Research & Innovation

Can You Legally Use Psychedelic Drugs for Therapy?

Momentum is growing around using psychedelics in psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) to help treat a variety of conditions. Experts say more research is needed.

How to Decide on Care, Treatment, and Advance Directives for Serious Illness

Here's what to think about when doing advance care planning around what medical interventions you might or might not want if you get seriously ill.

Study Shows That Patient Factors Play A Role in Use of COPD Inhalers

Lead author Pulmonologist Donald A. Mahler, M.D. and co-authors find that a person’s cognitive function, manual dexterity, and breathing ability can impact the effectiveness of COPD treatment.

Is Pollen Really Worse This Year?

Learn what pollen is in the air in the region and how to better track and manage your pollen allergies by season.

Henry J. Tannous, MD, and Jose R. Rodriquez, MD, working with the da Vinci robot system.

Robotic Cardiac Surgery Care Means You Recover Faster

Our cardiac surgeons now offer robot-assisted treatment options that reduce your recovery time, while at the same time enhancing your quality of life.

Asha Zimmerman, MD, a transplant surgeon at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

How Will Doctors Use AI in the Future?

Tools based on AI technology have the potential to reshape how medicine is practiced—and the role of your provider. Learn how AI is changing the way physicians work.

Female clinician examining forearm of female patient

Is There a Downside to Knowing You Have Cancer?

Cancer screenings can save lives. But what if your worst fear comes true?

Young adult male speaking with female therapist

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) on the Rise

Chances are you are aware of someone on the autism spectrum. The increase in diagnoses has its upsides and its challenges, too.