Health

Research inspired by driving lapse finds link between album drops, road fatalities

New study focuses on those with long history of sobriety

Greatest gains for participants who were biologically older, researchers say

Scientists identify path toward making cancer drugs safer and more selective

Experts explain how recent findings are demystifying disease that afflicts tens of millions worldwide

Experts seek to clarify the health effects of alcohol and sugary drinks

How a discovery in a Harvard lab is offering hope for patients with hard-to-treat heart disease

New statistical snapshot finds disappointing trend despite advances in treatment, ways to prevent nation’s leading cause of death

Research suggests it may explain higher incidence, severity of some disease in men

Doctors weigh in on what hit TV show gets right and wrong about life in the ER — from pacing and caseloads to workplace culture (and that waiting room from hell)

Researchers say results could dramatically increase chances of recovery

Also, why reading Ben Franklin beats climbing Mount Everest

Large new global study fuels growing concern over trend of increases in several types

Scientists eye new treatment targets for popular weight-loss drugs, from heart failure to addiction

Caffeinated tea also found to slow cognitive decline in study

Unlike other AI models, BrainIAC needs limited data to ID key neurological health indicators

Palliative care physicians offer advice for end-of-life conversations between patients, loved ones

Study finds only fraction of those with mutated gene develop malady — a finding that could lead to better treatments (and could apply to other such illnesses)

Mapping the midlife effects of a lethal habit

Oncologist explains why rising survival rates only tell part of the story

Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder accounts for most of the increase, according to study

After latest study, Bruce Yankner’s inbox exploded: ‘I try to get back to everybody … I try to provide hope.’

New system to address disorder that affects 8.2 million Americans shows promise in study

Where do science and ancient wisdom align? Take our quiz to find out.

Harvard chemists, inspired by group-testing strategy, develop faster way to identify useful catalyst combinations

Study finds orthopedists, who treat kind of injuries that result from partner violence, refer patients to programs at very low rates

Study looks at why risky behavior surged in wake of 2011 tsunami, earthquake

Experts discuss role of AI and other technology in future of mental health care

Some families, activists say term is too broad, masks unique issues of most severe cases as surging rates, federal plans turn spotlight on disorder

Immunologist says it’s not too late to get vaccinated