Latest News - Health - United States - Massachusetts

Boston, MA - Whitney W. Woodmansee, MD, has been named the Director of the Clinical Neuroendocrine Program in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension and the Department of Neurosurgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH).

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XECAN, Inc., an RFID healthcare solutions company, announces a pilot program with a national healthcare provider to track the care of oncology patients in order to improve quality and reduce medical errors.

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The recent increase in the amount of parents requesting ADHD medication from their pediatricians to treat their child's disorder has also been followed by an increase in the abuse of ADHD medication among teenagers.

COME to the OPEN HOUSE of LASE-AWAY HAIR AND SKIN SOLUTIONS!!! In a few short weeks, a new Laser Hair and Skin Clinic is coming to Colonial Plaza, 45 E Main St., Westborough, MA.

Commitment Gives Athletes Access to Quality Dental Care

Brockton Family and Community Resources announces its annual 4K Walk for Victims’ Safety, a benefit for victim services of BFCR. Join us October 3, 2009 for a fun event at 125 Oak Street, Brockton, MA that will contribute to community well-being.

Dr. Lisa Emirzian, DMD, has been asked to discuss the benefits of several cosmetic dentistry techniques and provide free consultation beside plastic surgeons at the Aesthetic Laser And Cosmetic Surgery Center in Northampton Massachusetts.

We sat down with Erin Barry, the 23 year old Creative Director of the new online gift phenomenon S’more Gifts, at her Boston home to talk about her role in the internet's newest get well gift store.

Researchers identify a coronary vascular progenitor cell capable of growing new coronary arteries

Researchers have now identified the specific underlying health conditions that increase the risk of death in men treated with hormonal therapy for prostate cancer

An investigational intravenous drug designed to block the formation of blood clots, shows potential to reduce the risk of death, a second heart attack, or other coronary complications compared with acute coronary syndromes.

An analysis of a large clinical trial has shown that proton pump inhibitors do not interfere with the clinical benefit of the anticlotting drugs clopidogrel or prasugrel in patients after an acute coronary syndrome.

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Super Brush, LLC will be exhibiting at the INTERPHEX Canada Trade Show on September 16, 2009 through September 17, 2009, which takes place at the Metro Toronto Convention Center in Toronto, Canada.

Burtons Grill Welcomes Gluten-Free Diners to Celebrate at All Five Locations

Dr. Paul J. Botelho now offers IntraLase LASIK surgery. Call 508-674-2020 to schedule a free no obligation screening exam & start on your way to a world less dependent on eye glasses & contacts.

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), Jordan Hospital and Harbor Point at Centerville (a Benchmark Assisted Living Community for the Memory Impaired) will offer a four-week course

Most of us do not know we are grinding our teeth. Many times it is your dentist or hygenist that will first see the wear on your teeth and inform you about your grinding. Some other signs are sore fascial muscles, morning headaches, and neck pain.

Corporate Sponsors Donate Event Seats to Those in Greatest Need

DATELINE: BROCKTON, MA. Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) recently announced the availability of therapeutic meals to people aged 60 and older who require them due to health reasons or special diets.

As you know, Swine flu has been in the news on a daily basis again. There have been an increasing number of deaths and many new cases being found each day. Experts are recommending that you stock up to prepare for the fall flu season immediately.

Shortages of N95 Respirators have already began. Major manufactures are not promising delivery of N95 Respirators before 2010! Stock up on respirators and full protection kits now while they are still available.

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Researchers at BWH have found that a single treatment method of seed therapy alone in men with with high-risk prostate cancer is associated with higher death rates when compared to a combination of treatments.

To maintain sleep, transdermal melatonin may have advantages over oral melatonin

2009 marks the 17th consecutive year that Brigham and Women's Hospital has appeared on the Honor Roll.

The 2009 AHA NOVA Award went to BWH and four other hospitals for their collaborative efforts toward improving community health.

By stabilizing mast cells, the allergy drugs examined reduced type 2 diabetes and obesity in mice

The Cord Blood Donation Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), sponsored jointly with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) opened in May 2009 and is the first cord blood collection program in Boston.

New research has uncovered an early disruption in the process of memory formation in older humans who exhibit some early brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD) but show little or no memory impairment.

DATELINE: MARSHFIELD, MA…The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield will be kicking their health and fitness program up a notch or two thanks to a grant that the club recently received from the U.S. Department of Education.

Body1, Inc. announces the incorporation of streaming Twitter ‘tweets’ in conjunction with the re-launch of the enhanced knee community, Knee1.com .

When the temperature rises, older adults are at high risk for heat related illnesses.

Omega Medical Research, located in Warwick, RI, is conducting one of the few HIN1 (Swine) Flu studies in the country that will provide the initial vaccine to volunteers who participate.

Kelly, Sloan, and Associates will be presenting the Pediatrics Coding and Billing to Maximize Reimbursement Seminar. This seminar is intended for pediatrics medical office personnel who need to learn the latest 2009 coding and billing changes.

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Most of us do not know we are grinding our teeth. Many times it is your dentist or hygenist that will first see the wear on your teeth and inform you about your grinding. Some other signs are sore fascial muscles, morning headaches, and neck pain.

Earning Beach Muscles this Beach Season can be easier than you think. That’s according to local Fitness Expert, Mike Alves. He has shared 9 tips to get beach muscles this beach season that anyone interested in looking great this summer can use.

Article discussing the new trend emerging in corporate society, Corporate Wellness Programs. Designed not only to benefit the employees, but it helps the employers as well by reducing sick days, augmenting productivity, on top of with a Healthy ROI

"Local Student Athletes Prepare For The Upcoming School Year With Personal Training At Excel Sport and Fitness”

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) one of 27 private, non-profit Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,

Who said nothing in life is free? Chiropractic Care has been servicing the local community for many years by providing free stress relief services geared toward promoting health and wellness and bringing attention to spinal health.

URO-DYN, who provides urodynamic testing to offices throughout New England, has hit a new record high for both accounts and tests performed on a monthly basis. URO-DYN is clearly the largest provider of urodynamic testing services in New England.

High-volume health centers confer greater value per dollar spent compared to low-volume centers.

Knollwood Nursing Center, of Worcester, MA recently received a deficiency free survey from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Division of Health Care Quality.

Muscle Beach, the Santa Monica, California venue that launched the fitness movement, is now available to fitness businesses worldwide under the brand name Muscle Beach®.