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Rewriting genetic destiny
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U.S. pregnancy-related deaths continuing to rise
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FDA-approved smoking cessation pill helps break vaping habit
Health FDA-approved smoking cessation pill helps break vaping habit Clinical trial shows teens and young adults had three times more success quitting than their placebo …
Stopping the bleeding
Health Stopping the bleeding Terence Blue has spent his life managing hemophilia. A new gene therapy offers relief from constant worry and daily needles — …
Why bother?
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Is dining with others a sign of happiness?
Health Is dining with others a sign of happiness? Getty Images Jacob Sweet Harvard Staff Writer April 10, 2025 4 min read Shared meals may …
Immune-system strategy used to treat cancer may help with Alzheimer’s
Vijay Kuchroo. Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer Health Immune-system strategy used to treat cancer may help with Alzheimer’s Turning off checkpoint molecules freed microglia to attack …
How to manage stress during an apocalypse
Health How to manage stress during an apocalypse Psychology professor Athena Aktipis (right) brought a lighter note to her lecture, “A Field Guide to the …
Researchers ID genetic disorders that can be treated before birth
Health Researchers ID genetic disorders that can be treated before birth Timely detection could reduce morbidity, offers opportunities for early intervention Mass General Brigham Communications …