Health

AI tool does a better job predicting relapse risk than traditional methods in Harvard study

Hard work of securing a federal grant pays off for researchers: ‘It means you can do something to try to help people.’

Surgeon-author speaks from his experience as a leader at USAID before it was gutted

Major global study of flourishing ranks wealthy, lower-income nations, reinforces concerns over well-being among youth

‘I was just following the science.’

Stop-work order disrupts system that facilitates oversight of studies happening at multiple sites 

Science Center talk outlines potential and risks of gene editing

Key molecular switch identified, sheds new light on treatment interventions

Clinical trial shows teens and young adults had three times more success quitting than their placebo counterparts

Study researcher says nation, which leads high-income peers in maternal mortality, needs better prenatal, extended postpartum care

David Liu, Breakthrough Prize recipient, retraces path to an ‘incredibly exciting’ disease fighter: ‘This is the essence of basic science.’

What makes someone run 26.2 miles? Boston Marathon’s lead psychologist has heard it all.

Terence Blue has spent his life managing hemophilia. A new gene therapy offers relief from constant worry and daily needles — ‘I am actually healing faster than I ever have.’

Turning off checkpoint molecules freed microglia to attack plaques in brain, improved memory in mice

Shared meals may be a more reliable indicator of well-being than income, Kennedy School researcher says

Timely detection could reduce morbidity, offer opportunities for early intervention

Psychologist says scrutinizing risk factors, embracing community, adventure are key in age of angst over climate, AI, pandemics

Patient-scientist, husband among researchers who developed promising gene-editing therapy for rare, fatal condition

‘Oscars of Science’ recognize major advances in gene editing and against MS and obesity

Clinical psychologist draws line between self-deprecating humor (with its health, social benefits) and self-flagellation

Study finds that modifying one factor can reduce risk of stroke, dementia, and late-life depression

70-year study finds widening gap despite longer life expectancy for both racial groups

Post-treatment physical activity narrows gap between patients and general population

ChemFORWARD, winner of Belfer Center award, explains how its database of industrial chemicals can help protect human, environmental health

Researchers develop at-home test to ID those at risk of Alzheimer’s years before symptoms appear

Artificial intelligence is up to the challenge of reducing human suffering, experts say. Are we?

Take our research-based quiz to learn more about how indoor air quality can harm or protect your health

Cravings are real, nutrition researcher says — but here’s why lumping sweets with alcohol, nicotine is a problem

Economist who studies technological change looks at public-private research partnership amid rising questions on federal funding

In talk on new book, Carl Zimmer theorizes key researcher’s discoveries were undercut by his personality