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New genetic insights on common cause of heart attack in younger women Genes that control collagen production implicated in serious or fatal heart attacks that occur in women under 50 DateMarch 2, 2022March 2, 2022
Does nerve damage contribute to long COVID symptoms? Almost all post-COVID neuropathy linked to a potentially treatable immune dysfunction DateMarch 1, 2022February 28, 2022
Sharper vision, sharper mind? Cataract surgery may protect against dementia, says new study DateFebruary 27, 2022
Brain inflammation may strike the uninfected Living through the pandemic linked to stressors in the brain that can affect mental health DateFebruary 23, 2022
‘He showed us that the moral high ground can win’ Colleagues at Harvard and Partners In Health mourn the loss of Paul Farmer and pledge to continue the work he pioneered DateFebruary 22, 2022February 23, 2022
The politics behind ineffective COVID treatments Counties with highest share of Republican voters saw dramatic increase in use of hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin DateFebruary 18, 2022February 18, 2022
New page in pandemic playbook Americans should adjust rules, behaviors to reflect risk but also respect individual choices, analysts say DateFebruary 16, 2022February 17, 2022
Hints of a long COVID wave as Omicron fades Specialists seek answers for patients who can’t shake symptoms DateFebruary 14, 2022February 15, 2022
Study finds significant variations in care between physicians Doctors who follow guidelines for basic procedures generally achieve better outcomes than those who deviate DateFebruary 10, 2022February 10, 2022
Push for inclusive language in sciences as part of transgender rights fight Letter in journal by Harvard grad student, two other trans scientists decries rise of hostility against gender-diverse community DateFebruary 10, 2022June 7, 2022
Is a mobile app as good as a therapist? The experts caution against it, but say it’s all in what you believe DateFebruary 8, 2022
The COVID treatment that missed its target Researchers explain why those at highest risk for severe COVID-19 often least likely to get monoclonal antibodies DateFebruary 7, 2022February 7, 2022
Is Omicron really ‘milder’? Not exactly. Variant’s perceived lower severity of infections likely due to more population immunity DateFebruary 2, 2022February 3, 2022
Willing but unable to get COVID shot Study of racial, ethnic disparities in vaccine rates suggests mistrust of system plays role but unequal access may be greater culprit in U.S. DateFebruary 1, 2022February 2, 2022
Research suggests role for anthrax in fighting pain Animal findings could inform search for opioid alternatives DateJanuary 28, 2022January 28, 2022
Vitamin D supplements lower risk of autoimmune disease, researchers say Study of older adults is 'first direct evidence' of protection against rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, other conditions DateJanuary 26, 2022January 27, 2022
Hanage and other scientists keep close watch on Omicron subvariant U.S. experts await data from Asia, Denmark, South Africa DateJanuary 26, 2022January 26, 2022
Race still a factor in air pollution exposure New study focuses on disparities across racial, ethnic and income groups in America DateJanuary 25, 2022January 25, 2022
Study explores possible autism link in young adults treated for addiction Suggests 20% with substance-use disorders may have undiagnosed autistic traits DateJanuary 25, 2022January 25, 2022
Exploring why some remain sharp even as decades roll by Medical School, Mass. General scientists study ‘super-aging’ minds for clues to possible interventions DateJanuary 21, 2022January 22, 2022
Comparison of male, female classroom behavior reveals assertiveness gap Researchers flag potential for grading bias DateJanuary 21, 2022January 21, 2022
How the pandemic may affect baby’s brain COVID generation missing out on talk and touch necessary for brain development DateJanuary 21, 2022January 25, 2022
Omicron optimism and shift from pandemic to endemic Experts hoping to see variant improvement in a few more weeks DateJanuary 20, 2022
Why do more men die of COVID? It’s likely not what you think GenderSci Lab finds social factors, not biological difference between sexes, play biggest role by far DateJanuary 20, 2022
Delta danger in pregnancy scrutinized Research detects COVID variant in blood, placentas of women who had stillbirths, pregnancy complications DateJanuary 13, 2022January 13, 2022
Add olive oil to cut risk of early death, study suggests Chan School researchers see impact in cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, cancer, neurodegenerative disease DateJanuary 13, 2022January 14, 2022
Epstein-Barr virus may be leading cause of MS First study to provide ‘compelling evidence of causality’ DateJanuary 13, 2022January 13, 2022
Study identifies potential test for cannabis impairment Researchers see tool for safer roads, workplaces DateJanuary 11, 2022January 12, 2022
Healthy? Maybe. But are you flourishing? The answer, according to a groundbreaking new global study, might be more complex than you think DateJanuary 11, 2022January 12, 2022
No Omicron immunity without booster, study finds Traditional regimens of COVID-19 vaccines do not neutralize the fast-spreading variant DateJanuary 7, 2022
