Medical Sciences

How Much Does a Physician Assistant Master’s Program Cost — and How Do You Pay for It?

Is a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Worth It? Career Benefits, Salary Outlook, and What to Expect

Is a Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) Worth It?

How to survive a flash flood — like the one that devastated Texas

Can you actually die from a broken heart? Northeastern experts explain

IUDs still ‘very safe’ in light of new research on breast cancer risk

Decision to offer sedation for often-painful IUD insertion is ‘groundbreaking,’ Northeastern health experts say

For years, IUD insertion was a painful procedure for patients, but the Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts is now offering sedation for it.

How to identify a victim of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Recognizing the signs is crucial, extreme medicine expert says

How can you stay safe during a music festival?

“The best thing you can do is have that situation awareness,” said Stephen Wood, an extreme medicine expert at Northeastern University.

Is air pollution putting you at risk of dementia? This researcher wants to find out

Scientists have long warned about the dangers air pollution poses to the respiratory system, but air pollution may also pose a threat to the brain, leading to increased risks of Alzheimer’s and other dementias.