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Stay in the Game: Preventing + Treating Common Ligament Injuries
February 13, 2026
Ligament injuries like ACL, MCL, UCL and ankle sprains can sideline athletes. Learn how Tufts Medicine sports medicine specialists, including Matthew Salzler, MD, help prevent, diagnose and treat ligament injuries so you can return to the activities you love.
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Know Before You Go: Cardiac Rehabilitation
February 13, 2026
Recover stronger with cardiac rehab in your community. See what to expect and protect your heart.
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Kimberly’s Story: Strength, Connection + Perseverance after Unthinkable Trauma
February 13, 2026
After a devastating hit-and-run, Kimberly’s recovery reflects the power of expert trauma care, advanced surgery and human connection at Tufts Medical Center.
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How do I know when to take what pain reliever?
February 6, 2026
Headache? Back pain? Sore muscles? The pain reliever you choose matters more than you might think. Advil, Aleve and Tylenol may look similar on the shelf, but they work differently—and picking the right one can make all the difference.
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Ask the Experts: At-Home Tests for Respiratory Illnesses
February 4, 2026
Tufts Medicine experts explain how to effectively use at-home tests to detect respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and flu, helping patients make informed decisions about isolation, treatment, and seeking emergency care.
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5 Questions with Dr. Helen Boucher
January 30, 2026
Get to know Helen Boucher, MD, Chief Academic Officer, Tufts Medicine and Dean, Tufts University School of Medicine.
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Why Has Colorectal Cancer Risen Among Young People?
February 12, 2026
Lilian Chen, MD, Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Tufts Medical Center, about the reasons behind increasing numbers of colorectal cancer cases in young people.
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Childhood Trauma Doesn’t Have to Be a Lifelong Curse
January 31, 2026
Robert Sege, MD, PhD, Pediatrician and Director of the Center for Community-Engaged Medicine at Tufts Medical Center and Shirley Huang, MD, Chief of General Pediatrics at Tufts MC, in an article about the benefit of positive childhood experiences in combating the impact of childhood trauma.
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Aha Names 2026 Behavioral Health Committee Officers, New Members
January 30, 2026
Brent Forester, MD, Psychiatrist-in-Chief and Chair of Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center and Director of Behavioral Health for Tufts Medicine, in an article about the newly-named American Hospital Association behavioral health committee officers and new members.
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