World Unpacking the power of poverty Study picks out key indicators like lead exposure, violence, and incarceration that impact children’s later success
World Amid India elections, Harvard study aligns data with constituencies Subramanian and colleagues align health and wellness stats with electoral districts
Arts The ‘American Schindler’ Former Radcliffe fellow’s new novel focuses on Harvard grad who saved Jewish artists during World War II
Arts A revolutionary musical ‘We Live in Cairo,’ about the 2011 Egyptian uprising, premieres at A.R.T.
Shorter shifts lead to better-rested doctors Senior resident physicians who don’t work extended hours get 8 percent more sleep DateMay 20, 2019
Catch a virus by the tail Study uncovers key mechanism that allows some of the world’s deadliest viruses to replicate DateMay 17, 2019
Broccoli and Brussels sprouts: cancer foes Research finds compound in such cruciferous vegetables that may help to suppress tumors DateMay 16, 2019May 17, 2019
Pharma-to-doc marketing a vulnerability in opioid fight Harvard-Michigan summit on issue explores addiction, policy DateMay 13, 2019May 16, 2019
Mini-gut reaction 3-D model can study gene expression in autoimmune response to gluten DateMay 9, 2019May 14, 2019
Improving cell therapy for diabetes Harvard-led research boosts the yield of insulin-producing cells for diabetes therapy DateMay 8, 2019May 20, 2019
Dietary link found to drug-resistant breast cancer Amino acid leucine, found in animal products and beans, blocks effectiveness of medications DateMay 7, 2019May 8, 2019
In the cold and rain, a sprawling lesson on caring 3-day humanitarian disaster simulation brings hundreds to North Andover state park DateMay 3, 2019May 3, 2019
Bugged by vaping Microbial contaminants found in popular e-cigarettes DateApril 25, 2019April 26, 2019
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
