Health Forget the sedatives, I’ll take some VR Study of hand-surgery patients suggests ‘immersive experience’ can curb need for drugs, cut hospital stay
Health 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
World Does the world need COVID novels? Too soon or an artistic imperative? Fiction writers reflect on the history, power, challenges of stories in which real life is a dominant character.
World Was 6,000 B.C. a good vintage? Maybe in Georgia Event on history, politics of wine in region part of inaugural events of new Davis Center program
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
Integrity may be good for your health Study links ‘strong moral character’ with reduced risk for depression, anxiety, cardiovascular disease DateAugust 15, 2022August 16, 2022
How America’s ageism hurts, shortens lives of elderly Becca Levy ‘92, Ph.D. ’95 examines hidden stereotypes of aging, their insidious effects in excerpt from her new book DateAugust 10, 2022August 10, 2022
Taking second look at daily multivitamins Average healthy adult doesn't really get much benefit, Med School professor says DateAugust 8, 2022August 10, 2022
The brain that defied Alzheimer’s Genetic mutation found that could shed light on mechanism for disease resistance, lead to new therapies DateAugust 1, 2022August 1, 2022
Gorge today, sweat tomorrow? That’s not how it works. Researcher outlines fresh data showing that you can’t outrun a bad diet DateJuly 27, 2022July 27, 2022
Eating fish linked to skin cancer risk Study finds melanoma increases along with consumption of non-fried fish DateJuly 26, 2022July 26, 2022
Can music improve our health and quality of life? New analysis finds music boosts our mood and well-being, may help during treatments for certain health conditions DateJuly 26, 2022
Breast milk tied to better outcomes for preemies 7-year study shows benefits in academic achievement, other neurodevelopmental measures DateJuly 20, 2022July 21, 2022
Spirituality linked with better health outcomes, patient care Study shows it should be a vital part of future whole person-centered care DateJuly 12, 2022July 12, 2022
Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers can predict post-op delirium Research also provides new insights into how this delirium occurs DateJuly 11, 2022July 12, 2022
Drivers who are frustrated, distracted, mad — and somewhat rusty Public health, medical experts examine causes behind spike in pandemic traffic fatalities DateJuly 6, 2022July 7, 2022
Coffee is good for you, probably Professor who edited mortality findings says evidence is strong but not yet definitive DateJune 30, 2022July 5, 2022
