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2026 Top Doctors: Tufts Medicine Physicians Honored in Boston Magazine’s Annual List
January 27, 2026
Each year, Boston Magazine publishes its list of Top Doctors in the Boston area. We're pleased to share that Tufts Medicine physicians, across dozens of specialties, are again well represented on this year's list.
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Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines for 2026
January 26, 2026
Tufts Medicine’s Dr. Rebecca Perkins answers key questions about cervical cancer prevention, HPV, self-collection tests and screening.
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Know Before You Go: What to Expect at Your First Genetic Testing + Counseling Appointment
January 22, 2026
Dallas Reed, MD, Chief of Genetics at Tufts Medicine and Associate Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine, shares what to expect during a genetic counseling visit and answers questions about the process.
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Beyond the Scale: Your Guide to GLP-1s
January 21, 2026
Find out how GLP-1 weight loss medication helps reduce hunger, support long term health and improve overall wellness.
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Exercise + Cancer: How Physical Activity Supports Prevention, Treatment and Survival
January 19, 2026
Movement matters. Two Tufts Medicine oncologists on how physical activity can improve cancer outcomes, reduce side effects and support long-term health.
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The Mental Health Effects of Seeing Animals in Trouble
January 14, 2026
Varsha Radhakrishnan, MD, Psychiatrist at Tufts Medical Center, about the mental health impact of seeing images of animals suffering.
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Hockey Dad Credits ‘End-of-Life Care’ With Saving His Life
January 14, 2026
Tamara Vesel, MD, Chief of Palliative Care at Tufts Medical Center, in a story about how she solved the mystery of a cancer patient’s chronic pain when no one else could.
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Pregnant Moms Are Asking ChatGPT to Guess Their Baby's Sex — Does It Actually Work?
January 14, 2026
Dallas Reed, MD, Chief of Genetics, Director of Perinatal Genetics and Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about pregnant women asking ChatGPT to guess their baby’s gender.
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