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Health Your brain on advanced meditation Illustrations by Liz Zonarich/Harvard Staff Sy Boles Harvard Staff Writer January 20, 2026 1 min read Where do science and ancient wisdom align? Take

Health How COVID-era trick may transform drug, chemical discovery Marcus Sak (left) and Eric Jacobsen. Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer Yahya Chaudhry Harvard Correspondent January 16, 2026 5 min read Harvard

Health Missed opportunities to catch cases of domestic abuse Study finds orthopedists, who treat kind of injuries that result from partner violence, refer patients to programs at very low rates 

Health After the disaster, living for today Ichiro Kawachi. Niles Singer/Harvard Staff Photographer Sy Boles Sy Boles January 14, 2026 4 min read Study looks at why risky behavior surged

Health Is a chatbot therapist better than nothing? Experts discuss role of AI and other technology in future of mental health care Alvin Powell Harvard Staff Writer January 13, 2026

Health Are you doing enough to keep your brain healthy? Sy Boles Harvard Staff Writer December 18, 2025 1 min read Take our quiz to score your lifestyle’s potential for

Health How to pay attention  Constantly distracted by devices? Experts share strategies on reclaiming focus. Sy Boles Harvard Staff Writer December 19, 2025 8 min read Part of the Wondering

Health Binge drinking triggers gut damage, finds new study Research suggests even brief episodes of heavy alcohol consumption can injure small intestine BIDMC Communications January 7, 2026 2 min read

Health Sports betting worries grow as wagers skyrocket Experts see rise in gambling problems, possible wider cultural fallout Anna Lamb Harvard Staff Writer January 6, 2026 5 min read Americans

Health Dry January as an experiment, not a punishment Why it’s worth trying, what to expect, and how to succeed Alvin Powell Harvard Staff Writer January 5, 2026 6 min