Science Facing crocodiles head-on Study examines how evolution modified the long-surviving reptiles’ snouts
Campus Coed Hasty Pudding makes its debut Women perform alongside male counterparts for first time in group’s 171-year history
Campus Harvard ponders its symbols and spaces New working group will look at how to use them to foster campus inclusion, leader says
A program to give workforce well-being a boost Harvard Chan School’s SHINE aims to help employees flourish DateFebruary 19, 2019February 19, 2019
Drop and give me 40 Pushup capacity could be no-cost way to assess cardio risks DateFebruary 15, 2019February 13, 2019
Finding our genomic clockwork Harvard researchers discover a biomarker that can determine both chronological and biological age DateFebruary 14, 2019February 14, 2019
Platelet ‘decoys’ outsmart both clots and cancer Deactivated, the cells offer a potential drug-free, reversible antiplatelet therapy DateFebruary 13, 2019February 13, 2019
Interaction between immune factors can trigger cancer Blocking it prevents development of skin and colon cancers in mice with chronic inflammation DateFebruary 11, 2019February 11, 2019
Engineered mini-kidneys come of age Growing organoids under flow increases their potential for drug testing, regenerative medicine DateFebruary 11, 2019February 11, 2019
Microneedle pill takes the sting out of insulin Tested in preclinical models, pea-size device delivers injection orally DateFebruary 7, 2019February 12, 2019
Toward safer bone-marrow transplants New Harvard-led research, successful in mice, may point the way toward safer transplants, without toxicity DateFebruary 7, 2019February 13, 2019
The science, business of aging Symposium brings spheres together to lend insights to action for elderly DateFebruary 6, 2019February 7, 2019
A gathering to battle cancer Researchers come to Harvard to share findings, launch center for early detection DateFebruary 5, 2019
Spending dips on health care for the Medicare elderly Improvements in cardiovascular area are saving billions in costs, Harvard study finds DateFebruary 4, 2019February 1, 2019
Soldiers’ songs of pain — but also healing Crafting war ballads, and thereby facing memories, appears to reduce veterans’ PTSD, study says DateFebruary 1, 2019February 1, 2019
Controversy over e-cigarette flavorings heats up New study looks at two chemicals that may damage cilia production DateFebruary 1, 2019February 1, 2019
Epidemic of autoimmune diseases calls for action Scientists investigate ways to protect newly transplanted cells from attack DateJanuary 31, 2019January 31, 2019
Early birds may be happier than night owls Research sheds light on body clock and links to mental health and disease DateJanuary 29, 2019February 1, 2019
The master of survival Could an extremophile hold the secret to redefining the treatment of devastating injuries? DateJanuary 25, 2019January 28, 2019
Summoning happiness to aid recovery Positive psychology exercises boost moods of those struggling with addiction says MGH study DateJanuary 18, 2019January 19, 2019
Financial stress linked to heart disease risk among African-Americans Researchers find connections between worry and development of heart disease DateJanuary 17, 2019
Patients and doctors see the upside to virtual video visits Convenience without sacrificing quality of care are key factors DateJanuary 15, 2019January 18, 2019
ZIP code or genetic code? Researchers tap massive database to determine the effects of genes and environment in 560 common conditions DateJanuary 14, 2019January 14, 2019
People with Down syndrome never stop learning New study details development of functional skills based on age DateJanuary 2, 2019January 2, 2019
12-step guide to keeping those resolutions Moving forward, even slowly, puts your goals within reach DateDecember 31, 2018January 4, 2019
Study sees little danger from ondansetron during first trimester of pregnancy No rise seen in cardiac malformations, small increased risk of oral clefts associated with common anti-nausea medication DateDecember 18, 2018
Teen vaping rising fast, research says Trend concerns Harvard analyst, though practice is preferable to smoking tobacco DateDecember 18, 2018January 25, 2019
Widespread, occasional use of antibiotics linked to resistance High-intensity, repeated use by a small fraction of U.S. population has less of an effect DateDecember 18, 2018December 18, 2018
Transforming transgender care $1.5M gift kick-starts Sexual, Gender Minority Health Equity Initiative at Medical School DateDecember 17, 2018
'Exercise hormone' found to target key bone cells Could provide new treatments for osteoporosis, prevent disease, and help burn excess fat DateDecember 14, 2018
Nerve-signaling pathway that drives sustained pain found Study can inform new ways to gauge the efficacy of pain therapies DateDecember 13, 2018
Rewinding the brain In the glimpse of the past provided by organoids, Paola Arlotta sees a chance to shape the future of how we fight neurological disease DateDecember 11, 2018December 12, 2018
A nation nearer to the grave Another decline in U.S. life expectancy signals urgent need for more comprehensive strategy against opioids, suicide, specialist says DateDecember 10, 2018December 10, 2018
