World How federal missteps opened door to COVID misinformation Anti-vaxxers, others benefited from mistrust engendered by early stumbles in messaging about virus, prevention, reporter says
Nation The link between gentrification and gun violence Injury rate 62 percent higher in researchers’ analysis of U.S. data
Arts ‘Living one’s life during and after the violation of one’s humanity’ Ruth Simmons’ memoir traces everyday natural beauty, mortal peril of growing up Black in 1940s rural Texas
Nation ‘What you can do for your country’ Future Harvard president leaves Virginia for Concord Academy, set on path by JFK inauguration speech, visit by MLK
Tab for liver disease tied to drinking projected to double over 20 years Researchers say planners, policymakers need to be looking to ramp up intervention programs, improve treatment DateSeptember 22, 2023September 22, 2023
Is organic better? Not if you follow the evidence, researcher says DateSeptember 22, 2023September 25, 2023
Why are ineffective oral decongestants still on store shelves? Drug regulation expert explains how problem was discovered, next steps for FDA, questions it raises about other products, supplements DateSeptember 20, 2023September 22, 2023
Not getting enough sleep? That’s only half the battle. Researchers find regularity also aids physical, emotional health, cognitive performance, and catching up on weekends can help DateSeptember 19, 2023September 20, 2023
Seizing the chance to stop a suicide New Harvard-MGH center to provide clinicians with lab-tested tools for identifying, treating those most at risk DateSeptember 18, 2023
The night owl’s disease problem Study of diabetes risk carries warning that goes beyond sleep habits DateSeptember 15, 2023
Next spat with your partner, try silence If you’re doing all the talking, then you’re probably doing it wrong DateSeptember 11, 2023September 11, 2023
Think twice before saying ‘cult’ Survey shows intense support for ex-president despite indictments, but common claim against MAGA movement falls short of scientific rigor DateSeptember 8, 2023September 8, 2023
These doctors aren’t sweating AI — yet Board exam for pediatric specialty stumps ChatGPT, at least in some areas DateSeptember 8, 2023September 11, 2023
How durable is your immunity? William Hanage on COVID outlook for fall and winter, hybrid protection, vulnerability of older people, and the wisdom of Taylor Swift DateSeptember 7, 2023
Microdevices turn brain tumors into tiny labs Designed to conduct dozens of experiments at once to study new treatments on deadly brain cancers DateSeptember 7, 2023September 7, 2023
Surge in ‘abortion travelers’ to Mass. post-Dobbs Patients are coming from as far as Texas for care, finds Brigham and Women’s study DateSeptember 6, 2023September 6, 2023
Need cancer treatment advice? Forget ChatGPT New research finds in about third of cases AI chatbot provided medically inappropriate recommendations DateAugust 29, 2023August 29, 2023
The eye as we’ve never seen it Researchers' atlas pinpoints where disease-causing genes are expressed, raising hope for inroads against blindness DateAugust 25, 2023August 28, 2023
Engineered probiotic developed to treat multiple sclerosis Researchers create ‘designer bacteria’ to target autoimmunity in the brain, making treatment safer and more effective DateAugust 23, 2023August 25, 2023
The road that ends with Alzheimer’s Genetic detective work by researchers offers potential new strategy for treating the disease DateAugust 22, 2023August 22, 2023
Mortality benefits of Mediterranean diet know no boundaries Study one of few to examine health benefits in a non-Mediterranean context and to assess the impact of overall Mediterranean lifestyle DateAugust 16, 2023August 16, 2023
Vaginal bacteria must eat to survive — but how? Chemical analysis brings understudied microbiome into sharper focus DateAugust 15, 2023August 28, 2023
Daily soft drink linked to increased risk of liver disease Study of postmenopausal women found 6.8% had 85% higher risk of liver cancer compared to those who had fewer than three sugar-sweetened beverages per month DateAugust 14, 2023August 15, 2023
Mental health ills are rising. Do mood-tracking apps help? Public health data specialist says they can raise patient awareness, but there are pitfalls DateAugust 14, 2023
Strong, silent, and suffering inside What if society gave men permission to be vulnerable? Panelists discuss masculinity and mental health. DateAugust 8, 2023August 8, 2023
Extending lives of old mice by connecting vessels to young ones Experiment led by Med School professor allows animals to live 6-9 percent longer, lower biological age DateAugust 8, 2023August 9, 2023
Turns out lowly thymus may be saving your life Study suggests organ plays vital role in immune health, particularly cancer prevention DateAugust 2, 2023August 28, 2023
So why does my dog get Lyme disease vaccine, and I don’t? Turns out there was one for people in late ’90s. Pioneering expert explains why it disappeared, prospects for new one in trials. DateJuly 24, 2023August 8, 2023
COVID-19 came from animals. Why aren’t we working to prevent new scourge? New research finds threat not just in foreign lands, live markets in U.S. enormous, largely unregulated DateJuly 19, 2023September 25, 2023
Too busy for daily exercise? Study finds same benefits for ‘weekend warriors.’ Concentrating workouts tied to similarly lower heart disease and stroke risk DateJuly 18, 2023
Keep the dog cool Bites increase as the temps rise, study finds — and maybe you’re partly to blame? DateJuly 12, 2023July 13, 2023
How did E-ZPass help expectant mothers who live near toll booths? Anupam Jena, Christopher Worsham sift data to find hidden forces at work in healthcare in new book DateJuly 11, 2023
Are new weight-loss drugs the answer to America’s obesity problem? Some doctors call them a godsend, particularly as part of wider treatment plan; others warn against halting research into root causes DateJuly 10, 2023
The social life of a dermatologist It might be jarring when a complete stranger pulls up his shirt while you’re trying to eat dinner. It’s also an opportunity. DateJune 27, 2023June 27, 2023
