Articles
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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Announcements
Seal of Excellence: Lowell General Hospital Earns IAC Echocardiography Reaccreditation
December 26, 2025
Lowell General Hospital’s Main and Saints campuses, along with Merrimack Valley Cardiology in North Chelmsford, have been granted a three-year accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography.
Articles
Norovirus is Making the Rounds: Tips for Prevention, Symptoms + Treatment
December 26, 2025
Norovirus is one of the most common causes of stomach illnesses in the U.S. and can leave even healthy people feeling miserable. Saul Weingart, MD, Chief of General Internal Medicine at Tufts Medical Center shares how it spreads, how to prevent it and how to care for someone who is sick.
Vital Voices
Vital Voices: Dr. Irakli Todua
December 18, 2025
Meet Dr. Irakli Todua, a former refugee turned physician-researcher and internal medicine doctor at Tufts Medical Center, and Assistant Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine. Drawing on his ICU experience, cardiovascular expertise, and love of music, he delivers compassionate, thoughtful primary care for every patient.
In the News
I Hate Getting Pap Smears. Is There a Safe Alternative?
December 11, 2025
Rebecca Perkins, MD, Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Investigator at the Woman, Mother and Baby Research Institute at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about whether there is a safe alternative to a Pap test.
Articles
Know Before You Go: Echocardiograms
December 17, 2025
An echocardiogram, often called an echo, is a noninvasive heart ultrasound that shows how your heart is working. Learn what to expect during the test, how to prepare, and when you can expect your results.