Daily multivitamin may be an unnecessary habit

“Most people would be better off just drinking a full glass of water and skipping the vitamin,” says Pieter Cohen, an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.

Julie Corliss • harvard
Aug. 8, 2022 ~3 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


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

Eating fish linked to skin cancer risk, says study

In a new study researchers determined that people who eat about 2.6 servings of fish per week have a higher risk for the skin cancer melanoma.

Robert H. Shmerling • harvard
July 26, 2022 ~3 min

Can music improve our health and quality of life?

New research shows the use of music interventions — listening to music, singing, and music therapy — can create significant improvements in mental health, and smaller improvements in physical health-related quality of life.

Lorrie Kubicek • harvard
July 26, 2022 ~3 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

Spirituality linked with better health outcomes, patient care

Spirituality should be incorporated into care for both serious illness and overall health, according to a study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Nicole Rura • harvard
July 12, 2022 ~5 min

Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers can predict post-op delirium

A new study reveals that two newly identified plasma biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease can predict postoperative delirium, one of the most common postoperative complications in older patients.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
July 11, 2022 ~5 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

Coffee as a health drink?

A recent study says you may not need to drink coffee without sugar to gain the health benefits. HMS’ Christina Wee discusses the state of science on coffee’s attributes as a health drink.

Alvin Powell • harvard
June 30, 2022 ~6 min

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