
Is sugar addictive?
Part of the Wondering series A series of random questions answered by Harvard experts. Frank Hu is the Chair of the Department…
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Part of the Wondering series A series of random questions answered by Harvard experts. Frank Hu is the Chair of the Department…

A diagnostic blood test may provide early detection of lung cancer in asymptomatic patients, according to a new study. Lung cancer, the…

Part of the Wondering series A series of random questions answered by Harvard experts. Leslie Valiant, the T. Jefferson Coolidge Professor of…

Kale, often dubbed as a “superfood”, is a leafy green vegetable with an impressive array of health benefits. It is a powerhouse…

Part of the Wondering series A series of random questions answered by Harvard experts. Richard Weissbourd and Kiran Bhai are part of…

Diet fads come and go. But at least according to research, it appears the Mediterranean diet is here to stay. “There is…

Understanding how cells turn genes on and off is one of biology’s most enduring mysteries. Now, a new technology developed by chemist…

Alongside painkillers, food, and technology, one psychiatrist worries about the addictive potential of getting back at people — or even thinking about…

Children born to mothers who had COVID-19 while pregnant face an elevated risk of developmental disorders by the time they turn 3…

Increasing your steps by even a little bit may help slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease among people at heightened risk,…