Health

A new study shows that advertising may not work so well at promoting treatments that are significantly better than other options.

New study highlights the prevalence of misinformation among popular YouTube videos addressing sleep health.

Researchers found that surgical patients with a diagnosed cannabis use disorder more often required advanced postprocedural health care — such as admission to an intensive care unit — compared to non-users.

Occupational factors, such as physical demands and work schedules, were associated with higher sperm concentrations and serum testosterone, according to a new study.

Experts highlight the health and memory effects, offer suggestions for countering environmental disruptions.

Current screening guidelines ignore those at high risk for the most prevalent gynecological malignancy in U.S.

When your heart breaks enough to kill you, it’s likely the amygdala — in the brain, not the heart — that is the culprit.

Harvard Study of Adult Development director details what research says about value of relationships to physical and mental health.

Researchers say survey powered by machine learning can predict independent living and longevity.

A new study examines the drop in dental care at age 65 and the health consequences associated with the lapse in coverage.

Arthur Brooks aims to ignite a mass movement through podcasts, books, and a new lab at the Kennedy School for research and leadership training.

Inspired by recent study, Harvard Divinity School panelists explore the spiritual side of health care.

Findings suggest that simple lifestyle changes, such as having adequate sleep and maintaining a healthy body weight could prevent long COVID symptoms.

Researcher hopes findings signal new treatment option amid surge in mental health cases.

Brigham and Women’s study finds increased odds of preterm delivery, other complications.

Harvard researchers reported that they can age and then restore youth to lab mice, using a gene cocktail that has already restored vision in mice.

We shouldn’t take no for an answer, researcher says

A Harvard epidemiologist says that research tends to be weaponized on both sides, overshadowing the mental health needs of those with unwanted pregnancies.

A new study suggests that people are also surprisingly good at knowing where and when they saw those certain objects.

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

Health professionals say any regular activity is useful. If it’s been a while, ramp up ‘like a crockpot: low and slow’

Tracy Kidder’s “Rough Sleepers” follows Jim O’Connell, who provides Boston’s homeless with health care.

Panelists at a Harvard Law talk examined the surprising parallels between magic and misinformation.

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.

Investigators at Harvard-affiliated Dana-Farber Cancer Institute reported Black and Hispanic patients who had poor-prognosis cancer were less likely than white patients to receive opioid medications.

Researchers have found a correlation between vitamin D’s positive health outcomes and a person’s body mass index (BMI).

Daniel Goleman, Tsoknyi Rinpoche walk us through science, practice of why we should meditate

Scientists have designed a mathematical model that can predict COVID-19 vaccines’ effectiveness over the long term in healthy individuals and those who have cancer or suppressed immune responses.

Experts offer some tips on how to do better with getting enough rest, the first being admitting there’s a problem

Scientists at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital have developed a cancer vaccine to simultaneously kill and prevent brain cancer in advanced mouse models.