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Poor diet. Lack of exercise. Genetics. Extra pounds. Everyone knows these are contributing factors to developing cardiac issues, but you might be surprised to learn that loneliness can also lead to heart disease.

Smoking. Diabetes. High cholesterol and blood pressure. Not only do they increase your chance of developing heart disease, but of peripheral artery disease, a painful condition of the legs and feet. Fortunately, researchers are working on new treatments.

More than one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, we are beginning to better understand the virus.

Poor nutrition is devastating the health of American families. A prescription produce program, from Tufts Medicine’s Mother Infant Research Institute and the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, is delivering nutritious foods and a healthy start to Massachusetts families.

Enormous congratulations are due to the Molecular Cardiology Research Institute (MCRI) at Tufts Medical Center which recently celebrated their 25th anniversary.

Can cold temperatures cause heart issues? We asked Clinical Nursing Director of Tufts MC's Cardiac Catherization Lab to explain more.

New England Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) Collaborative, created by Tufts Medical Center, is signing a pledge to continue providing care for stroke patients.

Both men and women experience fluctuations in sex drive, especially as we age. Learn more about our experts in primary care and urology.

Barry Herb of Medford is no stranger to doctors and hospitals. Diagnosed with osteoarthritis, a degenerative condition that leads to cartilage loss in joints, he has undergone several surgeries and procedures on both knees and both shoulders over the past 20 years.

New Formula predicts with high accuracy which patients with recurring stroke would benefit from PFO closure.

Boston magazine has honored 149 Tufts Medical Center physicians as 2020 Boston “Top Doctors.”

Dr. Megan Evans suggests these six things before trying to become pregnant.

Boston Magazine has honored 157 Tufts Medical Center physicians as 2021 Boston “Top Doctors.”

Boston Magazine has honored 154 Tufts Medical Center physicians as 2022 Boston “Top Doctors.”

There was only one thing that was more important to Bob than receiving a kidney transplant. Seeing his son graduate. Tufts Medical Center's Kidney Transplant team made both happen.

Tufts Medical Center's Weight and Wellness patient describes his journey to stop his diabetes and lose weight.