Medicaid expansion narrowed racial gaps in hospitalizations

Expanding Medicaid eligibility reduced Black-white disparities in preventable hospitalizations and ER visits by 10% or more, a new study shows.

Andrew Smith-Rutgers • futurity
March 10, 2023 ~5 min

Worried about child’s mental health? You’re not alone.

Anxiety and depression top parental concerns about their children, a Pew survey finds. Harvard experts offer advice.

Samantha Laine Perfas • harvard
March 6, 2023 ~8 min


Using AI to target Alzheimer’s

In study, deep learning model tested on tens of thousands of routine brain scans spotted disease risk with 90% accuracy.

Brandon Chase • harvard
March 3, 2023 ~4 min

Those breezy TV drug ads? Take ’em with a grain of salt

Direct-to-consumer advertising works at selling drugs. A new study shows, though, that it may not work so well at promoting treatments that are significantly better than other options.

Alvin Powell • harvard
March 1, 2023 ~9 min

New model identifies those at high risk for endometrial cancer

Current screening guidelines ignore those at high risk for the most prevalent gynecological malignancy in U.S.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Feb. 14, 2023 ~7 min

Broken heart syndrome: key factor is stress, not love

When your heart breaks enough to kill you, it’s likely the amygdala — in the brain, not the heart — that is the culprit.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Feb. 13, 2023 ~5 min

Study of older adults links 8 social factors to longevity

Researchers say survey powered by machine learning can predict independent living and longevity.

MGH Communications • harvard
Feb. 9, 2023 ~3 min

Dental care decline tied to Medicare coverage gap

Study examines drop in care at age 65 and health consequences from loss of teeth to progression of cognitive impairment.

BWH Communications • harvard
Feb. 8, 2023 ~4 min


Can mindfulness help anxiety? Trial suggests yes.

Researcher hopes findings signal new treatment option amid surge in mental health cases.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Feb. 1, 2023 ~7 min

Migraine history may be marker of pregnancy risks

Brigham and Women's study finds increased odds of preterm delivery, other complications.

BWH Communications • harvard
Feb. 1, 2023 ~6 min

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