Alvin Poussaint, Advocate for Black Mental Health and Social Justice, Dies February 26, 2025 Psychiatrist, civil rights activist worked for more than 50 years at Harvard Medical School
The Science of Love February 10, 2025 What research has gleaned about the most elusive of human experiences
New Understanding of How Genetic Mutation Causes Huntington’s Disease January 16, 2025 Brain cell study shows mutation expands over decades, becomes rapidly toxic later in life
Toward More Personalized Depression Treatments November 1, 2024 How two HMS scientists hope to speed journey from diagnosis to recovery
Mobilizing Voters and Shaping Policy for Better Health October 15, 2024 HMS physicians and students promote civic engagement to improve patient care and outcomes
The Gut Microbiome’s Role in Skeletal Health September 22, 2023 Scientists identify gut bacteria linked to bone density, strength
How Older Adults Can Build Resilience Against Loneliness August 16, 2023 Activities, social networks, and technology use mitigated effects of isolation during COVID
Bone Density Test Can Gauge Heart Attack Risk July 25, 2023 AI provides quick analysis of routine osteoporosis screening results, reports calcification score
Study: Hip Fracture Burden to Nearly Double Worldwide by 2050 June 20, 2023 Treatment gaps found in all countries, men particularly affected
Breakthrough COVID Rare in Vaccinated Nursing Home Residents April 5, 2023 Study: residents 85 and older more vulnerable, risk of severe illness low for vaccinated
Cognitive Changes Affect Ability to Walk, Talk at Same Time March 21, 2023 Dual-task walking performance may be an early indicator of accelerated brain aging
Postoperative Delirium and Cognitive Decline March 20, 2023 Study highlights importance of delirium prevention to preserve brain health