As we sleep, our bodies may be quiet and largely immobile—but our brains are highly active.
— Science Magazine (@ScienceMagazine) October 28, 2021
This special issue of Science summarizes recent insights into the basic mechanisms underlying sleep and the many functions our brains perform during it https://t.co/uQwMhZSrjb #WhyWeSleep pic.twitter.com/OudIjOvtOz
Tag Archives: Health
Previews: Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter – NOV ’21
Infographics: Lowering LDL “BAD” Cholesterol

Front Covers: ‘Harvard Medicine’ – Autumn 2021
Covid-19: Vaccine For Children Nears Approval
As the FDA nears a decision on authorizing Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children 5-11 years old, public-health officials and pediatricians are sharing research with families to assure hesitant parents of the shot’s safety. Photo: John Locher/Associated Press
Living With Hypertension: Reduced Brain Size And Increased Dementia Risks
Medicine: How To Tell If It’s The Flu Or Covid-19
Monoclonal Antibodies: How They Are Saving Lives
Doctors are increasingly turning to monoclonal-antibody drugs to treat high-risk patients who get sick with Covid-19. WSJ takes a look at how the therapies work and why they’re important for saving lives. Illustration: Jacob Reynolds/WSJ

