Harvard Medical School

Aging

‘The first person to live to 150 has already been born.’

Health

Aging is a disease — not just an inevitable process. That’s according to researcher David Sinclair, who explains why 150 year olds will be good for society.

Cancer’s New Battleground: In Haiti, breast cancer presents stark choices

Health & Medicine

Ethnicity of Boston Bombings Suspects Prompts Concern by Some in the Muslim Community

Conflict & Justice

Confronting Misconceptions About Race, Weight, and Body Image

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