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Federal drug price reforms are working, study says

Medicare drug pricing reforms linked to improved medication adherence More than one in four American adults struggle to afford their prescription medications, often forcing difficult choices such as skipping doses, splitting pills, or abandoning treatments altogether. New research from the Richard A. and Susan F.…
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Eating citrus may lower depression risk

New findings add another dimension to “gut feelings” Eating an orange a day may lower a person’s risk of depression by 20 percent, according to a study led by Raaj Mehta, an instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School and a physician at Massachusetts General…
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6 keys to a long, healthy life

Illustration by Liz Zonarich/Harvard Staff Health 6 keys to a long, healthy life (ice cream included) Also, why reading Ben Franklin beats climbing Mount Everest Liz Mineo Harvard Staff Writer February 23, 2026 6 min read Leading a healthy life is simple, said Ezekiel J.…
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Tracking mysteries of loss of Y chromosome, cancer

Esther Rheinbay and Luis Antonio Corchete Sánchez. Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer Health Tracking mysteries of loss of Y chromosome, cancer Research suggests it may explain higher incidence, severity of some disease in men  Sy Boles Harvard Staff Writer February 26, 2026 4 min read The…
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American heart health worsening

Rishi Wadhera. File photo by Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Staff Photographer Health American heart health worsening New statistical snapshot finds disappointing trend despite advances in treatment, ways to prevent nation’s leading cause of death Jacob Sweet Harvard Staff Writer February 26, 2026 4 min read Treatments for…
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‘I think I know how to fix this.’

Health ‘I think I know how to fix this.’ Andrew Kruse. Niles Singer/Harvard Staff Photographer Harvard Office of Technology Development March 2, 2026 6 min read How a discovery in a Harvard lab is offering hope for patients with hard-to-treat heart disease Some 1 million…
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Which is worse, a soda or a beer?

Walter Willett (from left), Eric Rimm, and Timothy Rebbeck. Anna Grummon of Stanford joined the conversation via Zoom. Photos by Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer Health Which is worse, a soda or a beer? Experts seek to clarify the health effects of alcohol and sugary drinks…
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Unlocking hidden pocket on a billion‑dollar drug target

Christina Woo. Photos by Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer Health Unlocking hidden pocket on a billion‑dollar drug target Scientists identify path toward making cancer drugs safer and more selective Yahya Chaudhry Harvard Correspondent March 9, 2026 5 min read For years, a protein inside our cells…
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Daily multivitamin may slow biological aging

Health Daily multivitamin may slow biological aging Greatest gains for participants who were biologically older, researchers say Mass General Brigham Communications March 9, 2026 3 min read How quickly our bodies age on a cellular level — our “biological age” — can differ from how…
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Warning signs of alcohol-use disorder relapse

John Kelly. Niles Singer/Harvard Staff Photographer Health Warning signs of alcohol-use disorder relapse New study focuses on those with long history of sobriety Anna Lamb Harvard Staff Writer March 10, 2026 6 min read The road to recovery is a lifelong endeavor for those struggling…
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Federal drug price reforms are working, study says

Health Federal drug price reforms are working, study says Medicare beneficiaries skipping fewer medications due to cost Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Communications March 13, 2026 4 min read More than one in four American adults struggle to afford their prescription medications. Those who can’t…
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Can’t wait to listen? You should.

Health Can’t wait to listen? You should. Vishal Patel. Photo by Grace DuVal Alvin Powell Harvard Staff Writer March 12, 2026 4 min read Research inspired by driving lapse finds link between album drops, road fatalities Researchers seeking to understand the impact of smartphones on…
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Thymus may be critical to adult health

Health Thymus may be critical to adult health Mass General Brigham Communications March 18, 2026 4 min read Research indicates often-overlooked organ can be key predictor in longevity, disease risk, cancer treatment outcomes Two new studies led by Harvard-affiliated researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital…
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Blood test has potential to detect earliest signals of Alzheimer’s disease

Health Blood test has potential to detect earliest signals of Alzheimer’s disease April 21, 2026 3 min read New study suggests higher levels of pTau217 predict a faster progression, even when initial brain scans appear normal A new study by Harvard-affiliated investigators at Mass General Brigham has…
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Healthy dietary patterns can help control menopause-related weight gain

Home Food, Nutrition, Diet Healthy dietary patterns can help control menopause-related weight gain By Amy Roeder May 21, 2026 Hide caption Show caption Hleb Usovich / iStock Jump to Section Share Post LinkedIn Facebook WhatsApp Email Copy link Weight gain is common in the years…