Health

Physicians, researchers point to limits of centuries-old metric, urge more holistic approach

Harvard scientist co-leads research, which targeted specific condition, may yield other treatments for more of the 30 million kids with genetic hearing loss

Drugs show promise as new treatment option for some psychiatric maladies, but experts see possible state, federal legal clash

Massachusetts, other states make moves to legalize indicators of contamination by potent, deadly synthetic opioid

Eating disorder may also play a role in insomnia

Whether you’ve resolved to cut stress, lose weight, catch up on sleep, or be a better person, Harvard researchers have answers to help you get started

Nationwide study pinpoints testing mistakes as most common cause

New study links healthy plant proteins, fats with slower long-term weight gain

Study finds alarming decline in quality, safety measures after buyouts

Sees major progress in science since 1918 Spanish flu outbreak, but says complications of politics have plagued every epidemic since

Studies debunk prevailing belief, highlight series of gender-based social factors

Obesity and disease rising with consumption of ultra-processed foods, say Chan School panelists

‘Striking’ study suggests daily use of a toothbrush lowers risk of hospital-acquired pneumonia, intensive-care mortality

Observations in mice hint at the role of daydreams in remodeling the brain

Early stage test shows promise, but cardiologist notes more study needed into longer-term, unintended effects

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researcher details promise, peril of CAR T-cell therapy, which enlists body’s immune system to fight disease

Studies find drug protects against heart disease in high-risk groups

Researchers developed Brain Care Score to assess how current habits will impact future brain health

Dominici details decades-old Harvard roots of latest findings showing particles from coal-fired power plants deadliest

Could close the gap, allowing for more equitable access to care and treatment

Newly identified chemical link between chronic pain, sleep loss could help sever vicious cycle

CDC report trend is stagnating — and for middle-aged, even declining

Study finds particulate air pollutants from coal-fired power plants may be twice as deadly as that from other sources

Scientists identify common microbe that activates nerve cells in the skin, igniting the urge to scratch

Researchers find wearable devices detect circadian disturbances associated with age-related decline

Symposium honoring late global health pioneer Paul Farmer reflects on achievements, purpose, influence of Haiti

Network of medical detectives solves genomic mystery of boy plagued by series of life-threatening, seemingly disparate ills

Analysis finds COVID-19 and ‘deaths of despair’ behind trend that has been growing since 2010

Intervention benefits older, lower-wage workers at higher risk, novel Chan School study finds

Study adds starchy variety to list of culprits contributing to middle-age weight gain