Health

With recent leap in legalized sports betting and online options, public health experts outline therapeutic, legislative strategies  

Researchers who studied healthcare in dozens of facilities link accreditation to better collaboration and treatment and fewer deaths

HMS research IDs special class of cells that safeguard immunity and memory, and may one day treat neurodegenerative disease

Anesthetic growing in popularity as game-changing therapy for severe, treatment-resistant depression

Harvard research shows 1.7 million lack access to care

Experts say weight loss isn’t at top of list of health, longevity gains that come from activities like walking, hitting gym

Psychiatric epidemiologist discusses mental health toll from displacement and loss, the path forward for victims

Inspires Susan Kuo’s research probing role of genetics in schizophrenia, autism

But he warns that there is real cause for concern, CDC should take much closer look

Fewer than 1 in 1,000 transgender youth receive hormones or puberty blockers

Slug’s sticky mucus inspiration behind adhesive hydrogel that can seal wounds in wet environment

Change informed by new findings would help specialists focus on those most at risk, researcher says

‘The problem is not opioids,’ says author of ‘Policing Patients’ — it’s overdose, pain

Actions by tobacco companies worry researcher even amid ‘dramatic decrease’ in smoking among young Americans

First look at the interplay between neurons and tumors sheds light on formation, spread

In fight against Parkinson’s and other disorders, two-way connection may someday lead to a breakthrough

Take our research-based quiz on biological benefits of being good

Study finds 1:2 ratio of plant to animal protein lowers risk of heart disease

Decades of scientific work turned the tide on a fatal disease and yielded insights into immunity, vaccines, and more

Study estimates over half of Americans eligible to take them based on conditions, underscoring need to ensure equity of access.

Ketamine carries risks, say researchers. Yet for some patients, it’s ‘the only thing that works.’

In podcast, experts discuss breakthroughs in treatment, from genomic sequencing to AI, and how close we are to personalized vaccines

Even with exercise, sedentary behavior can increase risk of heart failure by up to 60%, according to study

Nutritionist explains why you’re probably eating way too much

Five weeks before giving birth best transfers maternal antibodies to the fetus, say researchers

Researchers say new AI tool sharpens diagnostic process, may help identify more people needing care

Pathologist explains the latest report from the American Cancer Society

Outdoor physical activity may be a better target for preventive intervention, says researcher

Study authors call for more research examining how trend affects long-term patient outcomes

Hope flags when medications fail, isolating and endangering patients. Backed by a major grant, 2 Harvard scientists are focused on reducing the distance between diagnosis and recovery.