The mind and body are deeply intertwined, and mental wellbeing is crucial for physical wellbeing. People with mental illness, such as depression, are at increased risk of chronic disease, such…
If the shift to greater use of telemedicine continues after the pandemic, it could reduce reliance on the emergency room, where crowding has long been a problem. This could happen…
Zero-emission environments have been a trending topic for quite some time. As scientists urge every one of us to do our part in assessing and minimizing our carbon footprint, our…
This is the second installment of Dr. Sherr’s two-part series. Be sure to check out his first post on why prevention outweighs treatment. “Honey…I’ve just come from my doctor, and…
New software makes it easier to report personalized health-study data back to participants, helping bridge a data equity gap. Health research depends on participant involvement, but participants are rarely given…
Similar to many African countries, South Africa—the country where I work as a BU associate professor in global health—reported its first COVID-19 case on March 5, 2020, imported by a…