Get expert advice on gathering safely from Harvard Health Publishing. Spoiler alert: vaccination is key to helping keep everyone healthy. Below, our faculty contributors share… Read More »Thinking about holiday gatherings? Harvard Health experts weigh in
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For decades, in vitro fertilization (IVF) has enabled countless people to have children, often after years of disappointment. It’s a complex process, medically and emotionally.… Read More »Embryo donation: One possible path after IVF
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So many physical abilities decline with normal aging, including strength, swiftness, and stamina. In addition to these muscle-related declines, there are also changes that occur… Read More »How to stay strong and coordinated as you age
The holidays feel more important than usual this year as the pandemic rages around us; we all are looking for something to enjoy. And a… Read More »Magnets, sound, and batteries: Choosing safe toys
As if stubbornly high rates of COVID-19 aren’t giving us enough to worry about, welcome to cold and flu season! Yes, colds and influenza, two… Read More »Time to stock up on zinc?