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From screening mammograms to second opinions and advanced breast surgery, we understand the unique needs and opportunities for managing breast health and disease. Through our clinical collaboration with Tufts Medical Center Cancer Center in Stoneham, we bring a high level of breast care services locally.

We spoke to Jillian Reece, RD, a dietician in the Weight and Wellness Center at Tufts Medical Center, about foods with high amounts of the vitamins and minerals you and baby need.

When it came time for her annual mammogram this year, Diane MacLean remembers thinking she might put it off.

The vascular system, also known as the circulatory system, is comprised of arteries, veins and vessels that carry blood throughout the body.

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

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colon cancer is still the second leading cause of cancer deaths, resulting in over 850,000 deaths worldwide each year with almost 53,000 deaths related to the disease expected to occur in the United States in 2023.

Jabarah Harley always struggled with weight management but when the number on the scale changed, she sought out the help of the Tufts Medical Center Weight and Wellness Center team.

Phillipe doesn’t like to sit still. An architect at a firm in Boston’s Seaport, he’s used to being on the move – at work, at home and at the gym. In early 2018, he was forced to slow down when a debilitating back injury interfered with his busy life.

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.

We spoke with Dr. Clarissa Yang about the effects of stress on skin and hair.

MelroseWakefield Hospital’s Dr. Aarti Kakkar shares the facts about colon cancer, colonoscopies and how to reduce your risk.

Learn more about living a balanced healthy lifestyle from the Weight and Wellness Center team.

Tufts Medical Center's Weight and Wellness patient describes her weight loss journey.

Tufts Medical Center patient, triathlete overcomes brain aneurysm to complete Ironman competition.

For most of her life, Elizabeth Craioveanu, from Hooksett, NH, couldn’t remember ever feeling well for any extended period of time.

Maureen Ducharme knew that she couldn't put off the procedure any longer. In 2009, Ducharme, 55, from Springfield, suffered two strokes within a couple of weeks.

Adult acne can still happen and is a common condition among women - even after age 30. Here are some common causes of acne in adults.

Animals are known to improve our mood and help calm us down. Learn more about pets and heart health from Dr. Brian Downey at Tufts MC.

Gerry Ferretti, of Chelmsford, eats well and teaches exercise classes, but for years she struggled to reach her weight goals and wrestled with stomach issues.

Discover breast cancer risks and mammogram guidelines from Tufts Medicine, empowering proactive breast health decisions. Schedule your annual mammogram today.