Why are ineffective oral decongestants still on store shelves?

Drug regulation expert explains how the problem was discovered, next steps for FDA, and the questions it raises about other products, supplements.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Sept. 20, 2023 ~10 min

Deadly hospital infection may have surprising origin

Deadly hospital infections caused by Clostridioides difficile, or C. diff, may not result from transmission after all, researchers report.

Kelly Malcom-U. Michigan • futurity
Sept. 19, 2023 ~6 min


Not getting enough sleep? That’s only half the battle.

Researchers find regularity also plays key role in long-term health and daily performance.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Sept. 19, 2023 ~11 min

Suicide prevention center to help clinicians assess risk

New Harvard-MGH initiative to provide caregivers with lab-tested tools for identifying, treating those most at risk.

Christy DeSmith • harvard
Sept. 18, 2023 ~6 min

Mass. sees more out-of-state abortion patients post-Dobbs

Women are traveling from states as far away as Texas for care, finds Brigham and Women’s study.

BWH Communications • harvard
Sept. 6, 2023 ~6 min

Wildfire smoke linked to higher ER visit risk for people of all ages

"...we're all at risk of health impacts," says Annie Doubleday. "...we all should be taking steps to reduce exposure and watching for any symptoms."

U. Washington • futurity
Sept. 5, 2023 ~7 min

AI platform could improve hospital triage in future viral outbreaks

A new AI-powered triage platform can predict patient disease severity and length of hospitalization during a viral outbreak, researchers say.

Yale • futurity
Aug. 31, 2023 ~8 min

Prescriptions for fruits and vegetables can improve the health of people with diabetes and other ailments, new study finds

When people taking part in 22 pilot programs across the US got free fruits and vegetables, their health improved.

Fang Fang Zhang, Professor of Epidemiology, Tufts University • conversation
Aug. 29, 2023 ~5 min


As the mental health crisis in children and teens worsens, the dire shortage of mental health providers is preventing young people from getting the help they need

Millions of young people in the US are suffering, whether from abuse at home, pressure from social media or exposure to violence. But navigating the mental health care system can be disheartening.

Steven Berkowitz, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
Aug. 16, 2023 ~9 min

Vascular surgery patients need support after discharge

Vascular surgery patients are more likely to be readmitted to the hospital. Support for patients and families could cut that risk.

Brian Consiglio-Missouri • futurity
July 20, 2023 ~6 min

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