After her talk of suicide, is Ronda Rousey pushing herself too fast? February 20, 2016 The hardest fight of Ronda Rousey’s life–understanding how far and how fast to push her recovery-…
Medical school study sheds light on running injuries February 19, 2016 A recent study led by Irene Davis (Spaulding) sheds light on how to avoid injuries while running…
W.H.O. advises caution, but not a halt, in blood collection in Zika-affected areas February 19, 2016 The World Health Organization issued recommendations for safeguarding the blood supply from the Zika…
Weight Watchers stock surges thanks to study funded by company February 19, 2016 Weight Watchers points to a study it funded suggesting its Weight Watchers Diabetes Prevention…
Host Response February 18, 2016 Genetic differences may influence vascular complications of infection
Tailored Immunity February 18, 2016 Inherited factors, including ethnic background, help shape response to flu vaccine
When even soft noises feel like a knife to the eardrums February 18, 2016 Researchers have known for years about a condition called hyperacusis, which causes ordinary sounds…
Brain mutations guarantee our individuality February 18, 2016 Michael Lodato (Boston Children’s) led a study suggesting that small genetic differences help…
Our national lead problem is bigger than Flint February 18, 2016 Maitreyi Mazumdar (Boston Children’s) participated in an interview about lead in America’s water.
Breaking the Chain February 17, 2016 Compound prevents multidrug-resistant fungi from pumping out drugs
At UConn, a Brazilian emigre searches for a way to stop Zika February 17, 2016 A profile of a University of Connecticut biologist who is one of the first U.S. researchers to start…
Couple to give $7.2 million toward efforts to lower drug prices February 17, 2016 The Laura and John Arnold Foundation will fund four organizations to find ways to rein in drug costs…