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Boston doctor explains health officials' concern about certain bacteria

The CDC says cases of one type of invasive disease are nearly 77 percent higher than they were at this time last year.

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MGH doctor's tips on coping with loneliness during holiday season

With cellphones, email and social media, one would think people are more connected than ever. But that is not necessarily the case.

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Man's grim diagnosis turns into a story of survival thanks to organ's superpower

A Massachusetts grandfather was told his cancer battle was lost. Then, one doctor's inspired idea turned this near tragedy into an amazing story of survival.

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Long COVID patients still seeking answers 3 years later

The COVID-19 emergency declaration is over in Massachusetts and across the country, but for some people, the virus is far from gone.

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BWH: 1 in 5 at high risk of cardiovascular disease refuse statins

Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, but Brigham and Women's research found more people are reluctant to use drugs that can lower cholesterol.

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New effort at Boston hospital connects families with mental health care

The pilot program at Massachusetts General Hospital pairs mental health clinicians with pediatricians.

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Drug co-developed by Mass. company slows Alzheimer's, researchers say

An experimental Alzheimer's drug co-developed by Cambridge-based Biogen slowed the brain disease's inevitable worsening, researchers reported.

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Mass. woman's effort inspires 4-way kidney swap

For anyone in need of a kidney transplant, the wait can be excruciating and the COVID-19 pandemic has only complicated the process of the life-saving procedure.

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Mass. woman's effort inspires 4-way kidney swap

For anyone in need of a kidney transplant, the wait can be excruciating and the COVID-19 pandemic has only complicated the process of the life-saving procedure.

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Mass. woman's effort inspires 4-way kidney swap

For anyone in need of a kidney transplant, the wait can be excruciating and the COVID-19 pandemic has only complicated the process of the life-saving procedure.

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