Carrying excessive weight is bad for your heart, increases your risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, and might decrease your lifespan. But did you ever think that obesity could shrink your brain? Probably not, but according to new research, it may do just that—and potentially reduce your cognitive abilities as you get older. The study,… Read More »
As a new mother who has given her all (and a lot of her body) to her newborn baby, the time after birth is a crucial period in which you should focus on rebuilding your body’s foundation. It is a time for self-care, rest, and focusing on you and your child. Diving into this new… Read More »
The coronavirus that is menacing the world right now is not the same as the coronavirus that first emerged in China. Sars-Cov-2, the official name of the virus that causes the disease Covid-19, and continues to blaze a path of destruction across the globe, is mutating. But, while scientists have spotted thousands of mutations, or… Read More »
The initial surge of COVID-19 patients in Boston-area hospitals has passed, but the memories of caring for them will forever remain with physicians involved in that care. We asked seven physician-scientists from the Broad Institute community to talk about what they learned from their time helping COVID-19 patients, and how their experiences have affected their… Read More »