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Whether it’s a common cold, the flu, COVID-19 or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) spreading through our homes, schools and workplaces, it’s hard to make it through the winter unscathed. But there are things you can do to prevent some illnesses and to help stop the spread.

Lowell General Hospital Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery program helps siblings lose a combined 600 lbs.

Level III trauma center will save valuable time in getting local trauma patients the high-level critical care they need.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, in both 2020 and 2021, approximately 200,000 children were seen in emergency departments across the country for toy-related injuries. We sat down with pediatrician Charles Hannum, MD to talk about the most dangerous toys of the year. By recognizing the dangers and hazards associated with toys, injuries are preventable.

In a return visit to the Healthy Podcast, Drs. Abhishek (Sunny) Chatterjee and Salvatore (Sam) Nardello discuss the incredible advances in oncoplastic breast surgery over the past few years.

The MIRI was very well represented at the annual Perinatal Research Society Annual Meeting Utah from September 29-October 1, in the beautiful setting of Park City.

We know the idea of needing surgery on your brain or spine can be scary, here’s how to find a neurosurgeon who will get you back to feeling your best.

Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in the United States and worldwide – more than colon, breast and prostate cancer combined. Experts agree that lung cancer prevention for high-risk patients starts with lung cancer screening. In fact, studies show 20 percent fewer deaths among heavy smokers who were screened.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported an alarming spike in newborn congenital syphilis cases over the past decade.

During the holidays we can sometimes lose sight of our healthy eating practices. Our registered dietitians have compiled eight tips to keep us on track!

Salil Midha, MD, Chief of Cardiology at MelroseWakefield Hospital, was recently honored with the Healthcare Excellence award at the New England Choice awards gala in Burlington, MA.

A new, three-year NIH grant will expand Dr. Elizabeth Yen's research and initial pilot study findings about the effects of prenatal opioid exposure in an infant's first year of life.

"We take great pride in our organizational commitment to quality and patient safety," said Diana Richardson, President of Tufts Medical Center.

National safety distinction is the latest of many recent quality recognitions.

When her beloved older sister Mary was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 28, Annie Zitzow Galante knew she had to get serious about cancer screenings. She started her annual mammograms at MelroseWakefield Hospital in her twenties and never missed an exam. By the time Annie received a breast cancer diagnosis at 43, her 21-year-old daughter Laura was eager to begin her own mammograms but was deemed too young for insurance to cover them.

Sarah Persing, MD, MPH specializes in breast oncology, oncoplastic surgery, microsurgery and general plastic reconstructive surgeries at Tufts Medicine. She performs oncoplastic breast surgery at both Tufts Medical Center and MelroseWakefield Hospital and answers common questions about oncoplastic breast surgery.

There are hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. on organ transplant wait lists. Read Tufts Medical Center's perspective on what you can do to help.

When Iwona Bonney, PhD, was diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2022 she took the same deliberative and highly-researched approach to her care that she brings to her work as Clinical Research Coordinator in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine.

Mini pony makes therapy visit to former owner at High Pointe House.

DIEP Flap breast reconstruction surgery helps patient reclaim her body after breast cancer.