How Boston University Is Fighting Cancer—Stories of Determination, Innovation, Hope
At BU, researchers are revolutionizing prevention, treatment, and care to extend—and save—their lives.
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BU Expert to Help Lead UN Climate Report, Undergraduates Study Secrets of the Universe
Other research news, stories, and tidbits from around BU, including prestigious physics and health awards […]
Boston University–Led Research Finds Mid- or Late-Life Exercise May Cut Risk of Dementia
Epidemiologist Phillip Hwang says high levels of physical activity could lower dementia risk by up […]
More Than 46 Million in the US Live Within a Mile of Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
New Boston University study suggests urban residents are disproportionately exposed to potentially harmful energy supply […]
More People Are Giving Birth at Home. Why, and Is It Safe?
BU researcher Eugene Declercq, who catalogs birth data, says it can be—but so are hospital […]
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Small Lifestyle Changes in Your 20s Can Shape Your Heart Attack Risk for Decades, BU Study Finds
Even modest improvements to diet, sleep, and exercise in young adulthood can dramatically lower the odds of later cardiovascular disease