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You Don’t Need to Shoot a Laser into Your Vagina, After All (Unless You Really Want to)

A Mass General women’s midlife health expert evaluates four modern menopause remedies.


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Is Wellness Culture Ruining Social Fun?

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The Dark Side of Biohacking


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Massachusetts Could Lose One of Its Busiest Abortion Clinics

Brookline’s Women’s Health Services faces an uncertain financial future.

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The Case of the Fever That Wouldn’t Go Away

Cambridge Health Alliance’s Dr. Lou Ann Bruno-Murtha discovered a rare infectious disease, spread by rodents, right here in Massachusetts.

The Case of the Curious Clicking Noise

Constant noise in a patient’s ears were thought to be caused by nerve damage. Dr. Konstantina Stankovic of Mass Eye and Ear diagnosed a broken bone instead.

The Case of the Patient Who Couldn’t Remember

A young patient suffered from symptoms similar to early-onset Alzheimer’s.

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The Case of the Invisible, Painless Lump

Dr. Bradley McGregor of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute saved a patient from Maine diagnosed with the country’s only known case of a rare cancer.

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The Case of the Unexplained Limp

When a fit 40-year-old inexplicably lost mobility in his left leg, Dr. Ron Riesenburger of Tufts Medical followed clues to the top of his spine.


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Best of Boston: Services

Best of Boston: Services

Including massages and the best meal kit delivery service.

It Runs in the Family: The Risk of Hereditary Cancer

It Runs in the Family: The Risk of Hereditary Cancer

Some people are born with an alteration in their DNA or genetic material that makes them more susceptible to certain types of cancer.

Presented by Mass General Cancer Center


The Case of the Restless Sleeper

Dr. Paula Voinescu of Brigham and Women’s Hospital used a brand-new, state-of-the-art MRI machine to diagnose the cause of a patient’s seizures.

The Case of the Heart That Wouldn’t Tick Right

Can your hair texture determine your predisposition for a genetic heart disorder?

The Case of the Unstoppable Itch

To stop the ceaseless irritation, Dr. Roger Jenkins of Lahey Hospital & Medical Center knew he had to remove part of the patient’s liver.

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The Case of the Mysterious Buzzing Body

After a lifetime of strange symptoms, a patient was diagnosed with a treatable disorder by Beth Israel’s Dr. Bernard Chang.

Top Doctors 2020

How Boston’s brightest doctors are solving the world’s most baffling medical conundrums. Plus, our annual list of the region’s top doctors.

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Research

Research

World-class hospitals and a thriving biotech culture lead to new medical discoveries every day.

CAR T-Cell Therapy Gives Hope to Some Cancer Patients With No Other Options

CAR T-Cell Therapy Gives Hope to Some Cancer Patients With No Other Options

For cancer patients that aren't seeing results with chemotherapy, new CAR T-cell therapy might be the solution for remission.

Presented by Mass General Cancer Center


Naturally Beautiful

Want to make a clean break from toxic chemicals and dyes? These locally based natural beauty lines promise to have you glowing from head to toe.

Ask the Expert: Will an Ayurvedic Diet Cure My Winter Blues?

This ancient Indian practice is more about instilling life-long healthy habits.

You Can Now Do Yoga on Ice at the Seaport Skating Rink

Taking this winter-time activity to a whole new level.

Get Organized with These Planners and Workout Logs

The first step to any goal is writing it down.

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