Nation Let’s not be strangers ‘Seeing Others’ author Michèle Lamont has an escape plan for people fed up with years of bitter division
World Did winning the Nobel change your life? Harvard laureates say it gave bully pulpit, brought invitations to speak (sometimes on subjects they know nothing about), meet kings (and play poker with Steve Martin)
Arts When ‘The Boss’ is your therapist New book by psychologist, sociologist surveys depth, complexity of Bruce Springsteen’s connection to his female fans
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
Spirituality linked with better health outcomes, patient care Study shows it should be a vital part of future whole person-centered care DateJuly 12, 2022July 12, 2022
Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers can predict post-op delirium Research also provides new insights into how this delirium occurs DateJuly 11, 2022July 12, 2022
Drivers who are frustrated, distracted, mad — and somewhat rusty Public health, medical experts examine causes behind spike in pandemic traffic fatalities DateJuly 6, 2022July 7, 2022
Coffee is good for you, probably Professor who edited mortality findings says evidence is strong but not yet definitive DateJune 30, 2022July 5, 2022
Thunderstorm asthma Bad weather can push allergies and asthma into the danger zone DateJune 27, 2022June 27, 2022
Psychologist for back pain? Combining physical, behavioral therapy leads to longer-lasting benefits, research says DateJune 16, 2022June 16, 2022
Sifting the damage of pandemic-era drinking As studies signal serious health consequences, specialists scramble to treat acute cases and reinforce limits that define moderate use DateJune 14, 2022June 15, 2022
Optimism lengthens life, study finds Women who reported positive outlook were likelier to live past 90, regardless of race DateJune 8, 2022June 8, 2022
Fight, flight, or freeze: how our bodies respond to doomscrolling Deluge of traumatic news is causing collective numbness, say experts. Here's what to do if you're feeling overwhelmed. DateJune 6, 2022
New tool models evolution of opioid crisis Researchers track crisis over 2 decades to better understand its stages, help guide policy response DateJune 3, 2022June 8, 2022
Poverty linked to worse outcomes in pediatric cancer Study looks at racial, ethnic groups, and public vs. private insurance DateJune 2, 2022June 2, 2022
Longevity starts when we’re young Long-term cardiovascular study looks at impact of healthy habits developed in childhood DateJune 2, 2022June 3, 2022
Don’t let latest COVID surge overshadow progress, says Hanage Epidemiologist explains how to stay on guard against subvariants, noting role of protective measures in transition to new pandemic phase DateMay 21, 2022May 22, 2022
Researchers find sleep benefit in higher dose of melatonin Supplements show promise in small study of older adults DateMay 18, 2022May 19, 2022
How to cope with baby formula shortage What parents should know and do before the terror takes hold DateMay 17, 2022May 17, 2022
U.S. heart attack death rate among highest Despite international guidelines, substantial differences found in treatment, outcomes in heart attack care across six high-income countries DateMay 11, 2022May 11, 2022
Grandma’s workouts may have made you healthier Joslin study finds exercise during pregnancy may yield metabolic benefits in grandchildren DateMay 10, 2022May 11, 2022
Sorry, fries are no match for almonds Harvard expert challenges potato industry-funded study that finds little difference between the two foods DateMay 10, 2022May 11, 2022
How a bioethicist and doctor sees abortion Her work touches questions we can answer and questions we can't. But her main focus is elsewhere: ‘the patient in front of me.’ DateMay 5, 2022May 6, 2022
Women can reduce risk of colon cancer Study confirms major benefits when colorectal cancer screening is done before age 50 DateMay 5, 2022May 6, 2022
Examining a lesser-known dementia driver It’s called LATE, but what exactly is it and why haven’t we heard of it before? DateMay 4, 2022May 11, 2022
How to break a bad habit Make it easier by taking a hard look at motive, modification, and mindset DateMay 2, 2022
Hallmarks of Alzheimer’s found well before diagnosis Accumulation of amyloid-β and tau proteins are related to brain network changes years before symptoms DateMay 2, 2022May 2, 2022
Skull channels shown to protect brain from infection Channels send ‘brain water’ to skull’s bone marrow where infection and injury can be detected DateMay 2, 2022May 2, 2022
Subvariants cause for alarm, hybrid immunity hard to beat Harvard scientists give their read on recent COVID data from the U.S. and South Africa DateApril 27, 2022April 28, 2022
Snapshot of pandemic’s mental health impact on children Psychiatric epidemiologist warns crisis too recent for conclusive results but shares some surprising, troubling early indications DateApril 21, 2022
It may be increasingly legal, but it doesn’t mean cannabis is safe Neuroscientist says jury still out on addictive qualities, effects on neurodevelopment of fetuses, adolescents DateApril 20, 2022April 21, 2022
In Alzheimer’s victims, somatic mutations are both more and different DNA errors stress cells, create dysfunction DateApril 20, 2022April 21, 2022
Infertility linked to increased risk of heart failure in women Study determines it is not related to traditional cardiovascular risk factors DateApril 20, 2022April 20, 2022
Genetic risk scores developed for six diseases Could help patients, physicians in making screening and prevention decisions DateApril 18, 2022April 18, 2022
