Healthy body weight and adequate sleep top the list, according to data from Nurses’ Health Study
The Coronavirus Update
Harvard faculty on changes to views on school, work, winter’s likely surge, danger of ‘lethal inflexibility’
MGH, Broad researchers develop Big Data tool that can predict which variants will likely trigger surges
As studies signal serious health consequences, specialists scramble to treat acute cases and reinforce limits that define moderate use
Anastasia Onyango, her nurse mother, first-year sister wrestled with COVID anxieties, cabin fever, reckoning over race — and brother’s board games
Before COVID, a cancer diagnosis. Here’s how one family grew closer even as the world seemed to come apart.
Coronavirus Advisory Group cites low campus rates of severe illness, hospitalizations, big increase in immunity
Psychiatric epidemiologist warns crisis too recent for conclusive results but shares some surprising, troubling early indications
Americans should adjust rules, behaviors to reflect risk but also respect individual choices, analysts say
Study of racial, ethnic disparities in vaccine rates suggests mistrust of system plays role but unequal access may be greater culprit in U.S.
GenderSci Lab finds social factors, not biological difference between sexes, play biggest role by far
Leading experts offer insights as cases hit record highs nationwide and new in-person semester nears
Harvard Med specialist says there are reasons to believe such problems with antiviral drug may not become major issue
Early findings on transmissibility and immune escape, combined with danger posed by Delta, add urgency to calls for vaccination, testing, other safety measures
Harvard epidemiologist shares early impression of variant as first U.S. case is identified in California
Large-scale study finds Moderna slightly more effective in preventing COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, and death
Med School specialists say they may cut hospitalizations, deaths and offer big boost to nations struggling with low vaccination rates
Intestine Chip enables effective in vitro study of coronavirus infections of the human gut and testing of potential treatments
Health Services chief points to air filtration systems, high vaccination rates, masking and testing protocols, and other measures
Study links healthy plant-based foods with lower risks of getting COVID-19 and of having severe disease after infection
Public health experts say lessons from abroad suggest simple, familiar tactics can rein in the COVID variant
Researchers find fine particulate pollution associated with increased risk of COVID-19 cases and death in three western U.S. states
Assessing political, social impact of pandemic, scholar zeroes in on structural factors behind death rate
Computer science expert says heavy use during pandemic offered lessons on best uses and fallout of haves and have-nots
Emulating human lung airway in vitro identified helpful effects of antimalarial drug amodiaquine, now in clinical trials
Various innovations, rise of women leaders, greater collaboration between scientists, clinicians, to name few
New study shows differences between patients who survived severe COVID-19 and patients who died from it
Medical, political analysts ponder Trump’s coronavirus battle, and what it means for the president and the nation
Mass. General study shows the benefits of inhaled nitric oxide therapy for pregnant patients with severe and critical COVID-19
Researchers across Harvard's Schools and affiliates settle into masked, distanced, rigidly scheduled shifts, and resume the important work they love
Harvard releases statement from 300 admissions deans about what they expect from applicants during pandemic
Infectious disease expert, taking cues from TB fight, says it’s possible and UV light may be a weapon
Losses threaten practice viability, reducing an already insufficient number of primary care providers in the U.S.
Block and Sachs point to flaws in the social safety net, an indifferent OSHA, and a system that favors employers over employees
Multicenter collaboration aims to rapidly identify FDA-approved drugs that can prevent or treat COVID-19 infections
Staffs using the time to update and build out databases for use by researchers now and in the future
Current plans include circulating print collections from single location, resuming Scan & Deliver service
MGH, King’s College London researchers use crowdsourced data from app to monitor symptoms in 2.6 million, study how the disease spreads
Tips on how to navigate the rough straits while spending much more time than usual at home with partners
Kennedy School’s Carmen Reinhart, just named chief economist at the World Bank, says the COVID-born financial crisis will last until the health crisis is solved
Vice Provost Rick McCullough discusses the decision to shut down labs and outlines the plans to ensure a safe return to normal operations when the time comes
Pardis Sabeti is in great demand, and her work seems prescient. She might say that’s only because we haven’t been paying attention
Ubiquity of social media has made it easier to spread or even create COVID-19 falsehoods, making the work of public health officials harder
Snapshots of the widespread Harvard community: A Zoom wedding; reunion in St. Croix; challenges of teaching ASL online; and a taste of Cuba
Third-year resident Anita Chary describes the personal and professional trials brought by the pandemic
Across a range of disciplines, from medicine to history, biology to business, the crisis has become a living part of the curriculum
Shutdown may be threatening millions of businesses, but reopening is fraught with challenges of its own
Experts from Kenya and South Africa discuss the poverty, inequities, social factors, and shortage of medical personnel that hamper treatment efforts
Director William ‘Ned’ Friedman explains why the public health benefits outweigh the coronavirus risks
At virtual seminar with municipal leaders, stresses that clear communication is vital during pandemic
Paul Reville says COVID-19 school closures have turned a spotlight on inequities and other shortcomings
Working in real time, Harvard researchers are surveying correctional facilities to find out how they are being affected by the pandemic
As need for equipment mushrooms during pandemic, new Harvard and EdX online course rushes in to help fill knowledge gap
How the information technology staff moved classes and operations online on a tight, coronavirus-threatened deadline
One College student adjusts to life on a deserted campus and another to being unexpectedly home a continent away
Citing spread on ships and health care facilities, professor suggests moving some nursing home residents out and increasing surveillance
Harvard students, alumni, faculty, and staff from the nationwide ‘To Serve Better’ project reflect on how coronavirus is affecting their communities
As health care workers resort to mask reuse, a coalition of professionals compares risks, benefits of major decontamination methods
Harvard professors call for reducing populations, warning of rapid spread amid crowded conditions and large numbers of older inmates with chronic conditions
Though they vary in their missions, they report few serious problems and some pleasant surprises in the move to online learning
How the institute converted a clinical processing lab into a large-scale COVID-19 testing facility in a matter of days
Chan School coronavirus analysis finds strategy would prevent overwhelming hospitals while building immunity
As University facilities have shut down, faculty and staff gathered gear to pass along amid a nationwide shortage
Chan School’s Lipsitch outlines ways to forge through the COVID-19 pandemic, and maybe get some people back to work
Harvard’s Waldo says the public flight to remote work will stress-test the internet — and some parts will need repair
Harvard Chan School of Public Health will launch a series of weekly interactive forums to discuss issues and options
Business School’s Shih sees ‘tough slog’ ahead for workers, small businesses, and various industries