Health & Medicine
Cutting-edge developments in biomedical research, public health, and clinical practice at Harvard’s medical institutions.
Five Questions with Tien Jiang
How brushing and flossing can protect your heart
Presiding during the Pandemic
President Bacow on pandemic and academic Harvard
The Omicron Semester
Staving off the surge
Does Omicron Cause “Mild” COVID-19?
New evidence suggests the threat of severe infections.
Omnibus Omicron Intelligence
Harvard Medical School experts on viral evolution, vaccines, the immune system—and what’s next
The Omicron Semester
Harvard prepares for a pandemic-influenced spring term.
President Bacow on Harvard in the Months Ahead
Perspectives on the pandemic, continued academic progress, finances, governance, and more
Harvard Goes Remote for January Term as Pandemic Intensifies
Rising coronavirus cases prompt a new round of precautions
A Surge on Top of a Surge
Rising cases on campus—and in communities worldwide
Moderna’s Vaccine More Effective than Pfizer’s
A head-to-head comparison in 440,000 vaccinated veterans finds Moderna’s vaccine is slightly more effective than Pfizer’s at preventing a range of COVID-19 outcomes.
Harvard Mandates Vaccination
The University’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate takes effect December 8.