Nation The link between gentrification and gun violence Injury rate 62 percent higher in researchers’ analysis of U.S. data
World Think of jailing debtors as Dickensian? Think again. Harvard-led researchers document cases in three states, most involving court fines, fees, often for low-level violations like traffic tickets
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
Abortion law, suicide rate study adds to raging debate. But are we missing point? Epidemiologist says research tends to be weaponized on both sides, overshadows mental health needs of those with unwanted pregnancies DateJanuary 26, 2023January 27, 2023
Your memory may be better than you think Experiments prove we’re surprisingly good at knowing when and where we last saw an object DateJanuary 26, 2023January 26, 2023
A laugh a day keeps the doctor away? No one knows why we do it, but it’s free, has no known side effects, and experts say it lifts spirits, lowers stress, makes us feel connected DateJanuary 25, 2023
Really need to start exercising but hate it? Just move Health professionals say any regular activity is useful. If it’s been a while, ramp up ‘like a crockpot: low and slow’ DateJanuary 23, 2023January 24, 2023
Doing medical rounds on streets, alleys of Boston In new book, Tracy Kidder follows ‘Dr. Jim,’ who provides homeless people with health care, prescriptions, hot soup, occasional $5 bill DateJanuary 20, 2023January 23, 2023
Why did so many buy COVID misinformation? It works like magic. Harvard Law panelists say both exploit how brains process information DateJanuary 19, 2023January 20, 2023
The best thing about the Mediterranean diet? It doesn’t taste like a diet. Olive oil – maybe not your mom’s – is a good place to start, says Chan School’s Walter Willett. But don’t be afraid to experiment. DateJanuary 19, 2023January 19, 2023
Study finds ‘startling’ inequities in end-of-life opioid treatment Fewer prescriptions for Black and Hispanic cancer patients DateJanuary 17, 2023January 17, 2023
Vitamin D benefits linked to body weight Study looks at correlation between positive health outcomes from vitamin D and a person’s BMI DateJanuary 17, 2023January 17, 2023
Cars blaring? Boss nagging? Take a deep breath. Now another. Daniel Goleman, Tsoknyi Rinpoche walk us through science, practice of why we should meditate DateJanuary 10, 2023January 11, 2023
Measuring the power of vaccines Comparison of booster effectiveness shows that different patient groups have different needs DateJanuary 9, 2023January 11, 2023
Weekend ‘catch-up sleep’ might offer a lifeline Experts offer some tips on how to do better with getting enough rest, the first being admitting there’s a problem DateJanuary 6, 2023
Killing cancer with cancer Scientists develop cell therapy engineered to kill and prevent brain cancer in advanced mouse model DateJanuary 4, 2023January 4, 2023
With an eye on climate, a helping hand for health care’s front lines C-CHANGE climate toolkit looks to fill training, education gap DateJanuary 3, 2023January 4, 2023
It’s heart attack season Specialist says stress, medication lapses contribute to holiday jump in cardiac mortality DateDecember 20, 2022December 21, 2022
Send cash, not goods, and other suggestions for giving Michael VanRooyen, director of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, on navigating a world of conflict and need DateDecember 19, 2022December 19, 2022
When pollinator populations are in peril As pollination slowly falls, risks rise to economic and human health DateDecember 14, 2022December 14, 2022
Eating more during the holidays? Don’t mistake Oreo calories for olive calories. In debate over drivers of obesity, David Ludwig argues for shift from behavioral to biological paradigm DateDecember 9, 2022December 12, 2022
N.Y. plan to involuntarily treat mentally ill homeless? Not entirely outrageous. Psychiatrist Katherine Koh praises attempt to try something new but says long-term success would require more resources, planning for hospitalization, housing, care DateDecember 8, 2022December 9, 2022
Severe COVID-19 linked with brain aging Researchers see association between the cognitive decline observed in patients with severe COVID and molecular signatures of brain aging DateDecember 6, 2022December 6, 2022
‘What kind of husband could stand by idly for four years while his wife’s breast cancer grew?’ They were physicians, research stars at Dana-Farber, and all couples have secrets. Barrett Rollins wrestles with one Jane Weeks insisted they keep DateNovember 30, 2022March 7, 2023
DASH diet’s impact differs based on race and gender Study finds it reduces 10-year cardiovascular risk score by 14% among Black adults vs. 3% among non-Black adults DateNovember 30, 2022December 2, 2022
New CDC guidelines a ‘corrective’ for opioid prescriptions, specialist says Welcomes shift from stance that may have fueled overdose crisis DateNovember 21, 2022November 21, 2022
Knowing what the doctor knows Physician supports giving patients greater access to records, pushing back on concerns about potential impact of a scary diagnosis DateNovember 15, 2022November 16, 2022
Alcohol, sleep, and politics New study suggests that divisive political events like elections can negatively affect one's sleep and emotional well-being DateNovember 7, 2022November 7, 2022
New AI tool can predict melanoma recurrence May help identify which patients would benefit from aggressive treatment even at early stages of disease DateNovember 4, 2022
When our cells turn against us They’re building blocks of life, Siddhartha Mukherjee says in his new book, but their vulnerabilities are also our vulnerabilities DateNovember 2, 2022March 7, 2023
Study details better outcomes for Omicron BA.2 patients Lead researcher: ‘Virus seems to be getting intrinsically less severe’ DateOctober 26, 2022October 26, 2022
Siddhartha Mukherjee on Aristotle, COVID, and the ‘new human’ Pulitzer Prize-winning physician-author returns with ‘Song of the Cell’ DateOctober 20, 2022November 2, 2022
Is pandemic finally over? We asked the experts. Harvard faculty on changes to views on school, work, winter’s likely surge, danger of ‘lethal inflexibility’ DateOctober 11, 2022October 12, 2022
