Health New CDC guidelines a ‘corrective’ for opioid prescriptions, specialist says Welcomes shift from stance that may have fueled overdose crisis
Health Knowing what the doctor knows Physician supports giving patients greater access to records, pushing back on concerns about potential impact of a scary diagnosis
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New CDC guidelines a ‘corrective’ for opioid prescriptions, specialist says Welcomes shift from stance that may have fueled overdose crisis DateNovember 21, 2022November 21, 2022
Knowing what the doctor knows Physician supports giving patients greater access to records, pushing back on concerns about potential impact of a scary diagnosis DateNovember 15, 2022November 16, 2022
Alcohol, sleep, and politics New study suggests that divisive political events like elections can negatively affect one's sleep and emotional well-being DateNovember 7, 2022November 7, 2022
New AI tool can predict melanoma recurrence May help identify which patients would benefit from aggressive treatment even at early stages of disease DateNovember 4, 2022
When our cells turn against us They’re building blocks of life, Siddhartha Mukherjee says in his new book, but their vulnerabilities are also our vulnerabilities DateNovember 2, 2022November 2, 2022
Study details better outcomes for Omicron BA.2 patients Lead researcher: ‘Virus seems to be getting intrinsically less severe’ DateOctober 26, 2022October 26, 2022
Siddhartha Mukherjee on Aristotle, COVID, and the ‘new human’ Pulitzer Prize-winning physician-author returns with ‘Song of the Cell’ DateOctober 20, 2022November 2, 2022
Is pandemic finally over? We asked the experts. Harvard faculty on changes to views on school, work, winter’s likely surge, danger of ‘lethal inflexibility’ DateOctober 11, 2022October 12, 2022
Building ‘bravery muscles’ to fight rising anxiety among kids Harvard psychologist Elkins says pandemic worsened trend and screening, early intervention key to avoiding bigger problems DateOctober 7, 2022October 7, 2022
Late-night eating and weight gain Researchers find eating time affects how the body stores fat and regulates appetite hormones DateOctober 4, 2022October 4, 2022
What makes us human? It’s all in the hips New study shows how pelvis evolved for walking upright, allowing birth of offspring with larger brains DateSeptember 28, 2022September 28, 2022
Parents are so wrong about teenage sleep and health Study upends common myths around melatonin, weekends, school start times DateSeptember 28, 2022September 28, 2022
Forget the sedatives, I’ll take some VR Study of hand-surgery patients suggests ‘immersive experience’ can curb need for drugs, cut hospital stay DateSeptember 26, 2022
Why are young people so miserable? They tally lowest life-satisfaction scores among all age groups of those 18 and older in Harvard-led study, reversal of results of past surveys DateSeptember 15, 2022September 15, 2022
Breast cancer findings ‘suggest a new set of criteria for avoiding radiation’ Following surgery with medication may produce similar results for some early-stage patients DateSeptember 15, 2022
Restricted airways, scarred lung tissue found among vapers Small study looks at chronic e-cigarette users, seeing partial improvement once they stop DateSeptember 13, 2022
Dramatic rise in cancer in people under 50 Altered microbiome, sleep deprivation, increase in alcohol consumption among possible culprits in 30-year global trend DateSeptember 8, 2022September 9, 2022
How to reduce health risks from a gas stove You don't have to remove the appliance to stay safe, but switching to electric recommended DateSeptember 7, 2022September 7, 2022
Nurse practitioners fill care gaps amid surge in mental health demand Chan School researchers analyzed prescriptions for Medicare patients from 2011 to 2019 DateSeptember 7, 2022
Psychological, not physical factors linked to long COVID Study finds distress before COVID-19 infection increases risk of long COVID by 45% DateSeptember 7, 2022September 8, 2022
Demystifying Parkinson’s Researcher details new findings as momentum builds behind treatment efforts: ‘Every problem looks intractable until it’s solved' DateSeptember 2, 2022September 6, 2022
Study reveals fentanyl’s effects on the brain Tests show why opioid is so deadly: ‘It stops people’s breathing before they even realize it’ DateAugust 31, 2022September 1, 2022
Being good for goodness’ sake — and your own Research finds health benefits in high moral character DateAugust 30, 2022
Diabetes drugs may reduce cardiovascular deaths Largest trial to date finds new class of drugs improves heart disease outcomes DateAugust 30, 2022
Using AI as a pandemic crystal ball MGH, Broad researchers develop Big Data tool that can predict which variants will likely trigger surges DateAugust 29, 2022August 29, 2022
Racial discrimination during COVID led to rise in depression Association appeared to be greatest among Hispanic/Latino and Asian/Pacific Islander DateAugust 29, 2022August 29, 2022
Surgeries fail to return to pre-pandemic levels Cancer, cardiac, urology, orthopedic — both urgent and elective — among the backlogs DateAugust 23, 2022
New hope for easing stigma and isolation of hearing loss Audiologist says FDA green light for over-the-counter devices has potential to drive down cost, increase access and innovation DateAugust 22, 2022August 22, 2022
Polio is back in the spotlight An expert explains the two types and raises concerns over vaccine hesitancy DateAugust 22, 2022August 22, 2022
Turns out you likely don’t need vitamin D supplements for strong bones Major study run by Med School professor rejects idea large doses needed by otherwise healthy older adults DateAugust 16, 2022August 16, 2022
