WATCH: Can a worm’s lifespan hold the secrets to human aging? February 2, 2016 Nicholas Stroustrup, a Novartis Fellow working in the lab of Walter Fontana (HMS), is interviewed…
3 lessons about happiness learned from the biggest ever study into adulthood February 2, 2016 This article discusses three indicators of happiness based on the 77-year-long Study of Adult…
Could this be the key to passing on a mother’s bacteria to her Caesarean-born baby? February 2, 2016 Researchers begin to study if it is possible to transfer mothers’ vaginal bacteria to babies born by…
Scientists piggyback experimental HIV vaccine on cold viruses February 2, 2016 Dan Barouch (Beth Israel Deaconess) co-authored a study that used cold viruses to deliver an…
Harvard medical students are demanding more diversity on campus February 2, 2016 A group of medical school students has come together to call for prioritizing diversity in Harvard…
How data brokers make money off your medical records February 1, 2016 Data brokers legally buy, sell and trade health information, but the practice risks may be…
New plan to treat schizophrenia is worth added cost, study says February 1, 2016 A new approach to treating early schizophrenia, which includes family counseling, results in…
Your annual physical wastes time, money, some doctors say January 31, 2016 This article discusses the pros and cons of an annual physical. Ateev Mehrotra (HMS) is quoted.
Bridging the Gap January 29, 2016 Meeting patients where they live is key to providing better health for vulnerable populations
NFL sees increase in number of concussions reported in 2015 January 29, 2016 The NFL released its injury data for the 2015 season, and the number of documented concussions from…
Error found in study of first ancient African genome January 29, 2016 An error causes researchers to go back on their claim that humans across the whole of Africa carry…
Newer treatment may be easier on children with brain tumors January 29, 2016 A recent study led by Torunn Yock (Mass General) suggests a new type of treatment called proton…
