedic Surgeon at Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Social Boston Sports Three-Part Series: Ice It or ER? Matthew Salzler, MD discusses knee pain.

Read about when to ice and when to come to the ED
Marvin A. Konstam, MD is the Chief Physician Executive in The CardioVascular Center at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA.

Marvin A. Konstam, MD debates new diabetes treatment on FDA advisory panel.

Read about the trial
A drawing of cardiac surgery for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

A Tale of Two Transplants: Tufts MC patients receive a new heart and a new lease on life.

Read the story of a day with two transplants
Jatin Roper, MD is a gastroenterologist at Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Dr. Jatin Roper provides updates on Colorectal Cancer Syndromes on QuantiaMD.

Watch Dr. Roper's presentation on colorectal cancer
Beth Wolfe, Tufts Medical Center's injury prevention coordinator, discusses bicycle safety in Boston.

Fall brings the students back to Boston and more cyclists on the road. What can you do to keep yourself and others safe?

Learn about bike safety
Tomo Tarui wins award at Prenatal Diagnosis annual meeting.

MIRI Researchers Honored at International Society for Prenatal Diagnosis Meeting.

Read about MIRI
Image of fetus.

Wellforce co-member, Lowell General Hospital, launches new program to help babies with NAS and their families.

Read about the program
The Patient Navigation team accepts $75,000 award from the Avon Foundation in Boston.

Patient Navigation (PN) Program at Tufts Medical Center Cancer Center awarded $75,000!

Read more about this award!
A drawing of doctors collaborating for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Kudos to the 18 Tufts MC nurses who participated in the 2016 Nurse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit and Hackathon!

Read how nurses participated
A drawing of health care for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

The Jewish Journal: The Maron Family is All Heart

Read about the Maron Family
Gregory Couper, MD is a Cardiac Surgeon at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA.

Boston Globe & WCVB: Four heart transplants. 24 hours. One great hospital.

Read about 4 heart transplants in 24 hours
Ethan Rowin is a HCM specialist in Boston at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Ethan Rowin, MD explains the importance of treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients at Centers of Excellence.

Watch Video
A drawing of health care for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Tufts Medical Center selected to trial advanced bone-anchored hearing aid for children and adults.

Read about suitable candidates
The Red Shutters blog has written about Tufts Medical Center's ER check-in tool.

Red Shutters Blog: Checking in with the Tufts Medical Center ER Online Tool.

Read how to Check in to the ED Online
Boston Moms Blog has written about Tufts Medical Center OB/GYN's approach to a number of issues, including the zika virus.

Boston Moms Blog: Pregnancy and the zika virus - prevention is key.

Read the blog
The AYA team presented at the 7th annual patient navigation conference in Boston.

AYA team presents poster on peer navigation at 7th annual Patient Navigation/Community Health Worker Conference.

Learn more about Peer Navigation
The Patient Navigation Team from Tufts Medical Center in Boston at the 7th Annual Patient Navigator/Community Health Worker Conference.

Cancer Center Patient Navigation Program featured at the 7th Annual Patient Navigator/Community Health Worker Conference.

Learn more about Patient Navigation
James Kryzanski, a neurosurgeon in Boston specializing in surgery to reduce seizures in people with epilepsy.

Watch: Neurosurgeons in our Epilepsy Center begin offering the NeuroPace RNS System implant for medication-resistant seizures.

Watch Now
A drawing of cardiology for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

JAMA Cardiology: HCM patients are living longer, more active lifestyles as new, comprehensive non-pharmacologic management strategies continue to develop.

Read how HCM isn't slowing down these patients
Andrea G. Edlow, MD, MSc is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician at Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

The Edlow Laboratory's research on maternal obesity is critical in designing effective and targeted interventions.

Learn more about the research
Young women

New Study: Young Women Near Planned Parenthood Clinics More Likely to Stay in School

Read about the connection between Planned Parenthood and school completion
A researcher at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Tomo Tarui, MD visits Japan to develop research collaborations in fetal medicine.

Read More
A drawing of nephrology for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

Join the Department of Nephrology in celebrating World Kidney Day 2016!

Read about World Kidney Day
Get expert care quickly at Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

HCM Podcast: Listen as Dr. Maron discusses the disease pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment and management of HCM.

Listen In
Dr. Konstam receiving a lifetime achievement award

Lifetime Achievement award

Learn about Dr. Konstam's work
The Tufts MC AYA team from Boston at ASCO 2016.

