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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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How to Choose a Heart Surgeon: What to Look For + What Matters Most
January 28, 2026
Learn how to choose the right heart surgeon, what questions to ask and what matters most for safe, high-quality cardiac surgery.
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5 Tips for Choosing the Right Neurosurgeon
January 27, 2026
We know the idea of needing surgery on your brain or spine can be scary, here’s how to find a neurosurgeon who will get you back to feeling your best.
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2026 Top Doctors: Tufts Medicine Physicians Honored in Boston Magazine’s Annual List
January 27, 2026
Each year, Boston Magazine publishes its list of the top physicians in the Boston area. We're pleased to share that Tufts Medicine physicians, across dozens of specialties, are again well represented on the Boston Magazine’s Top Doctors™ 2026 list.
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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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The Dark Side of Biohacking
January 30, 2026
Matthew Mostofi, DO, Chairman and Chief of Emergency Medicine at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about people taking positive health approaches to the extreme in the pursuit of longevity.
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