World Will rare U.S. unity on Ukraine lift Democrats? Probably not, says famed political journalist Gerald Seib, but party could pay price in midterms if war goes ‘terribly wrong’
World Lessons in hate from the Holocaust to Buffalo Ed School event was to focus on learning from past. Speakers say recent killings show how much it’s needed now
Health Don’t let latest COVID surge overshadow progress, says Hanage Epidemiologist explains how to stay on guard against subvariants, noting role of protective measures in transition to new pandemic phase
Health Researchers find sleep benefit in higher dose of melatonin Supplements show promise in small study of older adults
Don’t let latest COVID surge overshadow progress, says Hanage Epidemiologist explains how to stay on guard against subvariants, noting role of protective measures in transition to new pandemic phase DateMay 21, 2022May 21, 2022
Researchers find sleep benefit in higher dose of melatonin Supplements show promise in small study of older adults DateMay 18, 2022May 19, 2022
How to cope with baby formula shortage What parents should know and do before the terror takes hold DateMay 17, 2022May 17, 2022
U.S. heart attack death rate among highest Despite international guidelines, substantial differences found in treatment, outcomes in heart attack care across six high-income countries DateMay 11, 2022May 11, 2022
Grandma’s workouts may have made you healthier Joslin study finds exercise during pregnancy may yield metabolic benefits in grandchildren DateMay 10, 2022May 11, 2022
Sorry, fries are no match for almonds Harvard expert challenges potato industry-funded study that finds little difference between the two foods DateMay 10, 2022May 11, 2022
How a bioethicist and doctor sees abortion Her work touches questions we can answer and questions we can't. But her main focus is elsewhere: ‘the patient in front of me.’ DateMay 5, 2022May 6, 2022
Women can reduce risk of colon cancer Study confirms major benefits when colorectal cancer screening is done before age 50 DateMay 5, 2022May 6, 2022
Examining a lesser-known dementia driver It’s called LATE, but what exactly is it and why haven’t we heard of it before? DateMay 4, 2022May 11, 2022
How to break a bad habit Make it easier by taking a hard look at motive, modification, and mindset DateMay 2, 2022
Hallmarks of Alzheimer’s found well before diagnosis Accumulation of amyloid-β and tau proteins are related to brain network changes years before symptoms DateMay 2, 2022May 2, 2022
Skull channels shown to protect brain from infection Channels send ‘brain water’ to skull’s bone marrow where infection and injury can be detected DateMay 2, 2022May 2, 2022
Subvariants cause for alarm, hybrid immunity hard to beat Harvard scientists give their read on recent COVID data from the U.S. and South Africa DateApril 27, 2022April 28, 2022
Snapshot of pandemic’s mental health impact on children Psychiatric epidemiologist warns crisis too recent for conclusive results but shares some surprising, troubling early indications DateApril 21, 2022
It may be increasingly legal, but it doesn’t mean cannabis is safe Neuroscientist says jury still out on addictive qualities, effects on neurodevelopment of fetuses, adolescents DateApril 20, 2022April 21, 2022
In Alzheimer’s victims, somatic mutations are both more and different DNA errors stress cells, create dysfunction DateApril 20, 2022April 21, 2022
Infertility linked to increased risk of heart failure in women Study determines it is not related to traditional cardiovascular risk factors DateApril 20, 2022April 20, 2022
Genetic risk scores developed for six diseases Could help patients, physicians in making screening and prevention decisions DateApril 18, 2022April 18, 2022
Understanding aphasia Brain disorder affects ability to speak and comprehend DateApril 14, 2022April 15, 2022
Women see gains, Black men see losses in U.S. medicine Diversity in academic medicine is not keeping pace with population changes, analysis finds DateApril 14, 2022
Eating one avocado a week may lower heart disease risk Study reviewed 30 years of data from more than 110,000 participants DateApril 6, 2022April 6, 2022
Siren call of daylight saving must be resisted, scientists say Research, experience point to cancer link and other risks, suggesting standard time would be better year-round choice DateApril 5, 2022April 6, 2022
HIV drug shows promise against metastatic cancer Stabilized 25 percent of patients in trial by disrupting the repeat element in life cycle of disease DateApril 4, 2022April 5, 2022
Cost of distancing may outweigh benefits for healthy adults Harvard experts say loneliness, isolation raise risk of depression, anxiety, heart ills DateApril 4, 2022
The price of a pre-pandemic lifestyle When all restrictions are lifted, simulation study predicts COVID-19 deaths will eventually rebound DateApril 1, 2022April 4, 2022
Bringing the cancer fight back down to earth Halving deaths and other Biden goals are in reach, experts say, but let’s forget about ‘moonshot’ and focus on resources, prevention DateMarch 30, 2022March 31, 2022
Robots may have upper hand in prostate surgery Study finds fewer short-term complications from robotic-assisted surgery vs. traditional DateMarch 28, 2022
Large alcohol study challenges heart health claims Any observed benefit likely results from healthier lifestyle DateMarch 25, 2022March 25, 2022
‘We need to rethink how we are studying cancer metabolism’ Researchers take a closer look at cancer cells’ ability to rewire, thrive, and survive DateMarch 24, 2022March 24, 2022