ASCO 2016: The AYA team participated in the 2016 American Society of Clinical Oncology conference with 3 posters!

Read more about the AYA Program's research
New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski visited Floating Hospital for Children on February 9, 2016.

Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski visits Floating Hospital.

See Stephen Gostkowski's visit
A bride saved on her wedding day at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

"I could've died on my wedding night."

Read this bride's story
Andrew Levey, MD, Chief of Nephrology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Dr. Andy Levey recognized as one of the "World's Most Influential Scientific Minds."

Read about Dr. Levey
Diana Bianchi, MD is the Executive Director of the Mother Infant Research Institute at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA.

Dr. Diana Bianchi recently briefed a Congressional panel and The White House Office of Science Technology Policy on genetic technologies.

Read about genomic testing
The first baby born in Boston in 2016 was born at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

A new year and a new edition to their family. First baby of 2016 in Boston born at Tufts Medical Center.

New Year, New edition
Chris V is a patient of the trauma surgery service at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA.

Man recovers from life-changing crash: The story of a patient saved by Tufts MC trauma surgeons.

Read Chris' story
A drawing of a beet for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

5 Tips for Food Safety During the Holidays

Learn some food safety tips
Tufts Medical Center nurse Liz Mobassaleh tells the story of the bond she created with an oncology patient.

Watch Elizabeth Schickle's story and the amazing bond she and her family created with Tufts MC nurse, Liz Mobassaleh.

Read how a nurse and patient bonded
Anita Kumar is a new provider in the AYA Cancer program at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Welcome, Dr. Kumar! Dr. Kumar is the second adult-trained AYA provider to join our team.

Meet Dr. Kumar
Dr. Tiffany Kolniak joins Tufts Medical Center Primary Care- Framingham

Dr. Tiffany Kolniak joins Tufts Medical Center Primary Care - Framingham.

Meet Dr. Kolniak
Dr. Shawn Shroff recently joined Tufts Medical Center Primary Care - Quincy.

Dr. Shawn Shroff joins Tufts Medical Center Primary Care - Quincy.

Meet Dr. Shroff
Dr. Diana Bianchi of MIRI at Tufts MC won the 2015 Neonatal Landmark Award from the AAP.

Dr. Diana Bianchi named the 2015 recipient of the Neonatal Landmark Award by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Read about Dr. Bianchi
Sabrina Karim, BA is a Research Assistant at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Congrats to 3 of our past AYA Program staff members who are now pursuing degrees in medicine!

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Tufts Medical Center neurology treats the full range of conditions affecting the brain.

New treatment modality for glioblastoma tested at Tufts Medical Center gets FDA approval.

Learn more about Neuro-Oncology
Researchers from Tufts Medical Center in Boston and Northeastern studying a gene that impacts child development.

Studying a gene’s key role in infant feeding and speech development.

Gene research reveals key role in infants development
Suleika Jaouad is speaking at the AYA Program at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

The 2nd annual Reid R. Sacco AYA Program lecture featured cancer survivor and NYT writer Suleika Jaouad.

Watch now
Helen Boucher, MD, Infectious Disease Specialist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

MedPageToday: Dr. Helen Boucher, Tufts MC infectious disease specialist discusses soaring treatment costs apergillosis, a fungal infection.

Read about rising costs of treating a fungal infection
Jill Gordon, MA, RD, LDN is a Clinical Dietitian at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Clinical Dietitian Jill Gordon, MA, RD, LDN, discusses the Center for Youth Wellness’ healthy lifestyle program on Brockton Community Access.

Read more about the healthy lifestyle program
Rachel Murphy-Banks is the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Program at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Rachel Murphy-Banks, our Education Coordinator recently received a scholarship to attend Critical Mass Annual Conference.

Meet Rachel Murphy-Banks
Diana Bianchi, MD is the Executive Director of the Mother Infant Research Institute at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA.

Congrats to Diana Bianchi, MD who was recently named to BBJ's Healthcare Heroes list!

Learn more about the award
Director, Pediatric Hospitalist Program, Floating Hospital for Children, Dan Hale, MD.

The Boston Globe: Call him Dr. Jake. Dan Hale is a pediatrician, who also moonlights as an on-call firefighter.

