In the News
Alzheimer’s Symptoms You Might Mistake for Aging—and the Treatments Bringing New Hope
August 17, 2026
Brent Forester, Brent Forester, MD, MSc, Psychiatrist-in-Chief at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about Alzheimer's symptoms and new treatments on the horizon.
In the News
Eating This Fruit Every Day Could Help Lower Your Cholesterol, New Research Suggests
August 23, 2026
Gerard Daly, MD, Cardiologist at MelroseWakefield Hospital, and Kirk MacNaught, MD, Cardiologist at Lowell General Hospital, in an article about the benefits of eating avocados.
In the News
This Transplant Surgery Could Save Countless Lives. Why Aren’t We Doing More of Them?
August 24, 2026
Alyson Kaplan, MD, MSc, Transplant Hepatologist at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about the future of living donor liver transplants.
In the News
Bill Ritter, Captain Sully, Danny Glover and the New Reality of Alzheimer’s
August 25, 2026
Davide Cappon, Director of Neuropsychology at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about the dynamic presentation of Alzheimer's.
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Vital Voices
Vital Voices: Phil DeMelo, Cardiac Surgery RN
August 25, 2026
Meet Phillip DeMelo, RN, a Tufts Medicine cardiac surgery nurse who has been a part of 60+ heart transplants and brings expert care to every patient.
Articles
Is it Strep or a Sore Throat?
August 25, 2026
Strep throat is one of the most common childhood infections and one of the most common reasons for a visit to the pediatrician. While many people think it always causes a severe sore throat, strep can sometimes look very different, especially in young children.
Articles
Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: What You Should Know
August 25, 2026
Even healthy adults can develop shingles. Find out who should get the vaccine, how well it works and what to know if you’ve had shingles before.
Patient Stories
Jack’s Story: Finding Hope after Three Strokes
August 24, 2026
Following three strokes, Jack Halas worked with physical, occupational and speech therapists specially trained in neuro rehabilitation to recover his strength and confidence to face new challenges