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Health Department Moves to Block Harvard From Future Research Grants  The New York Times Federal government formally recommends barring Harvard from receiving federal funds  The Boston Globe HHS seeks to ban Harvard from federal funding in civil rights case  Axios HHS’ Office for Civil Rights Refers Harvard University for Suspension and Debarment Proceedings  HHS.gov US Recommends Harvard Be Excluded From Federal Funding, HHS Says  Bloomberg.com …

When most people think about staying fit after 60, the usual advice is to walk more, cycle, or maybe even jog. But a team of researchers at Harvard Medical School has pointed to an unexpected activity that could be even more effective for older adults: martial arts. And no, it’s not about throwing high kicks or sparring in a dojo …

A new study has attempted to pin down the properties of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas, finding it is “anomalously massive” at around 33 billion tons.  On July 1, 2025, astronomers spotted an object moving through the Solar System at nearly twice the velocity of previous interstellar visitors ‘Oumuamua and Comet Borisov. The object, which was confirmed to be an interstellar comet …

Deaths Rose in Emergency Rooms After Hospitals Were Acquired by Private Equity Firms  Harvard Medical School Death rates rose in hospital ERs after private equity firms took over, study finds  NBC News What happens when private equity buys a hospital?  The Boston Globe Staffing Falls, Deaths Rise Post-Acquisition  Conexiant ER Deaths Surged in US Hospitals Taken Over by Private Equity, Study Finds  Newsweek Source link

Following a green-Mediterranean diet — which includes green tea and the aquatic plant Mankai — is associated with slower brain aging, according to a study. The study, published recently in the journal Clinical Nutrition, was co-authored by researchers at Ben-Gurion University, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and the University of Leipzig. Neurological conditions, including mild cognitive impairment and …

Want Better Cognitive Health? A Fascinating New Harvard Study Says This 1 Change Matters Most  Inc.com This Special Diet May Slow Brain Aging, Harvard Study Reveals  SciTechDaily Harvard study reveals this diet helps slow down brain’s ageing: Green tea and…  Hindustan Times Food Choices May Protect the Brain from Aging  ShiaWaves Is the MIND Diet the Secret to Brain Health?  Hartford Hospital Source link

Chia seeds, celebrated for their nutritional benefits, can pose health risks if consumed incorrectly. Gastroenterologist Dr. Sethi warns that eating dry chia seeds without soaking them can lead to esophageal blockages as they expand upon contact with water. Soaking chia seeds for at least 30 minutes before consumption is recommended to ensure safe digestion and prevent potential emergencies. Chia seeds …

Like many kids, Marianne first learned about axolotls at school. There was lots of talk on the kindergarten playground about how the salamanders are “so cute,” she said. As axolotls grow in popularity, more kids — and by extension, their parents — are learning about the animals’ remarkable ability to re-grow limbs and organs lost to injury. One day, biological …

Harvard Receives $46 Million in Federal Grants, Ending 4-Month Freeze  The Harvard Crimson Trump Officials Question Harvard’s Stability, Saying Federal Inquiries Raise Financial Risk  The New York Times Trump administration places Harvard on heightened financial oversight  NBC News Feds question Harvard’s financial strength, limit access to federal student aid funds  The Boston Globe Trump to Harvard: Hand over race data or face “further enforcement”  Axios …

The U.S. Department of Education announced Friday that it has placed Harvard University on heightened cash monitoring as a result of “growing concerns” regarding its “financial position,” the latest pressure tactic against the school by the Trump administration The department’s Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) will be monitoring the university’s spending, and will require it to “use its own …