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Health Harvard-led study IDs statin that may block pathway to some cancers Cholesterol-lowering drug suppresses chronic inflammation that creates dangerous...

Health New Alzheimer’s study suggests genetic cause of specific form of disease Neurons with amyloid plaques. Samantha Laine Perfas Harvard...

Illustration by Marie Montocchio/Ikon Images Health Had a bad experience meditating? You're not alone. Altered states of consciousness through yoga,...

Health Rethinking life-support decisions Brain injury waiting period should be extended, study suggests MGB Communications May 24, 2024 3 min...

Health What to do about mental health crisis among Black males During the daylong “Black Men and Mental Health” symposium,...

Health Everything counts! Research finds step-count and time are equally valid in reducing health risks Kira Sampson BWH Communications May...

Joelle Abi-Rached and Allan Brandt discussed their contribution to the NEJM series on key historical injustices in medicine, including the...

Christina Warinner explores “The Milk Paradox.” Kris Snibbe/Harvard Staff Photographer Health Got milk? Does it give you problems? Biomolecular archaeologist...

Health How friends helped fuel the rise of a relentless enemy  The Faces of Fentanyl Memorial at the U.S. Drug...

Health Excited about new diet drug? This procedure seems better choice. Study finds minimally invasive treatment more cost-effective over time,...