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
Telemedicine Can Change Care for the Better — With the Right Rules April 16, 2024 With pandemic-era rules set to expire, the future of remote medicine is in flux
Schizophrenia and Aging May Share a Biological Basis March 6, 2024 Synchronized changes in gene activity may underlie cognitive impairment in both conditions
How Children’s Birthdays Help Show the Best Month for Flu Shots February 21, 2024 Study confirms guidelines aimed at maximum immunity during peak flu season
How Gaps in Research Lead to Gaps in Care for Aging Women January 10, 2024 Why 99 percent of aging research ignores menopause and what it means for women’s health
What Happens When Private Equity Takes Over a Hospital December 26, 2023 New analysis shows alarming increase in patient complications