Fauci and Paul Farmer see slow process ahead in COVID battle
Medical experts called the idea that a coronavirus vaccine would allow life to immediately return to normal “magical thinking,” describing instead a
New study reveals how the brain organizes information about odors
The premiere of the movie “Scent of Mystery” in 1960 marked a singular event in the annals of cinema: the first, and
Understanding the science behind a vaccine booster
Questions about COVID-19 vaccine boosters — like who is eligible and how to choose one — have dominated scientific discussions, news headlines,
MGH expert responds to 100,000 overdose deaths
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that overdose deaths exceeded 100,000 over a 12-month period for the first time
Disparities in life expectancy found at census-tract level
Life expectancy in the U.S. varies widely when analyzed at the census-tract level, and the method may provide a more detailed picture
Undergrad’s papers published in prestigious medical journals
For Simar Singh Bajaj ’24, the key to equity begins on the page. The history of science concentrator is still a few
Lessons from a pandemic
The initial surge of COVID-19 patients in Boston-area hospitals has passed, but the memories of caring for them will forever remain with
Vaccinated who get breakthrough infections less contagious
People who are vaccinated for SARS-CoV-2 but get breakthrough infections may be less likely to spread the virus because they shed it
12-minute bursts of exercise have bigger impact than thought
Short bursts of physical exercise induce changes in the body’s levels of metabolites that correlate to an individual’s cardiometabolic, cardiovascular, and long-term