Health

Economists imagine an alternate universe where the opioid crisis peaked in ’06, and then explain why it didn’t

Researchers hope identifying blood proteins may lead to earlier prediction of risk, increase treatment options

Researcher explains the human toll of language that makes addiction feel worse

No such thing, specialist says — but when your body is trying to tell you something, listen

Experts say instead of disability, focus needs to shift to ability, health, with greater participation, economically and socially

Study finds that conversation – even online – could be an effective strategy to help prevent cognitive decline and dementia

Wronged and can’t move on? A theologian, a psychologist, and a public health expert discuss why and how to heal.

Experts from law, philosophy, spiritual care discuss issues surrounding research, safer use, kicking off University initiative

Benefits nearly double for people with depression

Nobel-winning CRISPR pioneer says approval of revolutionary sickle-cell therapy shows need for more efficient, less expensive process

New book traces how medical establishment’s sexism, focus on men over centuries continues to endanger women’s health, lives

Sooner than you may think, says researcher who recently won Sjöberg Prize for pioneering work in field

Approach attacks errant proteins at their roots

Only a fraction of it will come from an expert, researchers say

A chaplain, a bioethicist, and a doctor talk about end-of-life care

Researchers cite ‘academic medicine’ as key factor in success

Using 20 years of data, prenatal exposure to topiramate may not increase children’s risk of autism spectrum disorder

10 percent reduction seen in small study of disease that affects up to a third of U.S. adults

Despite promise of success stories from patients in recovery, Law School panel cautions that research is lacking on benefits vs. risks

Genetic editing improves compatibility, marks advance in organ shortage crisis

Medical office procedure identifies key biomarker that may lead to more reliable diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders

Psychological tools learned by those in treatment proved protective in high-stress event, study finds

Researchers call for makers of new anti-obesity drugs to study results of body composition in addition to weight loss.

Pressed for time? You still have plenty of options.

Cutting-edge therapy shrinks tumors in early glioblastoma trial

Some groups are more vulnerable but symptoms far from universal, review finds

Chan School’s William Hanage says CDC may have eased some recommendations, but vulnerable populations remain just that

Musculoskeletal diseases are the leading cause of years lived with disability

Oleic acid, key component of olive oil, implicated in metastasis — but investigators emphasize the need for more clarity

Harvard biochemists’ research paves the way for development of new antibiotics