Harvard Medical School
Harvard Research Says the Average Medical Visit Takes 121 Minutes
You know how it feels like you’ve spent hours in the waiting room every time you see a doctor? A new study from Harvard Medical […]
A Harvard Study Says It May Be Possible to Predict Soldiers Likeliest to Commit Violent Crimes
Violent crime in the military is a much-studied and discussed issue, linked to everything from PTSD to predilections toward violence prior to service. Now, a new study […]
After FDA Ban, Asthma Patients Are Facing Higher Inhaler Costs
Seven years ago, as part of the Clean Air Act, the FDA banned a type of inhaler that releases ozone-depleting chemicals called CFCs into the […]
Researchers Are Working on a Way to Reverse Deafness
Researchers from Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School (HMS) used gene therapy to reverse genetically inherited deafness in mice, and believe the same technique […]
A New Study Tested Integrated Health Programs in Boston Public High Schools
When you were in high school, health education was likely limited to awkward sex-ed talks and climbing a rope in gym class. Soon, it may […]
Harvard Scientists Have Discovered Why Some People Look Like They Don’t Age
Photographed in 1999 and then again in 2015, Julianna Margulies (above), is timeless. So is Halle Berry, Jennifer Aniston, and certain members of New […]
A Plant Called Thunder God Vine Could Be the Future of Weight Loss Drugs
Any plant called “thunder god vine” is bound to make a strong impact—and researchers from Harvard Medical School (HMS) and Boston Children’s Hospital just published […]
Local Study Finds New Evidence Supporting a Genetic Link to Obesity
From Michelle Obama’s crusade against boxed mac and cheese to the cult followings of The Biggest Loser and other weight loss reality shows, it’s no secret […]
Researchers Are Developing a Paper Test for Ebola and Other Viruses
In 2014, West Africa faced the largest Ebola outbreak in history. Skyrocketing diagnosis rates and an alarming number of deaths—the latest CDC figures confirm that nearly 9,600 […]
Harvard Medical School Is Creating a New Department
Harvard Medical School will create a new department of biomedical informatics, according to a recent announcement from the school’s dean, Jeffrey S. Flier. The department will gain official recognition […]
Brain Scans May Offer Clues in Predicting Human Behavior
Brain scans may be useful in predicting a variety of helpful information, from challenges with learning and comprehension to how a person responds to medical treatment, […]
Vibrating Insoles May Help Reduce the Chances of Falling
Falling is scary, and for adults over the age of 65, a fall can do a lot more than cause a bruise. According to the […]
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Is Merging Conventional and Alternative Medicine
Claiming to be “cutting edge” means more than just having the latest technological equipment. Hospitals and research institutions can say they’re at the forefront of medicine, but it’s […]
It’s Really Hard to Find a Private Psychiatrist in Boston
Need to find a psychiatrist in Boston? Good luck with that. A new study by Harvard Medical School researchers found that three major U.S. cities […]
Harvard Study Says Reduced Medical Residency Hours Doesn’t Affect Doctor Quality
In 2003, legislation limiting the work hours of medical residents to 80-hours-per-week passed in an effort to curb doctor exhaustion and “compromised ability” to care for patients. […]