Health

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

Activated by regular exercise, immune cells in muscles found to fend off inflammation, enhance endurance in mice

Professor of Psychology Mark L. Hatzenbuehler’s course, “Stigma, Discrimination, and Health,” examines the wide-ranging problem that touches on sexuality, body weight, immigration, and poverty.

In a randomized controlled clinical trial, heated yoga sessions led to reduced depressive symptoms in adults with moderate-to-severe depression.

Harvard Medical School-Mass General dermatologists use lasers to remove gang, trafficking tattoos, stigmatizing and often traumatic reminders of the past.

New study reveals no correlation between anxiety, regardless of antidepressant use, and IVF outcomes or live birth rate.

Mothers should not halt practice of breastfeeding, which offers many benefits to infants, as much more research is still needed, scientists say.

An emotion many avoid and view as an illness may actually help us thrive, psychologist David Rosmarin says.

Bobbie Collins, a writer for Harvard Medical School, shares a firsthand account of her bout with the disease.

A new study shows that social isolation and loneliness are not same thing but can be connected, sometimes in surprising ways.

A complicated brain tumor surgery left Rebecca Grasso with facial paralysis. But thanks to a series of nerve transfers at Harvard-affiliated Mass Eye and Ear, she was able to smile at her wedding.

New study highlights a correlation between women who sleep less than eight hours at night and developing a greater risk for hypertension or high blood pressure.

Researchers say planners, policymakers need to be looking to ramp up intervention programs, improve treatment.

Not if you follow the evidence, researcher says

Drug regulation expert explains how the problem was discovered, next steps for FDA, and the questions it raises about other products, supplements.

Researchers find regularity also plays key role in long-term health and daily performance.

New Harvard-MGH initiative to provide caregivers with lab-tested tools for identifying, treating those most at risk.

A new study has an important message for night owls.

If you’re doing all the talking, then you’re probably doing it wrong, says negotiation expert.

Survey shows intense support for ex-president in face of indictments, but common claim among MAGA critics falls short of scientific rigor.