Research
Tuition Fees Include: Classes, Books, and Tanning
Welcome to campus! Your tuition includes housing, books, and the local on-campus tanning salon. No, that’s not the plot of a ’90s 90210 re-run. It’s real life, […]
Withings Is Changing the Health Tracking Devices Game
By now, health tracking devices have officially become a full-blown craze. Withings, a health tech company based in Cambridge, is part of the trend, but its products […]
Researchers Develop a ‘Coat of Armor’ to Keep Kids Safe from Ingesting Batteries
In 2013, more than 3,000 reported cases of accidental battery ingestion were reported, and the majority of these cases were in children under the age of […]
The Clinton Foundation Is Hosting a Health ‘Codeathon’ in Boston
The Clinton Foundation is hosting a women’s mental health ‘codeathon’ in order to shed light on serious health matters and to invite invention and innovation […]
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Commits $4.8 Million in Research Grants
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), a nonprofit dedicated to raising money for investing in breast cancer research, has announced that it will provide $4.8 […]
Vibrating Insoles May Help Reduce the Chances of Falling
Falling is scary, and for adults over the age of 65, a fall can do a lot more than cause a bruise. According to the […]
Local Researcher Awarded $2.5 Million for DNA Research
When watching CSI or a similar show on television, it seems like analyzing DNA samples is easy. First, the evidence is collected and shipped off […]
It’s Really Hard to Find a Private Psychiatrist in Boston
Need to find a psychiatrist in Boston? Good luck with that. A new study by Harvard Medical School researchers found that three major U.S. cities […]
MIT Study Presents New Theory on Autism
If you saw someone yawning at a party, you’d likely assume they were tired and ready to leave. But for individuals with autism, that connection may not […]
Harvard Study Says Reduced Medical Residency Hours Doesn’t Affect Doctor Quality
In 2003, legislation limiting the work hours of medical residents to 80-hours-per-week passed in an effort to curb doctor exhaustion and “compromised ability” to care for patients. […]
Harvard Researchers Are Developing a New Treatment for Asthma
Asthma is a disease that causes people to wheeze, cough, and have difficulty taking deep breaths. According to the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America, the […]
Study Finds Significant Health Benefits When Air Pollution is Reduced
Discussions about cutting carbon emissions often focus on environmental and climate change benefits. But a new study from researchers at the Boston University School of […]
Colonoscopies Are Overprescribed, Study Says
Researchers have recently found that many antibiotic prescriptions are written and prescribed without reason. In addition, researchers have also found that hospitals are ordering and performing […]
Time of Day Affects When a Doctor May Prescribe Certain Medications
Doctors—they’re just like us. Although we’d all like to think that our doctors are superhuman, when it comes to end-of-day fatigue, it turns out that your […]
Study Finds Genetic Link to Coffee Consumption
Do you prefer a dark roast or more of a breakfast blend? Or, perhaps, you’re a latte person? A new study from Harvard School of Public […]