Health Estrogen a more powerful breast cancer culprit than we realized Potential path to better testing in findings that identify hormone as ‘a catalyst and a cause’ in disease
Health Newly identified genetic variant protects against Alzheimer’s Researchers find pathway for ‘resilience’ to dementia and which region of the brain to target with therapies
Nation Danielle Allen thinks our democracy needs renovation Her new book lays out vision for power-sharing liberalism that will lead to greater inclusion, responsiveness, participation — and better lives for all
Nation Fanning the flames on ‘Succession’ Scholar who played pundit on dark election episode — ‘that was me behind Tom and Greg’ — describes surreal experience of ‘art imitating life’
Estrogen a more powerful breast cancer culprit than we realized Potential path to better testing in findings that identify hormone as ‘a catalyst and a cause’ in disease DateMay 17, 2023May 17, 2023
Newly identified genetic variant protects against Alzheimer’s Researchers find pathway for ‘resilience’ to dementia and which region of the brain to target with therapies DateMay 15, 2023May 17, 2023
When to get first mammogram? Doctor explains latest advice. Reversal puts guidance ‘back in line’ with experts who ‘never stopped recommending’ breast cancer screening start at age 40 DateMay 12, 2023
Deaths from alcohol-related liver disease soared during COVID American Indian and Alaska Native populations particularly affected, finds study DateMay 2, 2023May 3, 2023
‘Happiness is not a destination … Happiness is the way’ Chan School of Public Health celebrates opening of $25M Thich Nhat Hanh Center for research, approaches to mindfulness DateApril 28, 2023May 1, 2023
Expanding our understanding of gut feelings Women who suppressed emotions had less diverse microbiomes in study that also found specific bacterial link to happiness DateApril 27, 2023April 27, 2023
The promising weirdness of biological age It sounds fixed but it's not, say researchers who studied three triggers of severe physiological stress: pregnancy, COVID, surgery DateApril 24, 2023
Bad for all, sugary drinks may raise early death risk for Type 2 diabetics Study finds replacing a daily serving with water, tea, or coffee reduces chances by up to 18% DateApril 19, 2023April 20, 2023
Can ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ make difference in public policy, health? Two physician-writers discuss their stints on TV series, media’s hidden power to educate DateApril 19, 2023April 21, 2023
Who deserves a liver transplant? With deaths from alcohol-related disease on rise, some in the field are rethinking criteria that exclude patients from life-saving care DateApril 18, 2023April 19, 2023
Take it from the experts, a pet can change your life Now we just need to remove barriers to the benefits animals provide, they say DateApril 11, 2023April 17, 2023
Elevated dementia risk even when pollution is below EPA standards Using new analysis tool, researchers find consistent evidence associating PM2.5 and cognitive decline DateApril 5, 2023April 5, 2023
New approach to slowing aggressive leukemia Compounds that degrade proteins, block cell growth developed by Harvard researchers hold promise as treatment for more types of cancer DateMarch 31, 2023April 3, 2023
Doctors not the only ones feeling burned out COVID survey finds more than half of healthcare workers stressed, overworked, and ready to leave DateMarch 31, 2023March 31, 2023
How Lucy, Betsey, and Anarcha became foremothers of gynecology Hutchins exhibit centers lives of three enslaved women who underwent unethical experiments for research of J. Marion Sims DateMarch 30, 2023April 18, 2023
Speaking from experience on what makes a global killer Larry Brilliant, doctor who helped vanquish smallpox, assesses COVID response and warns of rising threats, including lack of trust DateMarch 30, 2023March 30, 2023
New FDA rules may help with prevention, detection of breast cancer But, diagnostic radiologist says, one of most important aspects of ensuring patients are notified of tissue density is what it adds to doctor-patient dialogue DateMarch 28, 2023
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, 2023March 28, 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
