Lead and other toxic heavy metals have been found in dangerously elevated amounts in some commercial baby foods sold in the United States, yet parents have had no way to…
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For the first time in history, the US Food and Drug Administration has established guidance for levels of lead in processed baby foods that are sold on supermarket shelves and…
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Sugary drinks may leave a sour taste given their possible impact on mortality, according to a new study. “This is a public health crisis, requiring urgent action,” said the study’s…
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The award-winning Mediterranean diet has done it again, capturing 2025’s “best of the best” award from U.S. News & World Report, which puts out a yearly list of the most…
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Health The brain’s gatekeepers Differences in neuronal activation in mice with intact immune cells called regulatory T cells or Tregs (left) and depleted Tregs (right). The finding demonstrates that Tregs…
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Health How exactly does ketamine work? New research offers insight. Marc Duque Ramírez in the lab. Photos by Grace DuVal Clea Simon Harvard Correspondent January 27, 2025 4 min read…
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Health New study maps the ‘dental deserts’ in the U.S. — and there are lots of them Harvard research shows 1.7 million lack access to care Heather Denny HSDM Communications…
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Health Now that we have new ‘miracle’ diet drugs, what’s the point of exercising? Getty Images Anna Lamb Harvard Staff Writer January 17, 2025 6 min read Experts say weight…
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Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Staff Photographer Health Should we be panicked about bird flu? William Hanage says not yet. But he warns that there is real cause for concern, CDC should take…
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Health Aha moment in psych class clarifies childhood mystery Niles Singer/Harvard Staff Photographer Samantha Laine Perfas Harvard Staff Writer January 15, 2025 6 min read Inspires Susan Kuo’s research probing…