World Is Putin going to invade Ukraine? Russia scholar sorts through possible scenarios amid Moscow-U.S. tension
World Rescuing MLK and his Children’s Crusade Tomiko Brown-Nagin’s book traces tactics of groundbreaking lawyer Constance Baker Motley amid pivotal protests
Health Delta danger in pregnancy scrutinized Research detects COVID variant in blood, placentas of women who had stillbirths, pregnancy complications
Health Add olive oil to cut risk of early death, study suggests Chan School researchers see impact in cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, cancer, neurodegenerative disease
Chess is more than a game for researcher focused on brain health Chan School’s David Canning will mine federation’s database and track cognitive performance of 200 players DateNovember 12, 2021November 15, 2021
Pills could prove COVID game changer Med School specialists say they may cut hospitalizations, deaths and offer big boost to nations struggling with low vaccination rates DateNovember 10, 2021January 6, 2022
Blocking tau may help ALS patients Study suggests Alzheimer’s hallmark as potential treatment target DateNovember 10, 2021November 10, 2021
Breakthrough within reach for diabetes scientist and patients nearest to his heart 100 years after discovery of insulin, replacement therapy represents ‘a new kind of medicine,’ says Stem Cell Institute co-director Douglas Melton, whose children inspired his research DateNovember 9, 2021
Baby teeth may be window to child’s risk of mental health disorders Like the rings of a tree, teeth contain growth lines that may reveal clues about childhood experiences DateNovember 9, 2021November 9, 2021
Potential fixes for COVID-related GI issues Intestine Chip enables effective in vitro study of coronavirus infections of the human gut and testing of potential treatments DateNovember 8, 2021November 8, 2021
Vaccine side effects or a doctor carrying COVID? Amid winter surge, researchers’ tool helped hospitals tell the difference DateNovember 5, 2021November 8, 2021
Wondering about COVID-19 vaccines for kids 5 to 11? Pediatric infectious diseases expert looks at doses and potential side effects DateNovember 4, 2021November 4, 2021
How acupuncture fights inflammation Researchers discover neurons needed for acupuncture’s anti-inflammatory response DateNovember 3, 2021November 3, 2021
Love, death, fear, guilt, pride, hope, friendship, alienation, and so much sorrow. Through it all, they kept showing up. 14 nurses on life and work during COVID DateNovember 2, 2021November 3, 2021
How death shapes life As global COVID toll hits 5 million, Harvard philosopher ponders the intimate, universal experience of knowing the end will come but not knowing when DateNovember 1, 2021
Rapid rollout of COVID vaccine as important as its efficacy Speed of procurement and distribution can maximize public health benefits, economic efficiency in low- and middle-income countries DateOctober 29, 2021November 1, 2021
Do we need to draw you a picture? Yes, or maybe a satiric cartoon MGH scholars say pandemic showed need for new ways to make public health messaging more persuasive DateOctober 29, 2021October 28, 2021
Years after cancer treatment, sleepless nights Harvard psychologist notes fears of recurrence, financial worries in reaction to American Cancer Society study DateOctober 27, 2021October 27, 2021
In a war zone, COVID isn’t the only health problem Chan School panel details need for more wide-ranging campaigns in conflict areas DateOctober 26, 2021October 27, 2021
When COVID robbed children of their friendships, learning suffered Experts say parents and communities should take comprehensive approach to help young people reconnect DateOctober 26, 2021October 27, 2021
New thinking on aspirin and colorectal cancer needs dose of nuance, expert says As U.S. weighs revisions to recommendations, Harvard physician makes case for ‘precision prevention’ DateOctober 22, 2021October 23, 2021
Viewing climate change as a human health problem Renee Salas wrote influential Lancet brief on U.S. effects, connects dots on death, disease from warming world DateOctober 21, 2021
This is your body on carbs, in real time Researchers watched as cells tapped ‘master antioxidant’ to help store excess carbs as fats, allowing cell damage DateOctober 20, 2021October 21, 2021
Behind ‘Dopesick,’ anger and hope Author and former Nieman fellow says Hulu adaptation of bestseller has potential to ‘change the conversation around stigma’ DateOctober 20, 2021October 20, 2021
Fetal sex a factor in COVID-19 immune response, study says Analysis is first to examine differences in transfer of mother's antibodies DateOctober 19, 2021October 19, 2021
Every step counts Researchers pinpoint how different types of physical activity affect cardiorespiratory fitness DateOctober 18, 2021
Children could be dangerous carriers of virus Study finds kids to be potential spreaders of COVID-19 and emerging variants DateOctober 14, 2021October 13, 2021
Tracing med student’s progress through notes on cancer patient Suzanne Koven’s memoir recalls how ‘florid’ narrative gave way to one told through fever charts, lab values DateOctober 12, 2021October 12, 2021
Beating colorectal cancer’s immunotherapy resistance Boosting immune cells, called dendritic cells, may be key DateOctober 11, 2021October 8, 2021
Did we really gain weight during the pandemic? Researchers looked at 15 million people to find the answer DateOctober 5, 2021October 27, 2021
The peril of 5 percent Pockets of unvaccinated older people leave northern states vulnerable to COVID surge, expert warns DateSeptember 30, 2021October 1, 2021
Epidemiologist predicts likely decline in U.S. COVID cases, deaths But that depends on vaccination rates, control tactics, and absence of more powerful variant DateSeptember 27, 2021September 29, 2021
Rising alcohol use among older adults Women’s increased use of alcohol is of particular concern DateSeptember 24, 2021September 25, 2021
