How Buying Primary Care on the Free Market Adds to Doctor Shortages June 24, 2025 Zirui Song discusses the pros and cons of concierge medicine
Why Federal Funding for Health Care Policy Research Matters June 5, 2025 Nicole Maestas on how cuts threaten quality, sustainability of care
What Happens When a Gene Quality-Control Mechanism Fails? May 5, 2025 Study solves riddle of how mutations in Integrator complex relate to neurodegeneration, cancer
Harvard Medical School Researcher Wins 2025 Breakthrough Prize for Work on GLP-1 April 5, 2025 Joel Habener is one of five scientists recognized for research that transformed diabetes treatment
Probing the Mysteries of the Aging Brain March 20, 2025 Research led by new faculty member Michael Segel focuses on mammalian lifespans
Should AI Be Used in End-Of-Life Medical Decisions? February 13, 2025 HMS bioethicist discusses the roles of technology and humanity in making care choices
Why Finding a Primary Care Doctor Is So Hard January 31, 2025 Harvard Medical School physician-researcher diagnoses the problem and offers a plan for a cure
The Year in Harvard Medical School Science December 18, 2024 Reflecting on research discoveries reported in 2024
Mobilizing Voters and Shaping Policy for Better Health October 15, 2024 HMS physicians and students promote civic engagement to improve patient care and outcomes
Studies Deepen Understanding of LGBTQ Health Disparities September 13, 2024 Researchers point to solutions and opportunities for better health
Gauging Biological Age and Disease Risk with a Proteomic Clock August 16, 2024 Blood test estimates age-related disease risk in diverse populations
Resident Physicians’ Exam Scores Tied to Patient Survival May 6, 2024 New analysis finds tests for new doctors can measure what matters — the life and health of patients