Collaborators from 30 scientific organizations worldwide, led by researchers at the University of Oxford and the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), have agreed … Continue reading “New standard helps bioscience researchers overcome data-sharing obstacles”
People with higher-than-average levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood may be roughly 30 percent less likely than those with the lowest levels … Continue reading “Omega-3s tied to lower risk of irregular heartbeat”
Carbohydrates, a nutritional energy source found in many foods, are an important part of a healthy diet—as long as you stick to the good … Continue reading “Confused about carbs? HSPH expert offers tips”
The field of comparative effectiveness research, which aims to determine the most effective medical treatments, has drawn criticism from those who believe that it … Continue reading “Panel sidesteps controversy on draft for comparative effectiveness research”
A new study co-authored by HSPH’s Marc Lipsitch links the four most recent influenza pandemics (1918, 1957, 1968, and 2009) to the weather pattern … Continue reading “La Niña weather patterns linked to flu pandemics”
A new study by Harvard School of Public Health researchers and their colleagues finds that the death of a loved one greatly increases the … Continue reading “Recent bereavement greatly increases heart attack risk”
Frequently consuming red meat appears to increase the risk of stroke significantly, while choosing to eat poultry and other proteins, such as fish or … Continue reading “Red meat linked to higher stroke risk”
A North Carolina task force has recommended a $50,000 payout to each victim of a discredited state program that sterilized people against their will … Continue reading “North Carolina task force, headed by HSPH grad, recommends compensation for sterilization victims”
While overall cancer death rates in the United States have decreased over the past two decades, increasing numbers of people are suffering from obesity-related … Continue reading “Use anti-smoking tactics to combat obesity”
E-cigarettes affect airways A new study finds that electronic cigarettes, marketed as safer alternatives for nicotine fixes than tobacco products, carry health risks of … Continue reading “Tobacco control news: e-cigarette health risks; decline in Greek smoking rates”