Brigham and Women's Hospital

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Providing the news and latest research from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA, a nonprofit teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.

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Joined April 2007

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Brigham and Women's Hospital@BrighamWomens · Jun 16

Is sunscreen toxic? Abigail Waldman, MD, of Brigham and Women's Hospital, debunks the viral myth and explains why skipping SPF is the real health risk. Learn how you can protect your skin here: bostonglobe.com/2025/06/02/lif…

BrighamWomens's tweet card. Some people contend it causes cancer and is part of a big pharma conspiracy. Dermatologists disagree.

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Brigham and Women's Hospital@BrighamWomens · 7 h

Granny hobbies are getting a Gen Z twist. From knitting to baking, Gen Z is embracing slower, analog activities to unplug and boost mental health. Learn more: boston.com/community/the-…

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Brigham and Women's Hospital@BrighamWomens · Jul 23

Over the course of a given week, Mass General Brigham nurses, advanced practitioners and doctors gather in units and clinics for regular high reliability organization (HRO) quality rounds. Learn about this approach here: spklr.io/6015BEo1H

BrighamWomens's tweet image. Over the course of a given week, Mass General Brigham nurses, advanced practitioners and doctors gather in units and clinics for regular high reliability organization (HRO) quality rounds. Learn about this approach here: spklr.io/6015BEo1H

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Brigham and Women's Hospital@BrighamWomens · Jul 21

While golf is a leisurely, low-impact activity, you can still sustain an injury while playing. Martin Boehm, a PT at the Brigham, explains common injuries and how to treat and prevent them. spklr.io/6018BE3Ca

BrighamWomens's tweet image. While golf is a leisurely, low-impact activity, you can still sustain an injury while playing. Martin Boehm, a PT at the Brigham, explains common injuries and how to treat and prevent them.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital@BrighamWomens · Jul 18

Another weekend of high temperatures and high humidity. Scott Goldberg, MD, from the Brigham's ED, shares tips for staying cool: boston25news.com/news/local/dr-…

BrighamWomens's tweet card. As extreme heat and humidity continue to grip the region, residents are reminded to take precautions to stay safe.

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Brigham and Women's Hospital@BrighamWomens · Jul 16

For individuals taking GLP-1 medications, managing diet and exercise is a crucial component of maintaining a healthy life. JoAnn Manson, MD, MPH, explains how GLP-1 drugs can impact the body and what patients should know: washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/…

BrighamWomens's tweet card. There’s a perception that Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound are all you need to live a healthier life. But diet and exercise still matter, doctors say.

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Brigham and Women's Hospital@BrighamWomens · Jul 14

Rebecca Robbins, MSc, PhD, is the lead author of a new study that explores the perceptions and beliefs of teenage drivers on distracted driving. Findings showed that teens spend 21% of their time on the road looking at their phones. Learn more: usnews.com/news/health-ne…

BrighamWomens's tweet card. Teen Drivers Spend A Fifth Of The Time Looking At Their Smartphone, Study Says

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Brigham and Women's Hospital@BrighamWomens · Jul 11

Matthew Carty, MD, and @MIT's Hugh Herr have developed a new procedure that preserves muscle function and lets patients control prosthetics like natural limbs. Learn more about the innovations happening in amputation surgery: bostonglobe.com/2025/07/10/met…

BrighamWomens's tweet card. The prosthetic knee is the first of its kind to integrate with a patient’s bones and nervous system.

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Brigham and Women's Hospital@BrighamWomens · Jul 10

Rees Cosgrove, MD, FRCSC, director of functional neurosurgery and the neurosurgical residency program at the Brigham, explains what focused ultrasound for essential tremor involves and who is a good candidate. spklr.io/6019BDscX

BrighamWomens's tweet image. Rees Cosgrove, MD, FRCSC, director of functional neurosurgery and the neurosurgical residency program at the Brigham, explains what focused ultrasound for essential tremor involves and who is a good candidate. spklr.io/6019BDscX

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Brigham and Women's Hospital@BrighamWomens · Jul 8

Tick season is especially bad this year. Daniel Solomon, MD, an infectious disease specialist at the Brigham, recommends taking the antibiotic doxycycline within 72 hours of removing a tick. More in the @BostonGlobe: bostonglobe.com/2025/07/07/met…

BrighamWomens's tweet card. "This year is definitely an outlier for us," the Massachusetts state epidemiologist told the Globe.