Read about what this doctor does in his free time
Suleika Jaouad is speaking at the AYA Program at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

AYA Leukemia Survivor, Suleika Jaouad, will be the Keynote speaker at the 2nd annual Reid R. Sacco AYA Program Lecture!

Read more about the AYA Program
Primary Care doctor Dan Chandler, MD and his patient talk in the Boston Primary Care Office at Tufts Medical Center.

All three Tufts MC Primary Care offices receive Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Level III recognition.

Read about our recognition
A cardiologist and his patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Tufts MC rated highly in new five-star ranking on patient experience from Medicare Hospital Compare.

Read about our patient experience
A researcher at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

MIRI researcher Dr. Tomo Tarui receives five-year NICHD Mentored Clinical Research Grant.

Learn more about the research

The Neurology Department is pleased to announce the imminent arrival of Joel Oster, MD to join the Epilepsy Center.

Meet Dr. Oster
Jumpstart your way to Fenway Park - a step counting contest sponsored by the Weight and Wellness Center at Tufts MC in Boston, MA.

Jumpstart Your Way To Fenway Park: Join our program, count your steps and win 4 free tickets to a Boston Red Sox game this summer.

Read how you can win Red Sox tickets
Image of fetus.

CBS Boston: Rare twins born 24 days apart celebrate first birthday.

Celebrate the first birthday of rare twins

World Kidney Day

Recognize World Kidney Day
Alisa Niksch, MD is the Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology and Exercise Physiology and a Pediatric Cardiologist at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Boston Globe: For the smallest hearts, a big chance.

Read about tiny valve research

The CardioVascular Center at Tufts MC is a proud sponsor of the Bruins Heart Health Night.

Learn more about Bruins Heart Health Night
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Dr. Konstam receives the Paul Dudley White Award

Watch patients and friends talk about Dr. Konstam's impact
A nurse treks to work at Tufts Medical Center in a snowstorm.

Pre-Operative Holding Room nurse Tammy Casey, RN walked 2 miles in the snowstorm on January 27 to be at Tufts MC for our patients.

Watch the video on CBS Boston
A patient and her mother at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology was awarded the CureSearch grant for the CTAA Program for children's cancer!

Read how the CureSearch grant helps fight childhood cancer
An oncologist and her patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

The Boston Globe: Scalp device may help with brain tumors

Read the recent Boston Globe article featuring Tufts MC
Tully Saunders and Susan Parsons work in the Reid R. Sacco Adolescent and Young Adult Program for Cancer and Hereditary Blood Diseases at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

The ASCO Post: Helping Adolescents and Young Adults Cope With Cancer

Read more about the AYA Program
Ronald Perrone, MD is the director of the CTRC at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Dr. Ronald Perrone named Scientifc Director of the Clinical and Translational Research Center.

Meet Dr. Perrone
Cynthia Mattox, MD is an award-winning Ophthalmologist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA.

Cynthia Mattox, MD receives Outstanding Advocate Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Learn about Dr. Mattox
Physical therapist Kristin deJong.

Kristin DeJong, PT, DPT, MSPT, a physical therapist at Tufts MC provides 10 tips on how to start a physical activity program.

Meet Kristin DeJong, PT
Dr. Diana Bianchi at Tufts Medical Center in Boston giving a speech at the Mayo Clinic.

Watch Dr. Diana Bianchi's speech on genomic research at the Individualizing Medicine Conference 2014 at the Mayo Clinic.

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Jill Maron, MD conducts research at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Briging together great minds in the world of Salivary Science: 2014 Saliva Symposium

Learn more about salivary science
Erin Barthel is a pediatric hematologist/oncologist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Erin Barthel, MD a pediatric oncologist and an AYA herself, joined the Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program at Tufts MC.

Meet Erin Barthel
Barbarajean Magnani, MD, Chief Pathologist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Chief Pathologist, Dr. Barbarajean Magnani receives two major awards from the National Medical Association.

Read about the two awards Dr. Magnani received
Cancer Center Survivorship Meeting in 2013.

The 2nd Annual Cancer Survivorship Conference hosted by Tufts Medical Center Cancer Center on September 13, 2014.

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Calendar

Check out our events calendar and get all the information you need to know about upcoming fundraising events

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Alisa Niksch, MD is the Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology and Exercise Physiology and a Pediatric Cardiologist at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Dr. Alisa Niksch blogs about moms and their use of digital tools to make decisions about their families' health.

