Top Cancer Center Seeks to Retract or Correct Dozens of Studies

A British biologist and blogger discovered faulty data in many studies conducted by top executives of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

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How Worcester Polytechnic Institute Weathered a Spate of Suicides

Over six terrible months, professors and administrators at Worcester Polytechnic Institute took on the unofficial role of counselors during a spate of campus suicides.

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Berish Strauch, Path Breaker in Reconstructive Medicine, Dies at 90

He developed a wide variety of procedures and devices to reattach or replace vital body parts, including the first inflatable prosthetic penis.

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The Heart Surgery That Isn’t as Safe for Older Women

Coronary artery bypass grafting, the most common cardiac procedure in the United States, was studied mostly in men. Women are paying the price.

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With Harsh Anti-L.G.B.T.Q. Law, Uganda Risks a Health Crisis

The country had made great progress against H.I.V. Now terrified patients have fled clinics, and experts fear a resurgence.

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Chinese Scientists Shared Coronavirus Data with US Before Pandemic

Newly released documents indicate that a U.S. genetic database had received the sequence of the coronavirus two weeks before it was made public by others.

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Nancy E. Adler, Who Linked Wealth to Health, Dies at 77

She documented the powerful role that education, income and self-perceived social status play in a person’s health and longevity.

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Joseph Zadroga, Who Championed 9/11 Emergency Workers, Dies at 76

After the death of his son, a police detective, was linked to toxins at the World Trade Center site, he helped win federal benefits for other emergency responders.

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Claire M. Fagin, Powerful Advocate for Nurses and Nursing, Dies at 97

“It is really hard,” a colleague said, “to identify anyone who has had a larger impact on nursing than Claire.”

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Six Reasons Drug Prices Are So High in the U.S.

Research shows prices in the United States are nearly double those in other well-off countries.

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Cancer Deaths Are Falling, but There May Be an Asterisk

The American Cancer Society found many deaths prevented, but an uptick in incidence of a variety of cancers.

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Roy Calne, Pioneering British Organ-Transplant Surgeon, Dies at 93

His innovations in the use of drugs to prevent organ rejection helped bring a remarkable increase in the one-year survival rate.

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Workplace Wellness Programs Have Little Benefit, Study Finds

An Oxford researcher measured the effect of popular workplace mental health interventions, and discovered little to none.

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Quaker Oats Recalls More Products Over Potential Salmonella Contamination

Several cereals, granola bars and other snack foods were recalled in December. The company added more products to the list this week.

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Federal Scientists Recommend Easing Restrictions on Marijuana

In newly disclosed documents, federal researchers find that cannabis may have medical uses and is less likely to cause harm than drugs like heroin.

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How Women’s Soccer Is Embracing Mental Health

Elite soccer didn’t always welcome players’ requests for help. Scandals, attitudes and support programs are changing that.

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The Billionaires Spending a Fortune to Lure Scientists Away From Universities

Arena BioWorks is promising big paydays to nearly 100 researchers from Harvard, M.I.T. and other prestigious institutions.

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What Happens When There Is No Food: Experts Say Severe Malnutrition Could Set in Swiftly in Gaza

Nutrition experts say the progression from hunger to severe malnutrition can be rapid, especially in children.

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Researchers Scramble to Keep Dog Aging Project Alive

The National Institute on Aging may let funding lapse for a yearslong study of nearly 50,000 pet dogs, which could also offer insight into human health.

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Lloyd Austin’s Hidden Diagnosis: Why Some People Keep Serious Illnesses Private

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III is under scrutiny for concealing his prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. But experts say it can be a common coping mechanism.

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