Science Size a concern when replacing heart valves 3-D printer helps determine accurate fit for fewer leaky valves
Science Life, with another ingredient Inosine could be a potential route to the first RNA and the origin of life on Earth
Campus From sea to dining hall table Harvard partners with fishmonger to dish up fresh, local meals on a large scale
We’re in the dark on dietary supplements. She’s working to change that. Harvard epidemiologist aims to sort fact from fiction on health claims in multibillion-dollar industry DateMarch 21, 2018March 21, 2018
Pulling our punches in opioid fight Treatment access seen as dangerously inadequate in crisis that continues to claim dozens of lives a day DateMarch 19, 2018March 29, 2018
Giving kids a running start MGH researchers measure impact of before-school exercise program on emotional, physical health DateMarch 16, 2018March 15, 2018
Smelling sweetheart’s shirt may lower stress Study shows it has to be a partner’s, not a stranger’s DateMarch 14, 2018March 16, 2018
What's behind high U.S. health care costs Physicians' salaries, cost of pharmaceuticals, and administrative expenses top the list DateMarch 13, 2018March 13, 2018
‘Switch’ that could improve memory identified Targeting levels of specific protein could improve memory in aging, reduce symptoms of PTSD DateMarch 12, 2018March 12, 2018
Vexing health problems can be solved, Gawande believes Reductions in smoking and increases in lifespan offer useful models, surgeon and author says DateMarch 8, 2018March 12, 2018
A new model for an old killer After 30 years, scientists closer to finding sepsis treatment DateMarch 8, 2018March 8, 2018
Race bias seen in breast-cancer screening Current guidelines can delay diagnosis in nonwhite women, analysis says DateMarch 7, 2018March 8, 2018
What's another hour of lost sleep? For some, a hazard As daylight saving time looms, researcher sheds light on health effects of not getting enough rest DateMarch 6, 2018March 6, 2018
When disease strikes, gender matters Experts in Harvard Chan School discussion say research, treatment need to be more sensitive to differences between men and women DateMarch 2, 2018June 1, 2018
Hip replacement needed a ‘light bulb moment.’ Getting there was painful. Harvard surgeon's new book describes setbacks before breakthrough MIT collaboration DateMarch 2, 2018March 7, 2018
Electronic health records don’t cut administrative costs Billing costs estimated at $100,000 per provider each year DateFebruary 20, 2018February 16, 2018
Fighting the flu at less than full strength Experts urge vaccination, share ideas for making it better DateFebruary 14, 2018
Your building might be making you sick. Joe Allen can help. Harvard Chan School researcher illuminates role of air quality in workers’ physical, cognitive health DateFebruary 14, 2018November 26, 2018
When love and science double date Sure, your heart thumps, but let’s look at what’s happening physically and psychologically DateFebruary 13, 2018July 24, 2018
Ahead for health care, a likely mixed bag Affordable Care Act is weaker but not dying, though enrollments should fall, analyst says DateFebruary 2, 2018February 2, 2018
Study tracks mercury sources in seafood Harvard researchers map geographic areas of most concern in reducing neurotoxin DateFebruary 1, 2018February 6, 2018
Songs in the key of humanity Some musical meaning may transcend cultural boundaries and be universally human, study says DateJanuary 26, 2018November 29, 2018
Opioid epidemic top priority for surgeon general Adams addresses nation’s health at HSPH leadership event DateJanuary 25, 2018January 31, 2018
Everywhere you look, flu Better late than never on vaccination, expert says DateJanuary 24, 2018January 25, 2018
A volume control for the brain Study shows how oxytocin helps the mind modulate social stimuli DateJanuary 22, 2018January 19, 2018
Researchers probe stomach surgery’s ‘miracle’ secrets Life-saving potential in effort to explain Roux-en-Y’s powerful side benefits DateJanuary 17, 2018January 17, 2018
Driven by ego? This book’s for you Buddhism informs Harvard-trained psychiatrist’s ‘Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself’ DateJanuary 16, 2018December 7, 2018
Mapping brain lesions for clues to criminal behavior Injuries linked to network involved in moral decision-making DateDecember 19, 2017December 20, 2017
Researchers work to fill gaps in Chinese health care Large-scale experiment focused on improving outcomes for poorer patients DateDecember 18, 2017December 20, 2017
Discerning bird Researchers’ African grey parrot puts (young) humans to shame in volume-focused tests DateDecember 15, 2017December 20, 2017
Study identifies hundreds of genetic ‘switches’ that affect height Researchers whittled their way to answers DateDecember 7, 2017December 9, 2017
When the doctor’s away If fill-in physicians provide care, hospital mortality stays steady, study says DateDecember 5, 2017December 5, 2017
For family, doctors, life and death were inseparable Wrenching decision at MGH: ‘We probably knew there was no hope and yet I just maintained hope the whole time’ DateDecember 1, 2017March 29, 2018
