Science Clues of heart disease found in 16th-century mummies Despite ‘heart-healthy’ diet, researchers discover evidence of plaque
Science Science at the speed of ‘light-sheet’ New technique enables subcellular imaging of brain tissue 1,000 times faster than other methods
Campus For Harvard hoops, an off-court education On a Southern swing, men’s basketball team meets former President Carter and visits Martin Luther King Jr.’s church and gravesite
Campus Theda Skocpol, superfan At Cambridge diner, political scientist and friends regularly talk football
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
Researcher finds Coke’s fingerprints on health policy in China Soda company worked through nonprofit to shape obesity strategy, professor says DateJanuary 10, 2019January 10, 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, 2018December 20, 2018
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
The mystery of the medicine man Study suggests shamans acted as the first professional class in human society DateDecember 10, 2018January 23, 2019
Even among the insured, cost of illness can be devastating Medicare and other plans don’t protect against ‘staggering bills,’ poll finds; impact extends to caregivers DateDecember 7, 2018December 7, 2018
10 dental grads give a nation something to smile about University of Rwanda graduates first class of dentists DateDecember 7, 2018January 23, 2019
Sebelius sees steady march toward universal health coverage Obama-era leader joins Bacow at Medical School event DateDecember 6, 2018
Zeroing in on long-term weight loss Study looks at processed carbs as culprit in gaining pounds back DateNovember 29, 2018December 3, 2018
The difference a year makes When starting school, younger children are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD DateNovember 28, 2018January 2, 2019
A major test for dietary supplements VITAL researcher JoAnn Manson outlines findings on vitamin D, omega-3 DateNovember 27, 2018
Breathing uneasily As California fights devastating Camp Fire, Harvard’s Joe Allen explains when and where smoke threatens health DateNovember 20, 2018November 21, 2018
The ongoing tragedy of lead in our lives Human use of it through time has created endless ripples that harm health, society DateNovember 20, 2018November 20, 2018
Good fat vs. bad fat vs. high carb vs. low carb Researchers with widely varying views on dietary guidelines come to a consensus DateNovember 15, 2018January 23, 2019
Strong Harvard support for Nobel-winning efforts against sexual violence HHI Director Michael VanRooyen applauds honor for Mukwege, Murad DateNovember 15, 2018November 15, 2018
Getting leaders ‘out of the basement’ Harvard initiative trains officials to function well and quickly during high-pressure crises DateNovember 14, 2018November 19, 2018
Some lessons feel like a root canal, and that’s just fine Harvard dental students’ hands-on learning helps fill gaps in care DateNovember 13, 2018November 9, 2018
A gift to turn medical discoveries into treatments Blavatnik Foundation pledges $200 million to Medical School, its largest gift ever DateNovember 8, 2018January 23, 2019
States hold the power on health care, experts say Vote could set in motion Medicaid expansion DateNovember 2, 2018November 2, 2018
