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Does it matter when you work out?
Part of the Wondering series A series of random questions answered by Harvard experts. Some people swear by morning workouts, while others…
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Roots of Recovery Grow at New Columbia VA Therapeutic Space
A quiet corner of the Columbia VA Health Care System has been transformed into a sanctuary for healing following the official ribbon…
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The best medicine may be free
Forest therapy guide explains what a daily dose of nature does for the body
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Part grueling race, part field study
George Usmanov did some unforgettable sightseeing this summer. Over 25 days in June and July, he passed by ghost towns from both…
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Screening newborns for cancer risk
Genetic testing added to routine newborn screening could identify some babies at increased risk of developing cancer before symptoms appear, new research…
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How to fix U.S. healthcare? ‘Radical action,’ says John McDonough.
“What happened in 1980?” John McDonough wondered every time he looked at the numbers. After 1980, U.S. healthcare became far more expensive…
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Crackers are past date on box. Should I toss them?
In July, a new labeling law took effect in California to make clear the dates when foods have merely passed their prime…
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More evidence that mass shootings are suicidal acts
Research suggests that most mass shootings are at their core suicidal acts, and new findings linking gun violence, suicide, and seasonality add…
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Does having a bad dream make you a bad person?
Part of the Wondering series A series of random questions answered by Harvard experts. Deirdre Leigh Barrett is a dream researcher and…
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How did her sister become so sick so fast?
A series focused on the personal side of Harvard research and teaching. Joan Brugge was on track to graduate from Northwestern University…