Mother’s high cholesterol linked to same problem in grown children March 2, 2016 Adults are more likely to have high cholesterol if their mothers had it before they were born, a U.S…
Can talc cause cancer? March 2, 2016 A jury recently awarded $72 million in a talcum powder–ovarian cancer case, but the data linking the…
The big-data quest to treat every disease March 2, 2016 Sonia Vallabh (HMS), Eric Minikel (HMS) and Matthew Might (HMS) participated in an interview about…
Where Runners Go Wrong March 1, 2016 Researchers seek clues among an exceptional group: The injury-free
Cheaper healthy food would save millions of lives March 1, 2016 In order to spur manufacturers and policy makers to make fruits and vegetables more affordable…
Sleep circuit March 1, 2016 A web of cell types in one of the brain’s chief wake centers keeps animals up—but also puts them to…
How to keep bad science from getting into print March 1, 2016 Jeffrey S. Flier (HMS dean) authored this opinion piece outlining steps to help fight the…
How gut microbiota impacts HIV disease March 1, 2016 A new understanding of the role gut microbiota plays in HIV disease is beginning to emerge…
Recruited to lead Harvard med, 'fearless' scientist chose Dana-Farber March 1, 2016 Laurie Glimcher, a leading immunologist, was the first female medical school dean in New York state…
Mesothelioma gene study ID's possible treatment targets February 29, 2016 A comprehensive genomic analysis of more than 200 mesothelioma tumor samples has identified…
One family's lonely struggle against their child's rare disease February 29, 2016 When you or a loved one is diagnosed with a rare disorder‹like tuberous sclerosis‹no one gives you a…
How losing sleep is just like smoking pot February 29, 2016 Not getting enough sleep at night may make you want to eat too much the next afternoon. That¹s the…
