Press Releases By Brigham and Women's Hospital

Alzheimer's Disease Consortium Identifies Four New Genes for Alzheimer's Disease Risk

Research May 25, 2011

Injectable Gel Could Spell Relief for Arthritis Sufferers

Research May 25, 2011

American Heart Association's Paul Dudley White Award Presented to Brigham and Women's Hospital Cardiologist

Medical May 25, 2011

BWH Surgeons Perform Nation's Second Full Face Transplant

Medical May 25, 2011

Research Shows Rapid Adoption of Newer, More Expensive Prostate Cancer Treatments

Cancer Apr 20, 2011

BWH Surgeons Perform Nation's First Full Face Transplant

Plastic Surgery Apr 20, 2011

Research Finds "Dispense as Written" Prescriptions May Add $7.7 Billion to Annual Health Care Costs

Medical Apr 20, 2011

Quality of Life Significantly Increases After Uterine Fibroid Treatment

Arts and Entertainment Apr 08, 2011

Brigham and Women's Hospital Researcher Named National Space Biomedical Research Institute Fellow

Medical Apr 08, 2011

Researchers Unlock the Potential for Exploring Kidney Regeneration

Arts and Entertainment Mar 29, 2011

Integrating Human and Fly Genetics to Facilitate Gene Discovery

Arts and Entertainment Mar 29, 2011

Smoking May Be Associated With Increased Risk of Breast Cancer

Cancer Feb 18, 2011

Considering your Safety in Extreme Cold Weather

Health and Fitness Feb 18, 2011

New Approach for Genetic Research in the US Health Care System

Arts and Entertainment Feb 18, 2011

Body Fat Associated With a Higher Risk of ER-Negative Breast Cancer

Medical Jan 28, 2011

First Study to Look at New Potential in Infant Organ Donation

Arts and Entertainment Jan 28, 2011

Study of South African Population Reveals the Importance of Screening and Treating for TB in Patients with HIV

Research Jul 12, 2010

Teen-Age Boys Have Greater Risk Than Girls Of High Blood Pressure As Adults

Research Jul 12, 2010

Risk of Suicide, Suicide Attempt Similar Across Types of Antidepressant Medication

Research Jun 15, 2010

BWH Researchers Find That Using Bar-Code Technology With eMAR Drastically Reduces Medication Administration and Transcription Errors

Arts and Entertainment Jun 15, 2010

Frequent Doctor Visits Help Diabetics Lower Blood Pressure More Quickly

Medical Jun 09, 2010

ABC News Shines Prime-Time Spotlight on Boston Hospitals

Medical Jun 09, 2010

American College of Radiology Accreditation

Medical May 13, 2010

Alcohol Consumption Associated with Increased Risk for Benign Breast Disease in Young Women

Cancer May 13, 2010

New Brigham and Women's Hospital Report Brings Lung Cancer in Women Out of the Shadows

Research May 13, 2010

Hispanics Live In Areas with Limited Capacity for Colorectal Cancer Screening

Medical May 13, 2010

Major Clinical Trial Finds that Team-Based Care Improves Patient Outcomes

Health and Fitness May 13, 2010

Clinical Trial Compares Leading-Edge Treatments for Obesity and Diabetes

Diabetes Nov 30, -0001

Weight-loss diets reverse atherosclerosis

Health and Fitness Nov 30, -0001

Stress During Pregnancy May Increase Offspring's Risk of Developing Asthma

Health and Fitness Nov 30, -0001

60 Minutes of Physical Activity Needed Daily to Maintain Weight

Health and Fitness Nov 30, -0001

War-Related Stress Associated with Increased Risk of Asthma

Asthma Nov 30, -0001

CRP Found to Have Implication for Patients After Undergoing Surgery

Medical Mar 15, 2010

New Analysis of Jupiter Data Finds Statin Therapy For Apparently Healthy Women Significantly Reduced Risk For Cardiovascular Events

Medical Mar 15, 2010

Researchers Identify Genetic Pathway Responsible for Metastatic Prostate Cancer

Cancer Mar 15, 2010

Comprehensive Genetic Screen No Better Than Knowing Ones Family History for Predicting Cardiovascular Risk

Medical Mar 15, 2010

Study Finds Many New Prescriptions Go Unfilled

Medical Mar 15, 2010

New Therapy For Prevention of Local Lung Tumor Recurrence

Medical Mar 15, 2010

BRIEF: Researchers Identify a Means of Improving the Cryopreservation of Biological Materials

Cancer Mar 15, 2010

Breast Cancer Survivors Who Take Aspirin Have Half The Risk of Dying From the Disease

Cancer Mar 15, 2010

Largest Study of Vitamin D and Omega-3s Now Enrolling at Brigham and Women's Hospital

Research Feb 10, 2010

Vaccine Delivered Through Older Methods May Provide Better Immunity

Research Feb 10, 2010

Popp Begins as Chair of Neurosurgery

Research Feb 10, 2010

Women May Be Better Able to Regulate Stress

Research Feb 10, 2010

New Findings From JUPITER Show Rosuvastatin Cuts Stroke Risk in Half Among Those With Elevated CRP Levels and Commonly Acceptable Cholesterol Levels

Research Feb 10, 2010

Kowa Company, Ltd Group Opens Collaborative Cardiovascular Research Center with Brigham and Women's Hospital

Research Jan 13, 2010

Brigham and Women's Hospital Awarded $3.4 Million Defense Department Contract for Face Transplants

Research Jan 13, 2010

Genetic Variant Associated with Lung Function and COPD

Research Jan 13, 2010

Brigham and Women's Hospital Makes Leapfrog Top Hospitals List

Research Jan 13, 2010

Investigation Of Two Commonly-Used HIV Treatments Finds One More Safe And Effective

Research Jan 13, 2010