World Harvard argues admissions suit isn’t worthy of Supreme Court review Brief notes two lower courts have rejected bias allegations in University’s process
World Annette Gordon-Reed on Texas history and growing up there in the ’60s and ’70s Her new book, ‘On Juneteenth,’ explores the complexities of the past and how we think of them
Health How unjust police killings damage the mental health of Black Americans Research tracks the ways racial discrimination wreaks a physical, psychological toll
Health Brainstorming a cure Researchers are retraining tumor-promoting immune cells to fight most aggressive type of brain cancer
How unjust police killings damage the mental health of Black Americans Research tracks the ways racial discrimination wreaks a physical, psychological toll DateMay 13, 2021May 14, 2021
Brainstorming a cure Researchers are retraining tumor-promoting immune cells to fight most aggressive type of brain cancer DateMay 13, 2021
When you dream of feeling naked in public — without a mask Researcher tracks evolution of pandemic anxieties that occupy our sleeping minds DateMay 7, 2021May 7, 2021
Unraveling medical racism Historians explore how studying the past can help promote health equity in the present DateMay 6, 2021May 6, 2021
Asian Americans more worried about racist Americans than coronavirus Survey highlights bias facing fastest-growing minority group in the U.S. DateMay 3, 2021May 5, 2021
‘Very strong degree of normality’ likely by year’s end But Fauci says uncertainty remains due to questions about variants, length of immunity DateApril 27, 2021
With COVID spread, ‘racism — not race — is the risk factor’ Harvard experts take a hard look at environmental inequities DateApril 22, 2021April 23, 2021
Salad or cheeseburger? People in our social networks influence the food we eat — both healthy and unhealthy — according to a large study of hospital employees DateApril 22, 2021April 21, 2021
Sleep easy Newly discovered airway cells may shed light on SIDS and other conditions DateApril 20, 2021April 20, 2021
Untangling a young patient’s autoimmune mystery MGH’s Complex Care Service takes innovative, individualized approach to a case that resisted standard treatment DateApril 15, 2021April 19, 2021
A pandemic that endures for COVID long-haulers Medical School’s Maley explains Beth Israel program to treat lingering ailments DateApril 13, 2021April 14, 2021
High standards THC and CBD content on labels of medicinal cannabis products may not be accurate DateApril 12, 2021
How spanking may affect brain development in children Researchers find similarities in neural response to more severe forms of abuse DateApril 12, 2021April 13, 2021
Telehealth works, but upgrade is still needed, say experts Telehealth showed it can improve access and accessibility, but it must be upgraded, experts say DateApril 8, 2021April 8, 2021
Approval of at-home tests releases a powerful pandemic-fighting weapon Chan School’s Mina says despite vaccination campaign success, diagnostic tools still important DateApril 2, 2021April 2, 2021
Cancer vaccine shows durable immune effects Dana-Farber team tests personalized melanoma vaccine DateApril 1, 2021April 1, 2021
When the heart takes a beating Researchers identify brain’s role in broken heart syndrome DateMarch 25, 2021March 25, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine protects mothers — and their newborns Pregnant women show robust immune response to coronavirus vaccines, pass antibodies to newborns DateMarch 25, 2021March 24, 2021
Seeking ‘a leadership moment’ on global vaccination Expert says every $1 spent manufacturing doses reaps $5 in worldwide benefits DateMarch 23, 2021March 26, 2021
In the gut microbiome, at least, it’s nurture, not nature New study shows that environmental factors such as diet make major impacts DateMarch 23, 2021March 23, 2021
‘Zinc fingers’ may help treat Alzheimer’s disease Treatment involving a single injection has long-lasting effects in animal model study DateMarch 19, 2021March 22, 2021
Double benefits for heart-healthy lifestyle Linked to lower risk of heart disease and developing cancer DateMarch 16, 2021March 11, 2021
How a mutated coronavirus evades immune system defenses Highlights need for vaccines to aim at multiple targets to minimize risk of resistance DateMarch 16, 2021March 16, 2021
Dental students fill the gap in online learning My Dental Key offers tutorial videos, augmenting class and clinical training DateMarch 12, 2021March 12, 2021
Professor, banking giant join on studies of rapid COVID tests to avoid future shutdowns Chan and Brigham’s Mina says virus won’t vanish despite greater vaccine availability DateMarch 10, 2021March 10, 2021
Lessons from Katrina on how pandemic may affect kids Psychologist says study of youth problems offer clues for months, years ahead DateMarch 9, 2021March 9, 2021
When even grief is taken away COVID-19 isolation has undercut the human need for collective mourning, expert says DateMarch 2, 2021
Vaccines can get us to herd immunity, despite the variants Consortium experts note that higher participation in inoculations will be needed DateFebruary 25, 2021February 25, 2021
We may duck a surge from variant that sent Britain reeling Expert says falling COVID rates, rising vaccinations, timing may hamper spread DateFebruary 19, 2021
Young adults hardest hit by loneliness during pandemic Robust social network is key to easing pain, avoiding downward spiral, study says DateFebruary 17, 2021