Learn about tools that help with health decisions
Emory Petrack, MD, Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Floating Hospital pictured.

Floating Hospital for Children welcomes new Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Dr. Emory Petrack

Meet Dr. Petrack
William Harvey, MD, Rheumatologist at Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

William Harvey, MD testified at a hearing of the Health Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee about patient access.

Meet Dr. Harvey
Anastassios Pittas, MD, MS is the Co-Director of the Diabetes and Lipid Center at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Friedman Symposium at American Diabetes Association conference features Tufts Medical Center physician-researcher

Meet Dr. Pittas
Debbie Dozier, RN a nurse in the Division of Nephrology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Debbie Mitchell-Dozier, RN named one of six winners of national nursing excellence award!

Learn about the national nursing excellence award
Doctor writing

The Tufts Dental Medicine Magazine recently highlighted a story about our use of nasal alveolar molding (NAM) in treating cleft palate.

Read about NAM
A woman eating an apple.

Looking to stay healthy during the summer? One of our Registered Dietitians provides some great tips!

Read about staying healthy during summer
Image of fetus.

Recently, The Boston Globe highlighted an amazing and rare story of twin boys born at Tufts Medical Center nearly a month apart, known as delayed interval delivery.

Read about twins, born a month apart
James Chambers, PhD is a researcher at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Congrats to James Chambers, PhD who recently won the ISPOR Value in Health paper of the year award!

Meet James Chambers, PhD
Peter Neumann, ScD is a researcher at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Congressional Budget Office health advisory panel includes Tufts MC researcher.

Meet Peter Neumann, ScD
A TUSM MD candidate who conducts research at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

TUSM MD candidate Anthony Kulukulualani invited to present at national forum.

Meet Anthony Kulukulualani
A speaker at the AYA forum at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

The AYA Program successfully kicked off National AYA Cancer Awareness Week with a visit from Dr. Archie Bleyer.

Learn more about adolescent and young adult oncology
A doctor and his patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Do you have advanced colorectal cancer? Request an appointment with our expert physicians.

Request an appointment with our colorectal team
Surgeons at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

CELS: A better way to remove polyps without colectomy.

Learn how to remove polyps without a colectomy
Two hematology/oncology nurse practitioners smiling at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Are you a young colorectal cancer patient? We know the services that you need.

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Michael House, MD of Mother Infant Research Institute at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

In 2013, MIRI made major progress in achieving our goals to advance research, disseminate knowledge and develop therapies.

Read how MIRI advanced research
Bruins Noon Year.

The Boston Bruins mascot rings in an early New Year with Floating Hospital patients.

See Bruin's visit to Floating Hospital for Children
A scientific image of a heart.

WCVB-5: A Tufts MC patient's heartfelt thanks to state troopers, caregivers

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Tufts Medical Center Cardiologists in the OR.

Shoji's heart: A story of a Tufts dental student who also became a patient of the CVC.

Read how a student became a patient
The Pediatric BMT Unit at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

More than a hockey team: A great story from a patient of the Pediatric Bone Marrow/Transplant Unit about the Boston Bruins.

How the Boston Bruins impacted this young player
A mother and her child at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

The Boston Globe: Baby born at Tufts Medical Center on 11/12/13.

Read about this baby's unique birthday
A doctor and her patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

WCVB: Could Vitamin D ward off diabetes?

Read about the effects of vitamin D
Susanne Meniger, RN is a neonatology nurse at Floating Hospital for Children.

Susanne Meninger, RN, MS recognized by March of Dimes as Nurse of the Year.

Read about the Nurse of the Year

NESN: Red Sox pitcher Craig Breslow receives heartwarming support from Floating Hospital patients. Go Sox!

Watch Craig Breslow's visit
Image of fetus.

The New York Times: Diana Bianchi, MD discusses breakthroughs in prenatal screening.

Read about new prenatal screenings
An artist recently painted a mural of Fenway Park in the pediatric sedation unit at Floating Hospital for Children.

NESN: Artist M-C Lamarre recently painted a Green Monster mural in our Pediatric Sedation Suite.

Watch the video
An illustration of kids heading back to school.

Boston.com: Lynne Karlson, MD answers parents' questions about helping their kids adjust to school.

Replay the chat
Breast cancer license plates help fund research at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

We're celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Breast Cancer License Plate. Get your Cure Breast Cancer license plate to show your support.

