Science More than a courier Once seen as the nerve cells’ foot soldier, the axon emerges as an independent decision-maker
Science Termites shape and are shaped by their mounds Shedding light on a model that couples insect behavior and environmental remodeling
Campus A studio to re-create reality College senior celebrates AR/VR technology’s ability to present new ways of experiencing (Try it out below)
Campus A ‘Meet the Scholar’ lineup Graduate Commons Program to host five speakers whose career and work exemplify program’s core values
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
Cellular atlas of brain region leads to discoveries ‘We now understand several behaviors in ways that we never did before’ DateNovember 1, 2018November 2, 2018
Where the doctor treats you like a neighbor MGH marks 50 years of community health in Charlestown DateOctober 31, 2018
Cannabis abstinence for month aids memory, study says Research focused on adolescents and young adults DateOctober 30, 2018November 20, 2018
At Harvard Chan School, nano safety is no small concern Center’s dual focus: design and environmental health DateOctober 24, 2018
Study signals a limit to cancer’s complexity Findings on driver mutations may prove advance for targeted therapy DateOctober 10, 2018October 10, 2018
Faith-based approach in battling malaria As cases increase in Africa, medical and religious communities join forces DateOctober 5, 2018
Ellen Langer’s state of mindfulness Harvard professor has found ‘essence of engagement’ in research DateOctober 1, 2018September 28, 2018
Is MS risk influenced by friends and families’ unhealthy habits? Study finds personal networks may be tied to likelihood of developing neurological disabilities DateSeptember 26, 2018September 26, 2018
Where there’s global unrest, there are often pandemics ‘Outbreak Week’ opens with talk on how diseases often spread unchecked DateSeptember 25, 2018September 25, 2018
Money makes a difference in cholesterol management Financial incentives for both patients and their physicians may be best bet DateSeptember 14, 2018September 13, 2018
Gawande confronts the inevitable Death and imperfection weigh on surgeon-author’s mind in conversation with Divinity School dean DateSeptember 7, 2018September 10, 2018
Exercise can ‘clean up’ Alzheimer’s environment Study shows exercise generates new neurons, improves cognition in mouse model DateSeptember 6, 2018September 7, 2018
A telephone for your microbiome Genetic engineering allows different species of bacteria to communicate DateAugust 31, 2018August 30, 2018
Countering college’s culture of sleeplessness Class of 2022 first to be asked to take interactive, online sleep course designed by Harvard faculty DateAugust 24, 2018August 24, 2018
Ending 40-year quest, scientists reveal ‘hearing’ protein Sensor protein TMC1 is responsible for hearing and balance DateAugust 22, 2018August 21, 2018
Cities, riders learning on fly as bike-sharing gains momentum Harvard Chan School researcher discusses safety, design, more DateAugust 17, 2018August 20, 2018
