Harvard vs. Oxford in a multibillion-dollar cholesterol-drug cage match July 14, 2014 A nasty fight that pits big-name scientists at Harvard University and the University of Oxford…
Health officials focus on prevention to slow spread of whooping cough July 14, 2014 Doctors hope students returning to school this fall have one crucial item checked off their back-to…
If color or shape of generic pills changes, patients may stop taking them July 14, 2014 Generic medications that are identical on the inside can look different on the outside, depending on…
Food-mood connection: How you eat can amp up or tamp down stress July 14, 2014 Eat more when you're stressed? You're not alone. More than a third of the participants in a new…
Real-life illness in a virtual world July 14, 2014 Though the virtual reality industry could radically transform entertainment, gaming and other forms…
Alzheimer's researchers hunt for new tools to identify disease's onset July 13, 2014 A simple test of a person’s ability to identify odors and noninvasive eye exams might someday help…
A vision of better mental health care for children July 13, 2014 In a few weeks, clinical psychologist Robert Franks will take over leadership of the Judge Baker…
Cancer cells may guide treatment July 11, 2014 A Boston-based team published proof Thursday that one of the most alluring ideas in cancer care can…
When pregnant mom is malnourished, her grandchildren may take the hit July 11, 2014 A new study indicates that malnutrition during pregnancy can affect the sperm of male offspring…
A move to extend visiting hours at hospitals July 11, 2014 A campaign has been launched by the nonprofit Institute of Patient-and Family-Centered Care, called…
