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Isolation, Financial Strain Cut Preventive Health Access

Study finds social and physical isolation linked to lower odds of receiving key preventive services

Clean Energy Transition Reveals Uneven Health Benefits

Study finds climate policies must prioritize health equity alongside emissions cuts

MIT Senior Speaks at UN About Public Health Innovation

Srihitha Dasari's varied experiences in public health have shaped her career aspirations beyond clinical medicine.

Decentralized Clinical Trials Market to Reach $18.8 Billion by 2030

Digital Health Infrastructure Reshapes Drug Development

Massachusetts ER Doctors Warn of Health System Under Strain

Long wait times reflect systemic issues beyond the emergency room

Exchange Student Runs Boston Marathon for Trauma Survivors

Alexis Cogne, a visiting researcher from Switzerland, is raising funds for the Stepping Strong Center at Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Doctor Alliance Experiences Data Breach, Notifies Patients

Community Nurse provides notice on behalf of Doctor Alliance after unauthorized access to patient records

Natural Flea & Tick Prevention Collar for Dogs Outperforms Alternatives

TryVertty Tests Plant-Based Options and Finds One Worth Switching To

Americans Seek Affordable Healthcare Abroad Through Medical Tourism

Travelers find cheaper prices for procedures like dental work, cosmetic surgery, and preventive care in countries like Thailand, South Korea, and Mexico.

Vertex to Present New Data on JOURNAVX® Pain Management

Pharmaceutical company to showcase results of new aesthetic and surgical pain treatment.

AI in Medicine Needs Less Hype, More Honesty

A Yale professor argues that total transparency is the only way AI can become a trustworthy tool for physicians and patients.

Brighton Marine Expands US Family Health Plan Network

The healthcare provider network expansion will serve Southern New England.

Doctors Weigh In on Safety of Spraying Perfume on Neck

Experts explain whether concerns about thyroid risks from neck sprays are valid.