Harvard scientists developed a drug-free nasal spray that could help prevent respiratory illnesses by trapping and deactivating pathogens, showing promise in lab and animal tests.

Harvard experts criticize the exploitation of weight loss trends by companies offering scientifically unsupported products, noting the potential public health risks and the perpetuation of obesity stigma.

A weight-loss drug, Wegovy, may reduce COVID-19 deaths, as suggested by a Brigham and Women’s Hospital study, which also showed fewer cardiovascular and other deaths.

Research suggests low doses of carbon monoxide, like those inhaled by smokers, could reduce Parkinson's disease risk, potentially offering a new therapeutic path.

The Boston Public Health Commission confirmed a local man in his late 60s as the city's first human case of West Nile Virus this season, prompting increased vigilance against the mosquito-borne illness.

Massachusetts health officials plan mosquito control treatments in Plymouth and Worcester counties to combat the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus, utilizing Anvil 10+10 insecticide via aerial and truck-mounted spraying.

Fundraisers will rappel down a Boston building for the Special Olympics, continuing the eight-year tradition of the Over the Edge event to raise money and awareness.

Harvard experts stress the importance of caution when running in high temperatures, warning of the risks of heatstroke and advocating for acclimation, hydration, and adjusting training routines to cooler times of the day.

Boar’s Head deli meats are being recalled due to a listeria outbreak that caused two deaths and illnesses in 13 states, leading Massachusetts stores to close delis for cleaning.

A study suggests irregular sleep patterns increase Type 2 diabetes risk by 34%, even considering other factors, and highlights the importance of sleep regularity for prevention.

The CDC is probing a Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats, which has resulted in 28 hospitalized cases across 12 states and two deaths. The exact source is unconfirmed, but consumption of deli meats is a common factor among those affected.

Dermatologist Neelam Vashi disputes online claims that sunscreen is harmful, reaffirming its importance for preventing skin cancer and premature aging.

A Harvard-affiliated study finds a link between bright light exposure, stable sleep patterns, and lower depression risk, although the research doesn't confirm a direct cause-effect relationship.