Genetic mutations that promote the growth of the most common type of adult brain tumors can be accurately detected and monitored in blood samples…
A new study by researchers at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital has found that crowding in prisons dramatically increases COVID risk among inmates. And the…
The clinical trial of an old antibiotic for a new purpose is offering hope to thousands of patients with drug-resistant breast cancer whose early…
JUUL and similar pod-based e-cigarettes’ efficient delivery of nicotine may foster greater dependence than other types of e-cigarettes, according to a new study by…
Family caregivers of loved ones with dementia often have high rates of depression and anxiety and physical problems related to chronic stress from their…
A team led by Harvard researchers found that presentations about COVID-19 delivered by physicians improved knowledge about the disease and preventive behaviors across racial…
An experimental medication that was recently shown to slow the progression of the neurodegenerative disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has now demonstrated the potential…
This is part of our Coronavirus Update series in which Harvard specialists in epidemiology, infectious disease, economics, politics, and other disciplines offer insights into…