Using AI to predict COVID surges

MGH, Broad researchers develop Big Data tool that can predict which COVID variants will likely become dominant.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Aug. 29, 2022 ~12 min

Alzheimer’s-defying brain offers clues to treatment, prevention

The brain of a woman with a family history of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease who lived dementia-free into her 70s is providing researchers with important information about the pathobiology of Alzheimer’s dementia and possible ways to prevent or treat it.

Neil Osterweil • harvard
Aug. 1, 2022 ~6 min


Harvard specialists sift damage of pandemic-era drinking

As studies signal serious health consequences, specialists scramble to treat acute cases and reinforce limits that define moderate use.

Alvin Powell • harvard
June 14, 2022 ~12 min

Alcohol may not benefit the heart, researchers say

A large study challenges the theory that light alcohol consumption benefits heart health.

Tracy Hampton • harvard
March 25, 2022 ~4 min

Harvard experts worry about new wave of long COVID cases

As Omicron fades, specialists seek answers for patients who can’t shake symptoms.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Feb. 14, 2022 ~7 min

Study examines racial, ethnic disparities in COVID vaccine rate

Mistrust of vaccine is high among people of color in U.S. and U.K., but unequal access appears to be greater barrier in U.S., researchers say.

MGH News and Public Affairs • harvard
Feb. 1, 2022 ~5 min

Harvard scientists keep close watch on Omicron subvariant

As Omicron rapidly recedes, some countries are seeing a new version of the variant, dubbed BA.2

Alvin Powell • harvard
Jan. 26, 2022 ~4 min

Study explores autism link in teens treated for addiction

One in five youths with substance-use disorders may have undiagnosed autistic traits, say researchers.

MGH News and Public Affairs • harvard
Jan. 25, 2022 ~3 min


Exploring why some remain sharp even as decades roll by

Harvard researchers study "super-aging" minds for clues to possible interventions for the rest of us.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Jan. 21, 2022 ~12 min

Optimism on Omicron, shift from pandemic to endemic

With Omicron on the decline in some states, pandemic experts permit themselves hope, at least for the near term.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Jan. 20, 2022 ~6 min

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