World Helping traumatized refugees heal themselves Med School Professor Richard Mollica’s program has pioneered treatment, research for survivors over four decades
World How climate change will impact national security Belfer Center research director examines recent assessment from entire U.S. intelligence community
Health Omicron ‘astonishing to behold,’ says Hanage Harvard epidemiologist shares early impression of variant as first U.S. case is identified in California
Health Vaccine reduces transmission in breakthrough cases Vaccinated shed virus for shorter period of time, less likely to spread COVID
Omicron ‘astonishing to behold,’ says Hanage Harvard epidemiologist shares early impression of variant as first U.S. case is identified in California DateDecember 1, 2021December 2, 2021
Vaccine reduces transmission in breakthrough cases Vaccinated shed virus for shorter period of time, less likely to spread COVID DateDecember 1, 2021December 1, 2021
Moderna edges out Pfizer vaccine in head-to-head comparison Large-scale study finds Moderna slightly more effective in preventing COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, and death DateDecember 1, 2021December 1, 2021
‘Writing to push conversations forward’ Simar Singh Bajaj ’24 gets a publications jump on his planned career in medicine DateNovember 30, 2021
Fed up with baby steps amid ‘tsunami of overdose death’ MGH expert calls for big changes to opioid strategy as fentanyl, COVID fuel escalation of crisis DateNovember 29, 2021November 29, 2021
Keeping an eye on Omicron Epidemiologist who modeled variants awaits clearer picture, but says travel restrictions are unlikely to help DateNovember 29, 2021December 1, 2021
Breaking down boosters What happens to our immune systems when we get a booster and will COVID boosters stay on the list? DateNovember 23, 2021
Taking it easy as you get older? Wrong. Message of new Lieberman study: ‘Because we evolved to be active throughout our lives, our bodies need physical activity to age well’ DateNovember 22, 2021November 22, 2021
Long COVID sufferers face physical pain, physician skepticism Chan School event seeks way forward for patients, medical professionals DateNovember 19, 2021November 22, 2021
Repurposing a familiar drug for COVID-19 Disulfiram, a treatment for alcoholism, may cut severe SARS-CoV-2 infection, reduce likelihood of dying from COVID-19 DateNovember 17, 2021
Scientists identify HIV patient whose body rids itself of virus This second untreated person living with HIV showed no evidence of intact HIV genomes DateNovember 16, 2021November 17, 2021
Using AI to prevent blood clots, strokes Artificial intelligence-based method predicts risk of atrial fibrillation, helping clinicians protect patients’ heart health DateNovember 15, 2021
Skip the salt, grab the bananas Less sodium and more potassium could be key in lowering risk of cardiovascular disease DateNovember 13, 2021November 12, 2021
Chess is more than a game for researcher focused on brain health Chan School’s David Canning will mine federation’s database and track cognitive performance of 200 players DateNovember 12, 2021November 15, 2021
Pills could prove COVID game changer Med School specialists say they may cut hospitalizations, deaths and offer big boost to nations struggling with low vaccination rates DateNovember 10, 2021November 12, 2021
Blocking tau may help ALS patients Study suggests Alzheimer’s hallmark as potential treatment target DateNovember 10, 2021November 10, 2021
Breakthrough within reach for diabetes scientist and patients nearest to his heart 100 years after discovery of insulin, replacement therapy represents ‘a new kind of medicine,’ says Stem Cell Institute co-director Douglas Melton, whose children inspired his research DateNovember 9, 2021
Baby teeth may be window to child’s risk of mental health disorders Like the rings of a tree, teeth contain growth lines that may reveal clues about childhood experiences DateNovember 9, 2021November 9, 2021
Potential fixes for COVID-related GI issues Intestine Chip enables effective in vitro study of coronavirus infections of the human gut and testing of potential treatments DateNovember 8, 2021November 8, 2021
Vaccine side effects or a doctor carrying COVID? Amid winter surge, researchers’ tool helped hospitals tell the difference DateNovember 5, 2021November 8, 2021
Wondering about COVID-19 vaccines for kids 5 to 11? Pediatric infectious diseases expert looks at doses and potential side effects DateNovember 4, 2021November 4, 2021
How acupuncture fights inflammation Researchers discover neurons needed for acupuncture’s anti-inflammatory response DateNovember 3, 2021November 3, 2021
Love, death, fear, guilt, pride, hope, friendship, alienation, and so much sorrow. Through it all, they kept showing up. 14 nurses on life and work during COVID DateNovember 2, 2021November 3, 2021
How death shapes life As global COVID toll hits 5 million, Harvard philosopher ponders the intimate, universal experience of knowing the end will come but not knowing when DateNovember 1, 2021
Rapid rollout of COVID vaccine as important as its efficacy Speed of procurement and distribution can maximize public health benefits, economic efficiency in low- and middle-income countries DateOctober 29, 2021November 1, 2021
Do we need to draw you a picture? Yes, or maybe a satiric cartoon MGH scholars say pandemic showed need for new ways to make public health messaging more persuasive DateOctober 29, 2021October 28, 2021
Years after cancer treatment, sleepless nights Harvard psychologist notes fears of recurrence, financial worries in reaction to American Cancer Society study DateOctober 27, 2021October 27, 2021
In a war zone, COVID isn’t the only health problem Chan School panel details need for more wide-ranging campaigns in conflict areas DateOctober 26, 2021October 27, 2021
When COVID robbed children of their friendships, learning suffered Experts say parents and communities should take comprehensive approach to help young people reconnect DateOctober 26, 2021October 27, 2021
