When can women with early-stage breast cancer skip radiation?

Emerging research suggests following surgery with medication may produce similar results for patients as young as 55.

Maureen Salamon • harvard
Sept. 15, 2022 ~3 min

Why are young people so miserable?

A Harvard-led study examining measures of well-being showed younger adults had the lowest scores of any age group.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Sept. 15, 2022 ~10 min


Study links chronic vaping to progressive lung damage

Study is first to microscopically evaluate the pulmonary tissue of e-cigarette users for chronic disease.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Sept. 13, 2022 ~4 min

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

How to reduce health risks from a gas stove

If you have a gas stove taking a few steps can help protect your household.

Wynne Armand • harvard
Sept. 7, 2022 ~3 min

Depression, anxiety may escalate chances of long COVID, says study

Depression, anxiety, worry, perceived stress, and loneliness measured before infection with COVID-19 were associated with up to 45 percent increased risk of developing long COVID.

Nicole Rura • harvard
Sept. 7, 2022 ~5 min

Nurse practitioners fill mental health care gaps

As demand for mental health care soars, nurse practitioners help offset drop in psychiatrists accepting insurance, study finds.

Harvard Chan School Communications • harvard
Sept. 7, 2022 ~3 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


Study reveals fentanyl’s effects on the brain

Researchers have learned that fentanyl produces a specific EEG signature, which could allow clinicians to monitor its effects to enable safer, more personalized administration during and after surgery.

Tracy Hampton • harvard
Aug. 31, 2022 ~3 min

The health benefits of character

A Harvard Chan School study associated high moral character with lower depression risk as well as potential cardio benefits.

Clea Simon • harvard
Aug. 30, 2022 ~5 min

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