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Inside View

A photo essay of brain structures and neural mechanisms

8 minute read
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Alone in the Crowd

Loneliness among young people is on the rise, sparking concerns over possible damage to their mental and physical health

13 minute read
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Climate Anxiety

The existential threat posed by climate change is deeply troubling to many young people

16 minute read
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Microplastics Everywhere

The tiny particles are even in our bodies. What might this mean for our health?

4 minute read
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The Healing Airwaves

By allowing for hard conversations, podcasts and radio can promote empathy and reduce stigma

7 minute read
Anne Hallward sits in a radio recording studio in front of a mircophone

New Institute to Address Cancer, Immune, Inflammatory Diseases

Historic $100 million gift given by biotech entrepreneur Gene Lay

3 min read
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A New Cancer Mechanism: Failed Cell Housekeeping

Mutations found in genes that normally help cells dispose of defective RNA

3 min read
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AI Predicts Future Pancreatic Cancer

An AI tool identified people at the highest risk for pancreatic cancer up to three years before actual diagnosis.

7 min read
Illustration in pink of the anatomy of the pancreas

Study ID’s Genetic Mutations Contributing to Adult Epilepsy

Findings point to use of existing cancer therapies to treat drug-resistant epilepsy

5 min read
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Trust and Global Partnerships

What HMS is learning from a 20-year effort to strengthen Vietnam’s health care system

9 min read
Group of medical students in Vietnam looking on as a baby is examined in clinic, held it its mother's arms.

To Boost Cancer Immunotherapy’s Fighting Power, Look to the Gut

Immunotherapy has redefined cancer treatment, but not all patients experience the same benefit when treated. Why?

8 min read
Closeup of a colon against a physicians' white coat and white gloves

Evictions Haunt Families, Harm Children’s Health

Analysis sheds light on the trauma of losing one’s home

5 min read
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