Medicaid’s impact, finally measured
Unique study shows the effects of health insurance program: More treatment and fewer financial shocks for the poor, more bills paid for hospitals and doctors.
Nutritional balancing act
MIT Medical nutritionist says new dietary guidelines put 'more emphasis than ever' on balancing calorie intake and physical activity.
MIT Medical promotes employee mammograms
No referral or copay for female employees between 40 and 70 who are enrolled in any MIT-sponsored health-insurance plan.
Roger Kamm elected to the Institute of Medicine
One of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine
Your vital signs, on camera
MIT team develops system for continuous medical monitoring using widely available video technology.
A link between air travel and deaths on the ground
Study suggests pollution from airplanes flying at ‘cruise’ altitudes contributes to 8,000 deaths per year globally.
Diabetes session offers tips on blood glucose monitoring
Experts answer questions at the first event of a three-part series.
The energy challenge calls on humanities and social-science research
Courses on energy include economics, political science, history, literature and more.
Community Wellness at MIT Medical launches revamped services
Changes name from Center for Health Promotion and Wellness
Better health through social networking
Research shows how the nature of your social network influences your health behavior.
Toward greener chemistry
Breaking up phosphorus with ultraviolet light may offer a safer, simpler way to build many industrial and household chemicals.
