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The official Twitter account for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Part of @BethIsraelLahey. Official Hospital @RedSox.

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BIDMC
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IBS-C? Fiber can help — if you choose the right kind. 🍊. BIDMC dietitian Elisabeth Moore, RD, shares what to eat, what to avoid, and how to boost fiber without making symptoms worse. 🔗 Read more:
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everydayhealth.com
Fiber, particularly soluble fiber, can help ease the symptoms of constipation if you have IBS.
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On this week’s episode of Healthcare 360, Dr. Rob Fields speaks with Paul Sagan, senior advisor at General Catalyst, Board of Directors of Moderna and BIDMC trustee. Listen to the full episode here ⤵️.
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BIDMC
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☀️ BBQs, beach days… and bloating? No thanks. BIDMC's Trisha Pasricha, MD shares tips on how to feel great this summer with good gut health—check it out:
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BIDMC
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Want to make a difference at the heart of cardiac critical care? 💙. Join BIDMC’s growing Cardiac ICU team and work alongside leaders in cardiovascular innovation. 🔹 Full-time APP role.🔹 Collaborative model.🔹 Cutting-edge tech. Apply today! .
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BIDMC
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💙 Ready for the next step in your OR nursing career? BIDMC is hiring experienced OR nurses to join a team where your expertise is valued—and your impact is amplified. Apply today:
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BIDMC
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Big news in cancer care: BIDMC, Dana-Farber, & HMFP are moving forward with a collaboration that will support a new world-class inpatient cancer hospital in Boston—expanding access, driving innovation & delivering seamless, patient-first care. Learn more:
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BIDMC
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With BILH Pharmacy's free delivery, you can spend time on what matters most. No more trips to the pharmacy and waiting in long lines. Get prescriptions delivered right to your door! Switch and save with BILH Pharmacy today. ⤵️.
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BIDMC
22 days
Dhruv Kazi, MD, director of cardiac critical care at BIDMC, is helping shape the national conversation on GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy — highlighting both their promise and their limitations. 🔗 Learn more:
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qz.com
GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic are on track to become the best-selling pharmaceuticals on the market — overtaking even statins
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BIDMC
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A new study led by BIDMC’s Mingyu Zhang, PhD, MHS, finds a link between prenatal exposure to PFAS chemicals and higher blood pressure in teens — a potential early indicator of cardiovascular risk. Read more about the implications for long-term health ⤵️
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cnn.com
A teen with high blood pressure is more likely to become an adult with heart disease. Prenatal exposure to PFAS may put kids at greater risk, a new study found.
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BIDMC
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Boston’s heat emergency continues through today—with temps this high, heat exhaustion and dehydration are real risks. 🥵 . BIDMC's Tess Wiskel, MD, shares tips on how to stay cool and monitor the signs of heat illness 👇 .
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nbcboston.com
Boston is getting ready to spend another day Monday in the simmering heat, with the city’s heat emergency extended through Tuesday.
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BIDMC
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We’re proud to announce that Elizabeth Mittendorf, MD, will join BIDMC as Chief of a new Division of Breast Surgery! 👏 A renowned surgeon, she will bring bold leadership to our growing program in collaboration with Dana-Farber. Learn more:
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Struggling with high blood pressure—even with treatment?. BIDMC’s Stephen Juraschek, MD, PhD, shares how lifestyle factors are often the hidden culprit. Learn expert tips for taking back control and lowering your numbers, naturally. 💪🩺.
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health.harvard.edu
When blood pressure remains high despite treatment, making certain lifestyle changes can help. Examples include reducing dietary sodium, losing weight, limiting alcohol intake, exercising regularly...
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BIDMC
2 months
Many people with bipolar disorder face a tough tradeoff: effective treatment vs. unwanted weight gain. In a recent article, BIDMC’s Roscoe Brady, MD, PhD, shares expert insight on how medications impact weight—and what patients can do to manage it. 🔗
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BIDMC
2 months
Young Americans are leading a rise in undiagnosed hypertension, as awareness of high blood pressure continues to slip post-COVID.BIDMC's Rishi Wadhera, MD, MPP, MPhil, shared comments on the study:
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BIDMC
2 months
As tick and mosquito season ramps up across New England, Jonathan Edlow, MD, BIDMC, offers advice on how to stay safe and avoid ticks while enjoying the outdoors this summer. Read the full article 👇
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boston25news.com
Health officials in New England are warning the public about ticks and mosquitoes becoming more active as the weather warms up.
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BIDMC
2 months
🔥 Wildfires contribute to thousands of annual deaths and billions of dollars in economic costs. In his new study, BIDMC's Nicholas Nassikas, MD, discusses how climate change has intensified wildfire smoke, leading to severe health impacts. Learn more ⬇️
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apnews.com
A new study out in the journal Nature Communications Earth & Environment finds that wildfires fueled by climate change are linked to as many as thousands of annual deaths and billions of dollars in...
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BIDMC
2 months
🌡️ As part of Harvard’s CrisisReady initiative, BIDMC’s Drs. Wiskel, Balsari & Dresser led a heat emergency simulation in Phoenix—uniting city leaders to prep for extreme heat fueled by climate change. Read more via @SalataInstitute ⤵️
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salatainstitute.harvard.edu
Extreme heat is the top weather-related killer in the U.S. Harvard faculty are testing a new exercise to help cities prepare for a changing climate.
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BIDMC
2 months
RT @bethisraellahey: We're thrilled to announce the opening of BILH Urgent Care—Watertown! 🎉 . Located at 480 Pleasant Street, this new cen….
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BIDMC
3 months
What if a flawed medical formula blocked thousands from life-saving care?. A NOVA investigation reveals how racial bias shaped kidney transplant access—and how BIDMC doctors helped lead a national push for change. Watch here ⤵️
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pbs.org
Investigate medical algorithms in which the patient’s race drives decisions.
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BIDMC
3 months
Gout and type 2 diabetes often go hand in hand, and managing both can be a balancing act. BIDMC's Stephen Juraschek, MD, PhD, sheds light on the causes, connections, and how to build a personalized care plan: #Gout #Diabetes #ChronicCare #HealthyLiving.
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everydayhealth.com
Gout and diabetes often go hand in hand. Find out more about how these two conditions are related and how you can manage both of them.
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