10 stories tagged #Harvard University

  1. The Thymus Gland: A 'Useless' Organ That May Actually Fight Cancer
    health

    The Thymus Gland: A 'Useless' Organ That May Actually Fight Cancer

    New research from Harvard challenges conventional wisdom, suggesting the thymus gland plays a critical role in adult health and cancer prevention.

    last wk. 2 min read
  2. Heart Health Secret: Not Low-Carb or Low-Fat, but Food Quality
    health

    Heart Health Secret: Not Low-Carb or Low-Fat, but Food Quality

    A 30-year Harvard study reveals that diet quality, not carb or fat restriction, is key to heart health. Focus on whole foods.

    3w ago 1 min read
  3. New Study Reveals Natural Selection Continues to Shape Human Genes
    health

    New Study Reveals Natural Selection Continues to Shape Human Genes

    A massive genetic study indicates natural selection has influenced hundreds of gene variants in humans over the last 10,000 years, impacting traits like skin color and disease risk.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  4. 9 Phrases That Signal Weak Social Skills, According to Research
    health

    9 Phrases That Signal Weak Social Skills, According to Research

    Psychologists identify common conversational phrases linked to below-average social competence-and how to replace them.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  5. Trump Admin Sues Harvard Over Pro-Palestinian Protests
    world

    Trump Admin Sues Harvard Over Pro-Palestinian Protests

    Trump administration files lawsuit against Harvard, accusing it of fostering antisemitism during pro-Palestinian protests.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  6. US Rental Market Cools as Construction Boom Drives Prices Lower Nationwide
    finance

    US Rental Market Cools as Construction Boom Drives Prices Lower Nationwide

    National median rents dropped 1.5% year-over-year in February 2026. Major declines recorded in Sun Belt metros. Despite price relief, affordability crisis persists for millions of households.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  7. AI 'Brain Fry': New Study Reveals Mental Fatigue From Chatbots
    tech

    AI 'Brain Fry': New Study Reveals Mental Fatigue From Chatbots

    A Harvard study reveals 'AI brain fry,' a new term for mental exhaustion caused by intensive work with artificial intelligence, impacting concentration and decision-making.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. Heart Health Breakthrough: Diet Quality Trumps Carb or Fat Limits, Study Finds
    health

    Heart Health Breakthrough: Diet Quality Trumps Carb or Fat Limits, Study Finds

    New research from Harvard University reveals that the quality of food, not just carb or fat content, is the key to cardiovascular health.

    4mo ago 2 min read