Show your support
A patient of the Center for Youth Wellness at Floating Hospital for Children working out at the Chinatown YMCA.

Boston Globe: Tufts MC and Wang YMCA offer weight and wellness program for teens.

Read how the Wang YMCA and Tufts MC have joined to help teens
About the Clouds helps a Floating Hospital for Children patient soar.

Taunton Gazette: Taunton boy gets a chance to soar, thanks to 'Above the Clouds.'

Learn about the program
Kids playing in the park.

Boston Business Journal: Tufts Medical, Signature Brockton in pediatrics deal.

Read about our new location
Linden Hu, MD an infectious diseases specialist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Boston Globe: When the cure doesn't end in pain.

Read how to manage pain associated with lyme disease
A doctor and her patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

The Wall Street Journal: Home heart-health checks work but follow-up is still a must.

Read about how to monitor your heart heart
A baby in the NICU at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Buisnessweek: Genes found that may protect infants born to addicted mothers.

Read how genes may be protecting infants
An OB/GYN and her patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

NECN: Picking the right OBGYN for you.

Pick the right OBGYN
Image of fetus.

NECN: Preparing for the birth of your child - Tips from Margaret Sullivan, MD.

Read how to prepare for your first child
A patient at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

NECN: What to expect when you bring your baby home - Tips from Andrea Zuckerman, MD.

Learn what to expect after your baby is born
Ginnoula Klement, MD a pediatric hematologist/oncologist at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Lowell Sun: Medical nonprofit gives ailing Lowell girl a special space with bedroom makeover.

Read how non-profit is helping a young girl
The outside of the Tufts Medical Center main building.

Boston Business Journal: Hospitals step up their game to land doctors.

Read about our new doctors
Jennifer Hoffman, MD examines orthopaedic slides at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Boston Globe: New health plan sponsored by Tufts Medical Center receives license.

Read about Tufts MC health plan
Debbie Dozier, RN a nurse in the Division of Nephrology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

NBC: An extraordinary act of kindness - Debbie Dozier, RN donates a kidney.

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A patient at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

The JDRF provides resources for helping kids live with type 1 diabetes.

Read how the JDRF helps children with diabetes
A nurse and her patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Our Geriatric Specialists are working with the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging.

Learn more about the research
An image of a kidney.

The American Society of Pediatric Nephrology provides helpful links for parents.

Resources for parents
An image of a kidney.

The National Kidney Foundation: FAQs about kidney transplants.

Ask the experts
Allergist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

AAAAI: What is an allergist? - All of your questions answered.

Learn what allergists do
Paul Summergrad, MD, Chairman of Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Psychiatric News: Paul Summergrad, MD voted president-elect of the American Psychiatric Association.

Read about APA president-elect
ChenChen Wang, PhD, a researcher at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

The New York Times: Tai chi reported to ease fibromyalgia.

Read how Tai Chi can help fibromyalgia
Timothy McAlindon, MD conducts research at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Boston Globe: Study by Chief of Rheumatology, Timothy McAlindon, MD published in JAMA.

Read about Dr. McAlindon
Jack Erban, MD is a hematologist/oncologist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Fox 25: Breast cancer patient story with John Erban, MD.

Watch the interview now
Helen Boucher, MD, Infectious Disease Specialist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

CNN: We need more new antibiotics - An opinion piece by Helen Boucher, MD.

Read Dr. Boucher's piece
A tick on a leaf.

The New York Times: Babesiosis may one day rival lyme disease.

Read about babesiosis

7 'Get Fit' Tips to Avoid

Tips to not follow

Getting the Flu Shot

Why you should get a flu shot
Probiotics

Do Probiotics Really Work?

Read about probiotics

Probiotics may help control blood pressure

Read about blood pressure and probiotics
Flu Vaccine bottles

Risks of the Flu Shot

Possible side effects of the flu shot
probiotic drinks and bars

Which Probiotics to Buy

What probiotics work
Joel Weinstock, MD, Chief of Gastroenterology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

ABC News: Drinking pig worms to fight crohn's disease.

Learn more about this research
Hannah Lee, MD and a co-worker in gastroenterology reviewing a patient chart at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

The New York Times: Can concierge medicine for the few benefit the many?

Read how concierge care can help more than one
Richard Siegel, MD is an endocrinologist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

The Boston Globe: Weight loss pills - Q&A with Richard Siegel, MD.

