World Neighborhoods as engines for social, economic mobility Ed School, Harlem Children’s Zone work with nonprofits on business plans to help level playing field, foster student success
Science Think of them as utility players New study shows how tiny immune cells are prompted to change their state to help neurons with brain function
Science To sleep, perchance they dream? New study documents REM-like state in spiders, raises questions about function of nighttime activity
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
Thunderstorm asthma Bad weather can push allergies and asthma into the danger zone DateJune 27, 2022June 27, 2022
Psychologist for back pain? Combining physical, behavioral therapy leads to longer-lasting benefits, research says DateJune 16, 2022June 16, 2022
Sifting the damage of pandemic-era drinking As studies signal serious health consequences, specialists scramble to treat acute cases and reinforce limits that define moderate use DateJune 14, 2022June 15, 2022
Optimism lengthens life, study finds Women who reported positive outlook were likelier to live past 90, regardless of race DateJune 8, 2022June 8, 2022
Fight, flight, or freeze: how our bodies respond to doomscrolling Deluge of traumatic news is causing collective numbness, say experts. Here's what to do if you're feeling overwhelmed. DateJune 6, 2022
New tool models evolution of opioid crisis Researchers track crisis over 2 decades to better understand its stages, help guide policy response DateJune 3, 2022June 8, 2022
Poverty linked to worse outcomes in pediatric cancer Study looks at racial, ethnic groups, and public vs. private insurance DateJune 2, 2022June 2, 2022
Longevity starts when we’re young Long-term cardiovascular study looks at impact of healthy habits developed in childhood DateJune 2, 2022June 3, 2022
Don’t let latest COVID surge overshadow progress, says Hanage Epidemiologist explains how to stay on guard against subvariants, noting role of protective measures in transition to new pandemic phase DateMay 21, 2022May 22, 2022
Researchers find sleep benefit in higher dose of melatonin Supplements show promise in small study of older adults DateMay 18, 2022May 19, 2022
How to cope with baby formula shortage What parents should know and do before the terror takes hold DateMay 17, 2022May 17, 2022
U.S. heart attack death rate among highest Despite international guidelines, substantial differences found in treatment, outcomes in heart attack care across six high-income countries DateMay 11, 2022May 11, 2022
Grandma’s workouts may have made you healthier Joslin study finds exercise during pregnancy may yield metabolic benefits in grandchildren DateMay 10, 2022May 11, 2022
Sorry, fries are no match for almonds Harvard expert challenges potato industry-funded study that finds little difference between the two foods DateMay 10, 2022May 11, 2022
How a bioethicist and doctor sees abortion Her work touches questions we can answer and questions we can't. But her main focus is elsewhere: ‘the patient in front of me.’ DateMay 5, 2022May 6, 2022
Women can reduce risk of colon cancer Study confirms major benefits when colorectal cancer screening is done before age 50 DateMay 5, 2022May 6, 2022
Examining a lesser-known dementia driver It’s called LATE, but what exactly is it and why haven’t we heard of it before? DateMay 4, 2022May 11, 2022
How to break a bad habit Make it easier by taking a hard look at motive, modification, and mindset DateMay 2, 2022
Hallmarks of Alzheimer’s found well before diagnosis Accumulation of amyloid-β and tau proteins are related to brain network changes years before symptoms DateMay 2, 2022May 2, 2022
