Health & Medicine

Cutting-edge developments in biomedical research, public health, and clinical practice at Harvard’s medical institutions.

Harvard Panel Debunks the Population Implosion Myth

Public health professors parse the evidence surrounding falling U.S. birth rates.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard at Dusk

“I feel lucky that I took for granted my Harvard experience before its abrupt end.”

by Julie Chung

An Epidemiologist’s Call to Action

Epidemiologist Marc Lipstich outlines what the country must do swiftly, and what strategically.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Postpones Commencement

Harvard Commencement will be postponed, but degrees will be awarded virtually.

by John S. Rosenberg

One undergraduate on the Harvard move-out

“What will it mean to end our time on this campus with no closure, no time to reflect on what it all meant?”

by Drew Pendergrass

HBS Dean Nohria Stays on During Coronavirus Crisis

Nitin Nohria, scheduled to step down June 30, will remain dean through 2020.

by John S. Rosenberg

Karen Dynan on the Coronavirus Recession

The severe economic fallout, in context

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

On the Front Lines of the Coronavirus Emergency

A conversation with emergency doctor Stuart Harris

by Lydialyle Gibson

As Coronavirus Spreads, Harvard Cancels Athletics

After Harvard informed college students that they must move out, Harvard Athletics began to make its own cancellations—a reasonable decision, but a brutal blow to athletes, coaches, and staff.

by Jacob Sweet

Harvard Closes Classes Coronavirus

Students transition to online learning—perhaps for the rest of the semester—and are asked not to return after spring break.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard and Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health Team to Fight SARS-CoV-2

As the novel coronavirus begins spreading in populations outside China, Harvard announces a collaboration with Chinese researchers to develop diagnostics and therapies for treating SARS-CoV-2.

by Jonathan Shaw