Is sugar addictive?
Health Is sugar addictive? March 18, 2025 3 min read Cravings are real, nutrition researcher says — but here’s…
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U.S. innovation ecosystem is envy of world. Here’s how it got started.
Health U.S. innovation ecosystem is envy of world. Here’s how it got started. During World War II,…
More evidence of power of exercise in study of colon cancer survival
Health More evidence of power of exercise in study of colon cancer survival Post-treatment physical activity…
Did a socially awkward scientist set back airborne disease control?
Health Did a socially awkward scientist set back airborne disease control? Carl Zimmer. Photos by Niles…
You went to the doctor and came out feeling worse
Health You went to the doctor and came out feeling worse “If we use the term ‘gaslighting’ when intent is…
Cancer? No, thank goodness, it’s just high cholesterol.
Health Cancer? No, thank goodness, it’s just high cholesterol. Joseph Woo (on screen, from left), Ami Bhatt,…
How much sleep do you need?
Illustrations by Liz Zonarich/Harvard Staff Health How much sleep do you need? And what you can do to get it…
Food, water — and a friendly face
Ding Liu (right), a postdoctoral researcher in the lab of Catherine Dulac (left). Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff…
Older adults at highest risk for suicide, yet have fewest resources
Health Older adults at highest risk for suicide, yet have fewest resources Study highlights imbalance in targets…
A dietary swap that could lengthen your life?
Health A dietary swap that could lengthen your life? Study finds replacing butter with plant-based oils cuts…