A new long-term study in South Africa has found that increased access to effective HIV treatment is boosting life expectancy—but among women more than … Continue reading “HIV treatment benefiting women more than men in South Africa”
Samuel Myers, senior research scientist in the Department of Environmental Health, has received the Prince Albert II de Monaco – Institut Pasteur Award. The … Continue reading “Samuel Myers honored for research on crop nutrients, pollinators”
A government crackdown on the sale of dietary supplements that are tainted with toxins or make false claims as to their benefits has led … Continue reading “Are dietary supplements safe?”
With abortion clinics closing across the country because of restrictive state laws, a Harvard T.H. Chan School alumnus argues that it’s more important than … Continue reading “The importance of providing abortions”
Toenail clippings from over 100,000 people are among the 3.5 million samples of blood, plasma, urine, hair, and other specimens donated by participants in … Continue reading “Toenail, hair samples hold clues to diseases”
In November 2015, Harvard became the first university to sign a national pledge stating a preference for purchasing chemical flame retardant-free furniture. In a blog … Continue reading “Harvard pledges to purchase chemical flame retardant-free furniture”
The rate of obesity in U.S. adults continues to rise while the rate for youth has leveled off, according to a new report released … Continue reading “Obesity rates up in adults, stable in youth”
The risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal women have been debated by the medical community for some time. For years menopausal … Continue reading “For menopausal women, hormone therapy remains a choice”
Identification establishes a person’s name, nationality, and legal rights. With thousands of refugees fleeing Syria and other countries each week, the need for accurate … Continue reading “Conference highlights urgent need for better identity verification”
Eating homemade meals instead of eating out could significantly lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to new research from Harvard T.H. Chan … Continue reading “Homemade meals may help reduce type 2 diabetes risk”