Harvard scientists have discovered why some people look like they don’t age June 10, 2015 In a recent study, researchers discovered “biological commonalities” among women who look younger…
Cesarean birth may raise baby’s risk of asthma, diabetes and obesity June 10, 2015 Cesarean section may leave babies vulnerable to chronic health problems such as asthma, diabetes and…
Why is America obsessed with perfect teeth? June 9, 2015 Never before has mankind’s obsession with the smile been so easily actionable. Cosmetic dentistry…
Misplaced hopes for curing Alzheimer’s June 8, 2015 Rudolph Tanzi, Joseph P. and Rose F. Kennedy Professor of Child Neurology and Mental Retardation at…
Limbs in the lab June 8, 2015 As an alternative to prosthetics, some scientists are interested in bioengineering replacement limbs…
Brigham study shows Sanofi diabetes drug safe for heart June 8, 2015 Researchers from a Boston hospital detailed the results of a five-year study, showing that a Sanofi…
When pain persists after breast cancer surgery June 8, 2015 For women already facing the physical and emotional trauma of breast cancer, chronic pain after a…
The Checkup: Muffin top June 8, 2015 Jean Fain, teaching associate in psychiatry at Cambridge Health Alliance, participated in an…
Type I diabetes cure? MGH researchers say new drug could be the answer June 7, 2015 Scientists are hoping to prove that type 1 diabetes can be reversed with the help of a generic drug…
Why a U.S. obstetrician says some women may be better off having baby in U.K. June 5, 2015 Neel Shah, assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive biology at Beth Israel…
Most states don’t require CPR training for high schoolers — Should they? June 5, 2015 Twenty-one states — including Washington, Texas, Alabama and Iowa — have passed laws that make CPR…