Health

Adversity inspires student-veteran to improve access to healthcare

Brian Walker served in the U.S. Navy for eight years. But after his honorable discharge, he grappled with transitioning back to civilian life, including losing…

Greg St. Martin February 5, 2018

Why we should take Amazon's ambitions to disrupt healthcare seriously

In a move that could reshape American healthcare, Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan Chase are partnering to cut healthcare costs for their employees, numbering nearly…

Allie Nicodemo February 2, 2018

Northeastern researchers lead efforts on global disaster planning

When the World Economic Forum convened last week in Davos, Switzerland, two of Northeastern’s research priorities—environmental resilience and cybersecurity—were listed among the top global threats…

Bill Ibelle January 29, 2018

Where healthcare innovation may lead in 2018

This story is part of our multi-part series looking at some of the big stories and bright ideas primed to make headlines in 2018.

Greg St. Martin January 11, 2018

Why you should care about rare tropical diseases

They may become your problem much sooner than you think.

Bill Ibelle January 10, 2018

Want to get fit in 2018? Then follow these tips

Joshua Lee, president of Elite Heat, a student group dedicated to training for obstacle races like Tough Mudder, offers up five tips for building a…

Jason Kornwitz January 10, 2018

How to handle stressful conversations during the holidays like a pro

We love our families. But sometimes they drive us crazy. Laurie Kramer, professor of applied psychology, offers advice for how to navigate emotionally-charged conversations during…

Allie Nicodemo December 20, 2017

Co-op in Puerto Rico expands student’s interest in environmental health

Earlier this year, behavioral neuroscience major Alejandro Rovira returned home to his native Puerto Rico for a transformative co-op experience. He performed extensive hands-on research…

Greg St. Martin December 12, 2017

How the CVS-Aetna merger could improve—or undermine— healthcare

In one of the biggest mergers of the year, CVS and Aetna may soon become a giant healthcare power player. Northeastern professors in law, business,…

Allie Nicodemo December 8, 2017

New study links federal tax policy and US mortality levels

As Congress grapples with tax reform, new research from Northeastern’s Daniel Kim has found that raising U.S. federal income tax rates while redistributing tax revenue…

Jason Kornwitz December 1, 2017