Harvard Medical School

Harvard Medical School’s Top Science News of 2025

Here are the 10 most-read news stories about HMS-led discoveries in 2025.

Dr. Jess Tranchina: Self-talk boosts mind-body wellness

Dr. Jess, Founder and CEO of Experts in Wellness, LLC, and Co-Founder and CEO of Generator Athlete Lab spoke with Studio 512.
Scientific American

The 10 Most Mind-Blowing Discoveries About the Brain in 2025

Brain scans of thousands of people revealed that the human brain has five distinct eras, with turning points in the way it is ...
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Struggling to focus? It could be 'popcorn brain': What it means and how to fix it, from a Harvard doctor and stress expert

Nearly everyone is overloaded with information these days. In each minute of every day, 138.9 million reels are played on Instagram and Facebook, according to a 2024 report by Domo called "Data Never ...
Psychology Today

5 Powerful Ways to Strengthen Your Brain for Life

Research reveals why some people become brain super-agers—and how simple daily habits can help keep your brain strong, sharp, ...
NBC New York

Harvard study: This popular food ingredient could boost your brain health—how a doctor eats it every day

When it comes to enhancing brain health and reducing the risk of dementia, one kitchen staple consistently rises to the top: olive oil. As a medical professional who specializes in disease prevention ...
Inc

Here’s What Happens to Your Brain When You Take Just 3,000 Steps a Day, According to Harvard Research

Science is clear that 10,000 steps isn’t the magic number. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t another magic number out there. A new study out of Harvard Medical School recently published in Nature ...