Serious Flu Damage Prevented by Compound that Blocks Unnecessary Cell Death
Scientists test therapeutic strategy that reduces lung injury and inflammation caused by an overactive immune response to the flu virus.
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On Teens, Nutrition, and Exercise: How to Encourage Healthy Habits
Experts across Tufts outline the challenges for today’s teens when it comes to healthy eating and physical activity, and how parents and caregivers can help.
Tufts Researcher Takes on Epilepsy After Daughter’s Diagnosis
A biomedical engineer and a neuroscientist have teamed up to advance epilepsy research and push for more effective treatments for patients.
Bree Aldridge Joins AIMBE College of Fellows
Election to the AIMBE College of Fellows is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to medical and biological engineers.
Is Melatonin Safe for Kids?
Tufts sleep experts share advice for parents on using the supplements to help children sleep
A Better Way to Screen for Lung Cancer
A Tufts School of Medicine researcher is developing a test to predict lung cancer risk more accurately and reduce the number of scans needed to detect the condition.
The Analyst Who Taught Freud a Thing or Two About Women
With her M.D. from Tufts, Ruth Mack Brunswick made a name for herself in Vienna and the new field of psychoanalysis.
Faculty Spotlight: Chandi Edmonds
"Coming from academic institutions of various sizes, I believe Tufts has a strong commitment to 'doing better' for all but especially for people who have experienced racism."
Your Back Hurts? There’s Physical Therapy for That
A Tufts expert explains the mechanics of back injuries and how they can be prevented and provides tips for healing.