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A person contracted bird flu. How worried should you be about the virus?

Texas’ Department of State Health Services reported a case of bird flu in a human who was infected by cows with the virus.

A novel gene therapy approach for combating opioid use disorder

Among the most persistent issues that plagues our society is the ongoing opioid epidemic.

A new anti-aging pill for senior dogs just entered clinical trials. Could it one day help humans live longer?

What if there was a way to extend a dog’s lifespan by years with just a daily pill?

A Lyme vaccine is in late-stage trials. Could an anti-tick vaccine be next?

7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days

It all started with a left turn along the Charles River in Boston about 12 years ago.

2025 Huntington 100 inductees honored for making an ‘enormous impact’ on the Northeastern community

<strong>Havana syndrome mysteries slowly revealed</strong>

Establishing a clear diagnosis and cause of Havana Syndrome has been difficult, our experts say. Here's what we know so far:

‘There’s so much more that I can be doing.’ Northeastern’s Valeria Ramdin receives the 2024 Excellence in Nursing Leadership Award

Valeria Ramdin is convinced that nurses have a lot to contribute to the U.S. health care system.

‘May December’ highlights serious consequences of childhood sexual abuse

The Golden Globe-nominated film, loosely based on the Mary Kay Letourneau story, shows the “power imbalance” in relationships that start between a child and an adult, said one Northeastern expert.

‘It’s notoriously difficult to treat.’ Northeastern scientists developing a better treatment for pancreatic cancer

Northeastern is working on a novel drug delivery system that uses nanotechnology to infuse pancreatic cancer tumors with a potent chemotherapy agent. The system would also enhance immunotherapy with antibody treatment.