Science Ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi breakthrough For the first time, researchers transmit sound data via a semiconductor laser
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Campus Running out of time Seniors share the top things from their bucket lists to do before graduation
The dietary factor Could a popular food ingredient raise the risk for diabetes and obesity? DateApril 24, 2019April 25, 2019
Sparking a national debate Former EPA chief Gina McCarthy reflects on the Cuyahoga River cleanup as a symbol for the nation's progress on clean water DateApril 19, 2019
Calculating genetic risk for obesity Powerful new tool may enable opportunities for biological understanding, clinical interventions DateApril 18, 2019April 17, 2019
Seeing brain activity in ‘almost real time’ New technique tracks brain function 60 times faster than traditional fMRI DateApril 17, 2019
As the end nears, who’s in control? Center for Bioethics examines physicians’ roles in end of life and assisted dying DateApril 16, 2019April 16, 2019
Weighing in on workplace wellness programs May change certain behaviors but won’t improve absenteeism, tenure, or job performance DateApril 16, 2019April 16, 2019
Detecting DNA defects HMS Scientists design algorithm able to ID previously elusive cancers DateApril 15, 2019April 15, 2019
Vitamin D may slow progression of metastatic colorectal cancer Encouraging results prompt planned evaluation in large phase 3 trial DateApril 9, 2019April 9, 2019
Healthy diet helps older men maintain physical function Associated with 25 percent lower likelihood of developing age-related impairments DateApril 9, 2019
Hold the soda, hold the fat shaming Telling people what to eat and what not to eat often backfires, but ‘Don’t drink soda’ is a clearer message, Harvard expert says DateApril 9, 2019April 11, 2019
Inoculating against misinformation Despite new vaccine, Ebola responders in Africa must first work on trust DateApril 5, 2019April 5, 2019
Homeless, hopeless, and sick Chan School symposium seeks care for increasing number of diabetics among refugees DateApril 1, 2019
DNA testing could save young lives through early intervention Radcliffe researcher explores genetic testing in newborns that could help them escape severe health consequences DateMarch 26, 2019March 27, 2019
How to feed 10 billion by midcentury Plan on less meat, more plants, and … err … pass the crickets, panelists suggest DateMarch 22, 2019March 22, 2019
Cells recall the way they were Adult tissues retain — and can recover — a memory of their early development, which might be a game-changer for cancer and regenerative medicine DateMarch 21, 2019March 21, 2019
Cutting skin cancer risk by 75 percent Immunotherapy of precancerous skin lesions may prevent squamous cell carcinoma DateMarch 21, 2019March 18, 2019
Sleep, heart disease link leads from brain to marrow MGH research finds chemical pathway from lack of shut-eye to atherosclerosis DateMarch 19, 2019March 20, 2019
Sickly sweet Sugar-sweetened drinks increase risk of mortality, especially in women DateMarch 18, 2019March 15, 2019
Eating our way to a sustainable future Author Greenberg examines health, sustainability of seafood diet DateMarch 13, 2019
First-time opioid prescriptions drop by 50 percent Yet this all-or-nothing approach may not be to patients’ advantage DateMarch 13, 2019March 13, 2019
Longevity and anti-aging research: ‘Prime time for an impact on the globe’ HMS’s Sinclair discusses new nonprofit academy for work on extending the human lifespan DateMarch 8, 2019April 1, 2019
Study identifies gene regions associated with sleep duration Both too much and too little shut-eye can be associated with health problems DateMarch 8, 2019March 12, 2019
Dying in childbirth on rise in U.S. Harvard panel discusses why maternal mortality has doubled, and what can be done about it DateMarch 5, 2019March 6, 2019
Ending HIV transmission by 2030 Harvard professor emeritus Max Essex says it’s possible DateMarch 4, 2019March 4, 2019
Harnessing nature to beat cancer Wyss Institute researchers are inventing new ways to fight the deadly disease DateMarch 1, 2019
The algorithm will see you now Symposium examines promise, hype of artificial intelligence in health care DateFebruary 28, 2019February 28, 2019
Medicating mosquitoes to fight malaria Treating bed nets with antimalarial compound blocks parasite from developing in mosquitoes DateFebruary 28, 2019
Overlapping surgeries mostly safe Study finds a slight elevation in complications and mortality for high-risk and cardiac patients DateFebruary 26, 2019February 26, 2019
Quitting smoking may reduce risk of rheumatoid arthritis Studies say stopping can delay or even prevent the most severe form of ailment DateFebruary 26, 2019February 26, 2019
