Nerves re-routed from her tongue restore woman’s smile
A complicated brain tumor surgery left Rebecca Grasso with facial paralysis. But thanks to a series of nerve transfers at Harvard-affiliated Mass Eye and Ear, she was able to smile at her wedding.
Mike Kotsopoulos •
harvard
Oct. 3, 2023 • ~8 min
Oct. 3, 2023 • ~8 min
Insomnia linked to increased risk for hypertension in women
New study highlights a correlation between women who sleep less than eight hours at night and developing a greater risk for hypertension or high blood pressure.
Kira Sampson
• harvard
Oct. 2, 2023 • ~4 min
Oct. 2, 2023 • ~4 min
Cost of treating liver disease tied to drinking projected to double over 20 years
Researchers say planners, policymakers need to be looking to ramp up intervention programs, improve treatment.
Liz Mineo
• harvard
Sept. 22, 2023 • ~6 min
Sept. 22, 2023 • ~6 min
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