Read what Dr. Siegel has to say about weight loss pills
A nurse practitioner and her patient in the Weight and Wellness Center at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

JAMA: Bariatric surgery continues to show benefits for patients with diabetes.

The effects of bariatric surgery for diabetes patients
Julie Kim, MD, Chief of Bariatric Surgery at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Dr. Oz: Gastric bypass surgery - Is it right for you?

Watch to find out if gastric bypass surgery is right for you
Breast cancer research at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Raise breast cancer awareness with charity license plate.

Show your support
Alicia Romano, MS, RD a registered dietitian at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Nutrition during chemotherapy

Read these 5 tips
Alicia Romano is a dietician at Tufts Medical Center.

Meet Alicia Romano, MS, RD, LDN, Clinical Dietician.

Meet Alicia Romano
Andreas Klein, MD, Director of the Hematologic Malignancies Program.

Meet Andreas Klein, MD, Director of the Hematologic Malignancies Program.

Meet Dr. Klein
Meet Dr. Kumar

Meet Anita Kumar, MD.

Meet Dr. Kumar
Carolyn Rooney, Breast Health NP.

Meet Carolyn Rooney, Breast Health Nurse Practitioner.

Meet Dr. Rooney
Meet Cate Mullen, RN

Meet Cate Mullen, RN, MSN, AOCNS, Nurse Coordinator in Breast Health Center.

Meet Cate Mullen
Two young brockton men after their heart transplants

Chronicle: Friendship by fate

Watch their story
Heart transplant recipient hugging his donor's mother

Chronicle: The heart chooses the person

Watch the bond between donor's family and recipient
A news clip of Albert Plummer's heart transplant in 1985

Chronicle: The past and future of transplants

Meet the first heart transplant recipient at Tufts and learn about the future
Larry and his daughter Melissa

Chronicle: A special relationship

Watch Big Lar's story
A scientific image of a heart.

There are hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. on organ transplant wait lists. Learn what you can do to help.

Learn what you can do
Tufts Medical Center is a major academic medical center in Boston. We have a dedicated ostomy support group for patients.

Ostomy Support Group hosted by the Division of Colorectal Surgery.

Join the support group
Tufts Medical Center is a major academic medical center in Boston. We have a dedicated ostomy support group for patients.

There is no such thing as a healthy tan as skin cancer rates are rising

Learn more about the increasing skin cancer rates in New England
A mosquito

EEE: What you need to know

Learn how to keep your family safe
Probiotics

Norovirus in Boston: What you need to know.

Learn about the norovirus in Boston
Jill Maron, MD conducts research at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Dr. Maron was elected to the American Pediatrics Society

Learn more about the prestigious award
Image of fetus.

MRI analysis of Down syndrome fetal brain development

Read Dr. Tomo Tarui's story
Diana Bianchi, MD is the Executive Director of the Mother Infant Research Institute at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA.

Significant gains in impact factors for scientific journal edited by Diana Bianchi, MD

Read how research impacts change
Kidney Medicine journal

Kidney Medicine

A journal focused on clinical research
Kidney

Therapeutics to slow kidney dysfunction

Learn more about the trial
A drawing of a stroke for Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, MA.

What are the common stroke symptoms in young adults? Lester Leung, MD addresses this question and more in an interview with YourHealthRadio.org.

Listen to the interview
Woman's hand writing on a clipboard

Advocating for the local community

Read how the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is responding
Person putting their ballot in the box after voting

"This bill would take us back to a different era"

Read how this initiative would be harmful
Empty hospital hallway

Mandated nurse ratios would lead to more hospital closures

Learn about a recent study on nursing ratios and effectiveness
Jessie with her son at their home.

Improving the overall health of new moms and future pregnancies

Read about Jessie's journey
E-patient Dave speaking at Tufts MC.

Dave DeBronkart is an author, blogger and one of the world’s leading advocates for patient engagement.

Read about his own care journey and his speech at Tufts MC
Dr. John Leung, a pediatric allergist at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston, conducts an allergy test.

Pediatric Allergist, Dr. John Leung, provides tips for parents of children with food allergies as the kids head back to school.

Learn about food allergy safety
Ray Greenhalge training after his accident.

Determined to thrive after trauma

Learn about Raymond Greenhalge's journey
An OB/GYN and her patient at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

6 tips on how to prepare before seeing a new doctor

How to prepare