Harvard Is Big Business at Its Worst

Harvard Is Big Business at Its Worst

Dec. 17, 2023 11:38 am ET Most Americans probably heard of the Harvard Corp. for the first time last week, when it issued a supercilious statement affirming its support for Harvard President Claudine Gay. The corporation, Harvard’s governing body, wrote that Ms. Gay “is the right leader to help our community heal and to address … Read more

World Economy Latest: Throwing Haymakers

World Economy Latest: Throwing Haymakers

I’m Chris Anstey, a senior editor in Boston, and today we’re looking at the fierce debate in economics over trade and immigration. Send us feedback and tips to ecodaily@bloomberg.net or get in touch on X (formerly known as Twitter) via @economics. And if you aren’t yet signed up to receive this newsletter, you can do … Read more

Harvard-trained pediatrician shares 5 things she never does when her ‘own kids’ are sick

Harvard-trained pediatrician shares 5 things she never does when her ‘own kids’ are sick

Like every parent, I know how hard it is to care for a sick kid. It involves a heady mix of emotions: fear, love, confusion, concern and sadness. And when your child is ill, the last thing you need is to be overwhelmed by conflicting information or unsolicited advice. You just want them to get … Read more

Body parts stolen from Harvard morgue, sold, indictment says

Body parts stolen from Harvard morgue, sold, indictment says

Dissected human body parts, including heads, brains, skin and bones, were allegedly stolen by the manager of a morgue at Harvard Medical School in Boston and taken to New Hampshire prior to being sold and, sometimes, shipped through the U.S. Postal Service, according to a federal indictment. Harvard Medical School leaders called the case “morally … Read more

A Harvard nutritionist and brain expert avoids these 5 foods that ‘weaken memory and focus’

A Harvard nutritionist and brain expert avoids these 5 foods that ‘weaken memory and focus’

No matter how old you are, it’s never too late to start eating in a way that gives you the best possible chance of staving off dementia as you age and making sure that you feel focused and sharp every day. As a nutritional psychiatrist, faculty member at Harvard Medical School and author of “This Is … Read more