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Is It Too Late to Get a Flu Shot This Season? What to Know During the Flu Surge
January 12, 2026
Tufts Medicine’s Shira Doron, MD, Chief Infection Control Officer, and Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine, on what to know about the flu surge.
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When Should You Worry About Heart Palpitations?
January 8, 2026
Learn when heart palpitations might be a cause for concern. Tufts Medicine cardiologists and electrophysiologists Margaret Infeld, MS, MD, Co-Director of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Center at Tufts Medical Center, and Benjamin Smith, MD, Medical Director of Electrophysiology Services at Lowell General Hospital, share what to look for and when to seek professional help for your heart health.
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Vital Voices: Meredith Softic, RN
January 7, 2026
Get to know Meredith Softic, a nurse who brings skill, heart and teamwork to MelroseWakefield Hospital's catheterization (cath) lab.
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Grace’s Story: From Patient to Purpose
January 5, 2026
When Grace needed hope and understanding, Tufts Medical Center Child Life Specialists were there. Now she’s helping other kids find the same support.
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Dry January: How Taking a Break from Alcohol Affects Your Health
December 30, 2025
Learn about alcohol's effects on the body, the benefits of taking a break and expert tips from Tufts Medicine for a successful Dry January.
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Massachusetts May Not Be Immune From ‘Chaos’ After Federal Vaccine Changes
January 5, 2026
Charles Hannum, MD, General Pediatrician at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about potential impact on Massachusetts of federal changes to recommendations for the childhood vaccine schedule.
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How To Stay Committed To Dry January
January 5, 2026
Q&A with Alice Connors-Kellgren, PhD, Director of Psychology at Tufts Medical Center, about how to stick with “Dry January”.
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Scientists Find Simple Habit That May Improve Blood Sugar Management in Older Adults
January 5, 2026
Richard Siegel, MD, Co-director of the Diabetes and Lipid Center at Tufts Medical Center and Endocrinologist at Tufts Medicine Weight & Wellness Center – Stoneham, in an article about new research, which found that sitting by a window may help improve blood sugar in older adults.
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