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Brigham and Women's Hospital@BrighamWomens · Jul 3

The 4th of July is the perfect holiday to get the family together. While participating in fun activities, it's important to celebrate safely. Here are some tips from @MassGenBrigham. spklr.io/6016BDJHG

BrighamWomens's tweet image. The 4th of July is the perfect holiday to get the family together. While participating in fun activities, it's important to celebrate safely. Here are some tips from @MassGenBrigham. spklr.io/6016BDJHG

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Brigham and Women's Hospital@BrighamWomens · Jul 1

Had a bad night's sleep and looking to get back on track? Rebecca Robbins, PhD, offers her insights on what to do here: womenshealthmag.com/health/a651620…

BrighamWomens's tweet card. It’s not complicated, but it’s important.

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Brigham and Women's Hospital@BrighamWomens · Jun 30

As Men's Health Month comes to a close, two cancer experts set the record straight on common myths that keep men from seeking care. From screenings to symptoms, get the facts that could save a life. spklr.io/6019B8hwB

BrighamWomens's tweet image. As Men's Health Month comes to a close, two cancer experts set the record straight on common myths that keep men from seeking care. From screenings to symptoms, get the facts that could save a life. spklr.io/6019B8hwB

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Brigham and Women's Hospital@BrighamWomens · Jun 27

Sleep struggles in your 40s could be tied to perimenopause, and they're more common than you think. Suzzane Bertisch, MD, a sleep physician at the Brigham, shares more about what's happening to your body during this hormonal transition. Learn more in the @nytimes:…

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Brigham and Women's Hospital@BrighamWomens · Jun 25

Andrew Eyre, MD, an emergency medicine physician at the Brigham, shares tips for staying cool with @WCVB. wcvb.com/article/heat-s…

BrighamWomens's tweet card. As most of southern New England bakes in triple-digit temperatures, doctors say those with underlying conditions and those who spend a lot of time outside are at the highest risk for heat-related...

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Brigham and Women's Hospital@BrighamWomens · Jun 23

Summer is officially here! The season is an ideal time for kids to splash, play, and explore nature. For parents, it's important to keep these tips in mind to ensure your children have a safe and healthy summer. spklr.io/6010B8kLK

BrighamWomens's tweet image. Summer is officially here! The season is an ideal time for kids to splash, play, and explore nature. For parents, it's important to keep these tips in mind to ensure your children have a safe and healthy summer. spklr.io/6010B8kLK

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Brigham and Women's Hospital@BrighamWomens · Jun 20

Mass General Brigham researchers have developed a highly sensitive diagnostic tool that utilizes bioluminescence to detect traces of viruses, such as COVID-19. This powerful advancement enables early detection and continuous monitoring of viruses. spklr.io/6013B83dV

BrighamWomens's tweet image. Mass General Brigham researchers have developed a highly sensitive diagnostic tool that utilizes bioluminescence to detect traces of viruses, such as COVID-19. This powerful advancement enables early detection and continuous monitoring of viruses.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital@BrighamWomens · Jun 13

Tomorrow is World Blood Donor Day! The Kraft Family Blood Donor Center provides lifesaving blood and platelets to Mass General Brigham patients. @CBSNews spoke with donors about why they give blood: cbsnews.com/boston/video/w…

BrighamWomens's tweet card. WBZ TV's Levan Reid went to the Kraft Family Blood Donor Center in Boston Friday for World Blood Donor Day.

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Brigham and Women's Hospital@BrighamWomens · Jun 11

Ashwini Nadkarni, MD, recently joined the @melrobbins podcast to talk about body image and self-worth. Dr. Nadkarni is a psychiatrist at the Brigham who specializes in anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and depression. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=krnRy5…

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Brigham and Women's Hospital@BrighamWomens · Jun 9

Meghan Markowski, PT, a clinical specialist in women’s health physical therapy at the Brigham, discusses the causes of incontinence in women and how it's treated in the @guardian. theguardian.com/wellness/2025/…

BrighamWomens's tweet card. ‘I’m tired of peeing in my pants,’ I said to the urogynecologist. ‘Please fix me’

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