Health Why it’s so hard for doctors to show their human side Clinicians in ICU often face dilemma — efficiency or compassion. Beth Israel study looks at key factors.
Health Patients prefer bad news to no news Survey finds 95% who receive abnormal test results still favor immediate access through online portal
World In era of bitter division, what would Socrates do? Lessons for voters and lawmakers in philosopher’s wisdom, Agnes Callard says: ‘He’s not trying to win. He’s trying to find out.’
World Bacow meets with university presidents, students, Harvard alumni in Middle East Discussions focus on need for collaboration, role of higher education in meeting societal, global challenges
Why it’s so hard for doctors to show their human side Clinicians in ICU often face dilemma — efficiency or compassion. Beth Israel study looks at key factors. DateMarch 27, 2023
Patients prefer bad news to no news Survey finds 95% who receive abnormal test results still favor immediate access through online portal DateMarch 22, 2023March 22, 2023
Researchers find key to healing muscle injuries in elderly Controlling inflammation enables injured aged muscle recovery, offering promise for the future of mechanotherapies DateMarch 22, 2023March 24, 2023
Cancer surgery linked to increased risk of suicide Approximately 50% of suicides were committed during the first three postoperative years DateMarch 21, 2023
20 years post-invasion, many Iraq veterans haven’t found peace Harvard doctor who directs Home Base health program details experiences treating ‘invisible wounds,’ including efforts to keep patients from isolating DateMarch 17, 2023March 21, 2023
William Hanage on COVID lessons we haven’t learned Epidemiologist looks back and ahead DateMarch 16, 2023March 16, 2023
Molecular component of caffeine may play role in gut health Researchers find new clues on causes of inflammatory bowel disease DateMarch 16, 2023
Faster, fitter? Not really, says Spaulding Rehab expert. When you go for a walk, focus on this instead. DateMarch 15, 2023March 15, 2023
Strong evidence that yoga protects against frailty Mind-body practice boosts walking speed, other capabilities in review of 33 studies DateMarch 14, 2023March 14, 2023
Evolution hurts sometimes The same skeletal changes that allowed humans to walk upright make us vulnerable to knee osteoarthritis as we age DateMarch 8, 2023March 8, 2023
Study signals heart trouble for young adults Researchers find hypertension, diabetes, and obesity worsened across the board, with racial and ethnic disparities present DateMarch 7, 2023March 8, 2023
Young people are hurting, and their parents are feeling it Experts react to Pew findings with advice for families, including ideas for at-home interventions DateMarch 6, 2023March 7, 2023
Torn muscle? Send in the gut microbes for rapid repair Research conducted in mice shows gut microbes fuel production of immune cells that actively seek out sites of injury DateMarch 6, 2023
Using AI to target Alzheimer’s Model tested on tens of thousands of routine brain scans spotted disease risk with 90% accuracy DateMarch 3, 2023March 6, 2023
Supreme Court may halt health care guarantees for inmates Experts on law, policy say originalist view used to overturn Roe could upend ’76 ruling based on cruel, unusual punishment clause DateMarch 2, 2023March 2, 2023
Women are 20% more likely than men to refuse statins Study finds 1-in-5 patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease decline cholesterol-lowering medication DateMarch 2, 2023March 2, 2023
Low-carb diet can help manage progression of Type 2 diabetes Eating pattern tied to 24% reduction in cardiovascular, cancer mortality in people diagnosed with the chronic condition DateMarch 1, 2023March 2, 2023
Those breezy TV drug ads? Take ’em with a grain of salt HMS/Brigham study shows most advertised medicines little better than other treatment options DateMarch 1, 2023March 2, 2023
Consulting Dr. YouTube How digital misinformation may keep you from a good night’s sleep DateFebruary 28, 2023February 28, 2023
Level of cannabis use could determine post-op outcomes Study finds surgical patients with addiction issues may be at greater risk for complications, including sudden cardiac death after anesthesia DateFebruary 27, 2023February 28, 2023
Study shows higher sperm counts in men who lift heavy objects Analysis part of larger effort to examine infertility DateFebruary 22, 2023February 23, 2023
Lack of sleep will catch up to you in more ways than one Experts highlight the health and memory effects, offer suggestions for countering environmental disruptions DateFebruary 17, 2023February 18, 2023
Model predicts risk of endometrial cancer Current screening guidelines ignore those at high risk for the most prevalent gynecological malignancy in U.S. DateFebruary 14, 2023
When heartbreak kills, blame the amygdala The attack might feel sudden, but history of stress is a key factor in syndrome, experts say DateFebruary 13, 2023February 17, 2023
Work out daily? OK, but how socially fit are you? Book by Harvard Study of Adult Development director details what research says about value of relationships to physical, mental health DateFebruary 10, 2023February 15, 2023
Longevity analysis identifies 8 key social factors Study of older adults highlights importance of non-medical conditions, lead author says; research-based survey available online DateFebruary 9, 2023February 15, 2023
The gap between our teeth More older Americans are losing theirs. Medicare doesn’t cover dental. Not a coincidence. DateFebruary 8, 2023February 10, 2023
Happy? Want to learn how to be? Harvard professor aims to ignite mass movement through podcasts, books, new lab at Kennedy School for research, leadership training DateFebruary 7, 2023February 8, 2023
‘Why is God doing this to me?’ Inspired by recent study, Divinity School panelists explore the spiritual side of health care DateFebruary 7, 2023February 8, 2023
Lifestyle influences long COVID risk Healthy body weight and adequate sleep top the list, according to data from Nurses’ Health Study DateFebruary 6, 2023February 7, 2023
