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Why Is High Blood Pressure Still So Hard To Control? Tufts Medicine Researchers Take a Closer Look
May 7, 2026
Despite decades of progress in diagnosis and treatment, high blood pressure remains one of the most common, and most difficult to control, health conditions worldwide. A new review from Tufts Medical Center explores why, and what can be done to change it.
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New Clinical Trial at Tufts Medicine Aims to Ease Vaginal Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment
May 6, 2026
A Tufts Medicine clinical trial is studying vaginal laser therapy to help breast cancer survivors manage dryness and discomfort after treatment.
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Ann + Jamie’s Kidney Donation Story: More than a Match
May 5, 2026
After 32 years of marriage, Ann donated a kidney to her husband Jamie—turning a diagnosis of kidney failure into a story of hope, resilience and the power of living donation.
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Genetic Differences May Influence Vitamin D’s Role in Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
May 4, 2026
A new study from Tufts Medical Center and Tufts University suggests that genetic differences may determine whether vitamin D supplementation helps prevent type 2 diabetes in adults with prediabetes. Published in JAMA Network Open, the research found that certain variants in the vitamin D receptor gene were associated with a significantly lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes among people taking vitamin D3.
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5 Questions with Amy Hoey, RN
May 3, 2026
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Think You’re Too Young for Shingles? Think Again
May 9, 2026
Richard Dupee, MD, Chief of Geriatrics at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about young people getting shingles.
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Hantavirus Not Likely To Cause Pandemic
May 8, 2026
Zoe Weiss, MD, Director of Microbiology at Tufts Medical Center, in three stories about the latest developments in the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak.
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Coffee (Even Decaf) Might Be Helping Your Brain More Than You Think
May 7, 2026
Sushrut Jangi, MD, Gastroenterologist at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about news research which found that drinking coffee may help improve both mood and gut microbiome.
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