Researchers report dramatic rise in early onset cancers

Altered microbiome, lack of sleep seen as possible culprits in 30-year global increase among under-50 adults.

Brigham and Women’s Hospital Communications • harvard
Sept. 8, 2022 ~5 min

Inching Parkinson’s into the light

Vikram Khurana, discussed recent advances and new, individualized approaches to Parkinson’s, as well as implications of the recent findings.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Sept. 2, 2022 ~12 min


You likely don’t need vitamin D pills for strong bones

Major study by Harvard professor upends idea large doses are needed by otherwise healthy older adults.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Aug. 16, 2022 ~6 min

Gorge today, sweat tomorrow? That’s not how it works.

Researcher I-Min Lee outlines fresh data showing that you can’t outrun a bad diet.

Alvin Powell • harvard
July 27, 2022 ~6 min

Maternal milk tied to better outcomes for preemies  ​

A 7-year study shows benefits in academic achievement and other neurodevelopmental measures.

Haley Bridger • harvard
July 20, 2022 ~4 min

Drivers who are frustrated, distracted — and rusty

Traffic stats show that roadway deaths spiked during the pandemic. Can it be that we were not only distracted and frustrated, but also out of practice?

Alvin Powell • harvard
July 6, 2022 ~11 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

How a bioethicist and doctor sees abortion

Director of Medical School's Center for Bioethics discusses ethical dimensions of abortion and how a ruling against Roe might affect providers.

Alvin Powell • harvard
May 5, 2022 ~9 min


Remembering Paul Farmer

Colleagues at Harvard and Partners In Health mourn the loss of professor and Partners In Health cofounder and pledge to continue the work he pioneered.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Feb. 23, 2022 ~7 min

14 nurses on life and work during COVID

Love, death, fear, guilt, pride, hope, friendship, alienation, and so much sorrow. Through it all, they kept showing up.

Colleen Walsh • harvard
Nov. 2, 2021 ~24 min

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