Start of new era for Alzheimer’s treatment

Neurologist explains why recent trial of the drug lecanemab may offer hope for those with deadly disease.

Alvin Powell • harvard
June 5, 2023 ~11 min

How ketamine affects three key regions of brain

It’s a powerful antidepressant, but science needs more answers on out-of-body experiences and other “dissociative effects,” says the first author Fangyun Tian.

Alvin Powell • harvard
May 31, 2023 ~6 min


Expanding our understanding of gut feelings

Women who suppressed emotions had less diverse microbiomes in a study that also found a specific bacterial link to happiness.

BWH Communications • harvard
April 27, 2023 ~4 min

How dynamic is biological age?

More than you might assume, say researchers who studied three triggers of severe physiological stress: pregnancy, COVID, and surgery.

BWH Communications • harvard
April 24, 2023 ~4 min

20 years post-invasion, many Iraq veterans haven’t found peace

Harvard doctor who directs Home Base health program details experiences treating “invisible wounds,” including efforts to keep patients from isolating.

Alvin Powell • harvard
March 17, 2023 ~8 min

Study probes caffeine’s role in gut health, IBD

Researchers zero in on molecular component in caffeinated foods such as coffee, tea and chocolate.

BWH Communications • harvard
March 16, 2023 ~5 min

After taking intro course in new concentration, alum sets up own lab

Sam Wattrus ’16, Ph.D. ’22, becomes the first human developmental and regenerative biology concentrator to establish an independent research lab.

Joelle Zaslow • harvard
March 13, 2023 ~6 min

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

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