Health New FDA rules may help with prevention, detection of breast cancer But, diagnostic radiologist says, one of most important aspects of ensuring patients are notified of tissue density is what it adds to doctor-patient dialogue
Health Why it’s so hard for doctors to show their human side Clinicians in ICU often face dilemma — efficiency or compassion. Beth Israel study looks at key factors.
World Election forecasts often miss. Annoying, yes, but real problem for scholars Researchers come up with better, more accurate model that also unearths fresh insights into American democracy
World In era of bitter division, what would Socrates do? Lessons for voters and lawmakers in philosopher’s wisdom, Agnes Callard says: ‘He’s not trying to win. He’s trying to find out.’
Arts & Humanities The Aging Intellect <h4>Routledge, May 2011</h4><h5>By Douglas H. Powell</h5> DateMay 12, 2011 Share Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Trending Racing to catalog, study deep-sea biodiversity Medical School neurobiologist wins prestigious Brain Prize Tom Hanks named Class of 2023 Commencement speaker Researchers find key to healing muscle injuries in elderly Good genes are nice, but joy is better In this important book, Douglas H. Powell, a clinical instructor in psychology, discusses lifestyle habits and attitudes linked to cognitive aging, and provides evidence-based strategies to minimize mental decline.
Arts & Humanities What books mean as objects Arts & Humanities What books mean as objects “Is it legitimate to use a book as a paperweight, to use an encyclopedia as a doorstop, to use newspaper as toilet paper, to pad out your bookshelf with books that you’re probably never going to read?” asked Leah Price, an English professor exploring other uses to which books can be put. Kris Snibbe/Harvard Staff Photographer
