Harvard Medicine Magazine
Worries about their world can exact a toll on the mental health of young people
Inside View
A photo essay of brain structures and neural mechanisms
Alone in the Crowd
Loneliness among young people is on the rise, sparking concerns over possible damage to their mental and physical health
The Unblinking Eye
A filmmaking team uses visual narratives to tell stories that allow for understanding and humanity
Featured Articles
Climate Anxiety
The existential threat posed by climate change is deeply troubling to many young people
Stand in Line
The need for mental health care among pediatric patients is growing, but the resources to provide that care are not keeping pace
Where Law and Medicine Meet
Judith Edersheim, MD ’96, on bringing neuroscience into the courtroom
Sleep Issue
Sleep Melds Memories
Researchers home in on how the sleeping brain consolidates memories
Health, Disease, and Chronobiology
Scientists are uncovering the ways circadian rhythms influence our well-being
A Child’s Need for Sleep
A good deal of a child’s brain growth and development occur during sleep
Climate in the Clinic
The Effects of Heat on Older Adults
When heat intensifies, older adults weaken—but they don’t have to
Noise and Health
Noise pollution is more than a nuisance. It's a health risk
What We Sow
Pesticide use, changing with the climate, threatens reproductive health
The Written Word
