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Dhruv Kazi, MD, director of cardiac critical care at BIDMC, is helping shape the national conversation on GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy — highlighting both their promise and their limitations. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3Grpe8H

IBS-C? Fiber can help — if you choose the right kind. 🍊 BIDMC dietitian Elisabeth Moore, RD, shares what to eat, what to avoid, and how to boost fiber without making symptoms worse. 🔗 Read more: everydayhealth.com/digestive-heal…

On this week’s episode of Healthcare 360, Dr. Rob Fields speaks with Paul Sagan, senior advisor at General Catalyst, Board of Directors of Moderna and BIDMC trustee. Listen to the full episode here ⤵️ bit.ly/46utRtv

☀️ BBQs, beach days… and bloating? No thanks. BIDMC's Trisha Pasricha, MD shares tips on how to feel great this summer with good gut health—check it out: boston25news.com/news/maintaini…

Want to make a difference at the heart of cardiac critical care? 💙 Join BIDMC’s growing Cardiac ICU team and work alongside leaders in cardiovascular innovation. 🔹 Full-time APP role 🔹 Collaborative model 🔹 Cutting-edge tech Apply today! jobs.bilh.org/job/boston/car…

💙 Ready for the next step in your OR nursing career? BIDMC is hiring experienced OR nurses to join a team where your expertise is valued—and your impact is amplified. Apply today: bit.ly/44HwTbh

Big news in cancer care: BIDMC, Dana-Farber, & HMFP are moving forward with a collaboration that will support a new world-class inpatient cancer hospital in Boston—expanding access, driving innovation & delivering seamless, patient-first care. Learn more: bidmc.org/about-bidmc/ne…

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A new study led by BIDMC’s Mingyu Zhang, PhD, MHS, finds a link between prenatal exposure to PFAS chemicals and higher blood pressure in teens — a potential early indicator of cardiovascular risk. Read more about the implications for long-term health ⤵️ cnn.com/2025/06/12/hea…

Boston’s heat emergency continues through today—with temps this high, heat exhaustion and dehydration are real risks. 🥵 BIDMC's Tess Wiskel, MD, shares tips on how to stay cool and monitor the signs of heat illness 👇 nbcboston.com/news/local/bos…

We’re proud to announce that Elizabeth Mittendorf, MD, will join BIDMC as Chief of a new Division of Breast Surgery! 👏 A renowned surgeon, she will bring bold leadership to our growing program in collaboration with Dana-Farber. Learn more: bidmc.org/about-bidmc/ne…

Struggling with high blood pressure—even with treatment? BIDMC’s Stephen Juraschek, MD, PhD, shares how lifestyle factors are often the hidden culprit. Learn expert tips for taking back control and lowering your numbers, naturally. 💪🩺 health.harvard.edu/staying-health…

Many people with bipolar disorder face a tough tradeoff: effective treatment vs. unwanted weight gain. In a recent article, BIDMC’s Roscoe Brady, MD, PhD, shares expert insight on how medications impact weight—and what patients can do to manage it. 🔗 bit.ly/4jEHcCg

Young Americans are leading a rise in undiagnosed hypertension, as awareness of high blood pressure continues to slip post-COVID.BIDMC's Rishi Wadhera, MD, MPP, MPhil, shared comments on the study: medpagetoday.com/cardiology/pre…

As tick and mosquito season ramps up across New England, Jonathan Edlow, MD, BIDMC, offers advice on how to stay safe and avoid ticks while enjoying the outdoors this summer. Read the full article 👇 boston25news.com/news/local/pro…

🔥 Wildfires contribute to thousands of annual deaths and billions of dollars in economic costs. In his new study, BIDMC's Nicholas Nassikas, MD, discusses how climate change has intensified wildfire smoke, leading to severe health impacts. Learn more ⬇️ apnews.com/article/wildfi…

🌡️ As part of Harvard’s CrisisReady initiative, BIDMC’s Drs. Wiskel, Balsari & Dresser led a heat emergency simulation in Phoenix—uniting city leaders to prep for extreme heat fueled by climate change. Read more via @SalataInstitute ⤵️ salatainstitute.harvard.edu/harvard-profes…

We're thrilled to announce the opening of BILH Urgent Care—Watertown! 🎉 Located at 480 Pleasant Street, this new center offers expert care from board-certified emergency medicine physicians—right in your community. To learn more, visit: bilh.org/about/news-and…

What if a flawed medical formula blocked thousands from life-saving care? A NOVA investigation reveals how racial bias shaped kidney transplant access—and how BIDMC doctors helped lead a national push for change. Watch here ⤵️ to.pbs.org/4k1EKpV

Gout and type 2 diabetes often go hand in hand, and managing both can be a balancing act. BIDMC's Stephen Juraschek, MD, PhD, sheds light on the causes, connections, and how to build a personalized care plan: everydayhealth.com/diabetes/gout-… #Gout #Diabetes #ChronicCare #HealthyLiving