Research
One-Third of Children Only See Primary Care Providers for Mental Health, Study Says
One in three children who suffer from common conditions like ADHD and depression only receive help from a primary care provider, according to a study […]
Research Says Molecules in Breast Milk May Be Responsible for Some Health Benefits
In recent years, the pressure for new mothers to breastfeed has become deafening. And while a number of factors play into whether it’s the right […]
Research Says the Relaxation Response Could Keep You Out of the Hospital
The relaxation response—a state of deep rest brought on by activities like yoga, meditation, and prayer first described by Harvard Medical School’s Herbert Benson—won’t only […]
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 […]
UMass Thinks a Digital Pill Could Improve Medication Adherence Rates
UMass Medical School (UMMS) wants to know when you’re ignoring doctor’s orders. Researchers at the school are studying how a digital pill called the ID-Cap could […]
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 […]
Brigham and Women’s Is Hosting Two $100,000 Research Competitions
Tonight, Brigham and Women’s Hospital will announce the recipients of two massive public research competitions: the BRIght Futures Prize and the Stepping Strong Innovator Awards. Each […]
The Immune System May Play a Role in Alzheimer’s Development, Study Says
A new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital suggests that there may be a link between the immune system and the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. […]
Boston Children’s Hospital Is Conducting a Hepatitis C Study via Patients’ Phones
Boston Children’s Hospital is gathering data for a new hepatitis C study from an unconventional source: patients’ iPhones. The hospital is using a free app […]
Facial Preference Study Says Beauty Really Is in the Eye of the Beholder
Saying beauty is in the eye of the beholder isn’t just a cliché—it’s science. So says a new study by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital […]
A Tufts Study Says Sufficient Sleep May Lead to Better Nutrition Choices
It’s no secret that getting enough sleep is crucial to good health. Further advocating adequate shut eye is a new study from Tufts University, which […]
New Research Highlights the Financial Burden of Childhood Cancer Treatment
Having a child with cancer takes an enormous emotional toll on families. Sadly, new research from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) and Boston Children’s Cancer and […]
Eating Certain Fruits and Vegetables May Lead to Better Weight Management
According to new research from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), all produce isn’t made equal—at least when it comes to weight management. The […]
Harvard Study Says Limiting Saturated Fat and Refined Carb Intake May Lower Heart Disease Risk
In the face of a study that says Americans are eating more full-fat foods than ever, new research from the Harvard School of Public Health […]
Study Says Genetics May Contribute to Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer
A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital’s Cancer Center has identified genomic differences between the breast cancer tumors of white and African American women, a […]