Harvard University

November 6, 2024 4:40 PM

Harvard University must face narrowed lawsuit over antisemitism

A U.S. judge overseeing lawsuits accusing Harvard University of antisemitism on Tuesday narrowed but refused to dismiss a case by two advocacy groups accusing the Ivy League school of making it unbearable for Jewish students to study there. U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns said the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law and Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education can pursue a hostile educational environment claim on behalf of students. The Boston-based judge dismissed claims...

Diet plays crucial role in Alzheimer’s risk, new study finds

A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease has revealed the significant impact of diet on the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Researchers have identified specific dietary patterns that can either increase or decrease the likelihood of this devastating neurodegenerative condition. The study found that plant-based diets, including the Mediterranean diet and traditional cuisines from China, Japan, and India, can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's. In contrast, the W...