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After beating stage 4 colon cancer at 35, Kate Joyal struggled with anxiety until a special program helped her reclaim joy for herself and her two young children. The SMART program at Mass General Brigham has helped over 80 cancer survivors each year since 2017 manage the emotional challenges after treatment ends.
Massachusetts General Hospital just launched a clinical trial to find out if adding a human "coach" during ketamine therapy makes the treatment work better for depression. The study could reshape how millions access mental health care.
A smartphone app developed at Massachusetts General Hospital is helping people with OCD access effective treatment without the cost, stigma, and scheduling barriers of traditional therapy. In a 12-week trial, 65% of users saw significant symptom reduction, and 91% would recommend it to a friend.
Kevin O'Rourke will run his first marathon since beating cancer twice, honoring both his late father and the hospital that gave them both more time. The 57-year-old principal returns to Boston's iconic race 27 years after his last run.
Dollar General just posted strong sales growth and announced it won't be closing more stores this year. After shuttering 141 locations in 2024, the discount retailer is moving forward with momentum.
Cuba has begun freeing more than 2,000 inmates following a sweeping presidential pardon. The mass release marks a significant humanitarian gesture affecting thousands of families across the island nation.
The United Nations has formally launched its search for the next Secretary-General, raising hopes for the organization's first woman leader in its 79-year history. The selection process marks a pivotal moment for gender equality at the world's most influential diplomatic table.
In a moment of joy amid difficult times, 300 couples celebrated their weddings together in central Gaza. A charity sponsored the mass ceremony near Al-Aqsa Hospital, bringing together newlyweds, families, and their community for a rare celebration.
A revolutionary building material called mass timber is transforming construction by slashing carbon emissions while creating warmer, healthier spaces. The first multi-story timber office in over a century just proved sustainable buildings can be both beautiful and practical.
Scientists in China discovered a fossil of a creature that lived through one of Earth's earliest mass extinctions over 500 million years ago. The find proves that early life was tougher and more adaptable than we ever imagined.
A retired two-star general who lost his command to a mental health crisis has rebuilt his life and now helps others navigate serious mental illness. Major General Gregg Martin turned his bipolar diagnosis into a mission to end stigma and promote recovery.
Eye doctors at Mass General Brigham found a simple fix that saves lives: involving addiction specialists when treating patients with drug-related eye infections. The results? Every single patient who needed addiction medication received it.
Researchers at Mass General Brigham created an AI tool that can analyze brain scans to predict everything from dementia risk to cancer survival, even with limited training data. The breakthrough could help doctors provide faster, more personalized care to patients worldwide.
Nigeria's Kano State is preparing to celebrate 1,500 couples in a mass wedding ceremony designed to help vulnerable community members start families together. The government-backed program includes free medical screenings and support for couples ready to build their futures.
A once-basic lab tool is now helping scientists discover life-saving drugs faster than ever before. Mass spectrometry technology is cutting years off the drug development process by spotting failed candidates early and revealing how medicines actually work inside the body.
Scientists built a prototype mass spectrometer that can analyze thousands of molecules simultaneously instead of one at a time. The breakthrough could revolutionize drug discovery and help researchers capture the complete molecular makeup of a single cell.
A nurse's quick thinking during a marathon turned a potential tragedy into a powerful reunion story. Her CPR skills brought a retired Army general back from cardiac arrest on the race course.
Taking a multivitamin every day could turn back your biological clock by about four months, according to groundbreaking research from Mass General Brigham. The study shows that simple daily habits might help us all live longer and better.
Researchers at Mass General Brigham have discovered how to treat auto-brewery syndrome, a rare condition where gut bacteria turn food into alcohol and make people drunk without drinking. The breakthrough could help patients who've struggled for years with unexpected intoxication.
For nearly 31 years, Seoul's cathedral has held a weekly prayer service for peace between North and South Korea without missing a Tuesday. The 1,500th Mass celebrated this February shows how faith and persistence can sustain hope even when political progress stalls.
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