Favorite moment of a first-year doctor March 24, 2016 Dhruv Khullar (Mass General) authored this piece about finding the right balance between…
Scientists build a live, no-frills cell that could have a big future March 24, 2016 Scientists announced Thursday that they have built a single-celled organism that has just 473 genes…
Study shows measles and whooping cough are back because people aren’t getting vaccinated March 24, 2016 Cases of measles and whooping cough are on the rise after being virtually eliminated in the U.S.—and…
How to teach kids the value of a dollar March 24, 2016 This article offers suggestions on how to talk to children about finances. Abigail Judge (Cambridge…
Kick Habit, Pack on Pounds? March 23, 2016 Smoking cessation benefits persist in spite of weight gain in people with mental illness
Experimental tools to clean infected blood raise hope for fighting major killer March 23, 2016 Experimental technologies to clean infected blood are raising hopes for new progress against an old…
How to stop the bouncing between insurance plans under Obamacare March 23, 2016 Dhruv Khullar (Mass General) authored this piece about the causes of churning—cycling through…
Study contends vigilance wanes following terrorist attacks March 23, 2016 The public vigilance that immediately follows terrorist attacks, when people are on high alert for…
Do standing desks really make workers healthier? March 23, 2016 An analysis of 20 studies found little evidence that standing desks were better for employees than…
Blended learning options rise at medical school March 23, 2016 Classes that combine in-person discussions or clerkships with online learning can benefit medical…
State insurance group appoints new executive director March 23, 2016 Roberta Herman (Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute) has been appointed executive director for the…
The secret to a happy life? It's not what you think. March 23, 2016 A study of Boston men over nearly 80 years reaffirms traditional beliefs about the value of friends…
