Mental Health
Why do you crave sugar? It might be genetic
Most people know what it’s like to crave a sweet treat. Just about everyone feels the urge to reach for a soda or a...
How genetics affect caffeine sensitivity
For the vast majority of adults, caffeine is a consistent part of their daily routine. Many people can’t start their day without their morning...
7 causes of shoulder pain without injury
Often, pain in the shoulder can be traced back to a specific injury or cause. Maybe you pushed yourself a little too hard while...
Hepatitis A and B vaccines: What you need to know
Hepatitis, which is an inflammation in the liver, is a common infection in the U.S. and worldwide. And two forms of hepatitis – A...
Listen Up! “So Glad You Asked with Dr. Ruta Nonacs” Podcast...
Since its inception, the MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health has focused on the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders in pregnant and postpartum...
Optimizing Likelihood of Treatment for Postpartum Depression: Assessment of Barriers to...
Dr. Lee S. Cohen, Director of the Ammon-Pinizzotto Center for Women’s Mental Health at Massachusetts General Hospital, recently shared his insights on optimizing the...
True or False: Myths and Misconceptions About Bioidentical Hormones for Menopausal...
True or False: Myths and Misconceptions About Bioidentical Hormones for Menopausal Symptoms
An increasing number of peri- and post-menopausal women are seeking “bioidentical” hormones as...
Legionnaires’ disease symptoms and treatment
Respiratory illnesses are no fun, but they typically go away on their own with at-home treatments to ease symptoms. But one respiratory illness that...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD): Stages, causes and treatments
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that around 37 million adults in the United States have chronic kidney disease, with the majority...
E. coli symptoms and how to prevent getting infected
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a group of bacteria that normally lives in the gut of healthy people and animals, and helps to digest...
