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Strong associations found between several biomarkers and risk of heart attack, stroke, early death
Two biomarkers based on DNA methylation (DNAm) were strongly associated with a person’s risk for heart attack and stroke, according to new research led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The two biomarkers, known as GrimAgeAccel…
Eating more fruits and vegetables may help breast cancer survivors live longer
Women with breast cancer who consumed higher amounts of fruits and vegetables after their diagnosis were less likely to die during the study period than those with lower amounts of fruits and vegetables in their diets.
Marc Lipsitch, Pardis Sabeti elected to National Academy of Medicine
Two Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health faculty members, Marc Lipsitch and Pardis Sabeti, have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.
Exploring why dementia rates are declining
A decline in the incidence of dementia may be due to improved management of cardiovascular risks, according to Harvard Chan School's Albert Hofman.
Data animation shows time lag between COVID-19 cases and deaths
A new data visualization created by Harvard Chan School researchers depicts the connection between COVID-19 case rates and deaths, and illustrates clearly the time lag between the two.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Press Conference with Marc Lipsitch, 07/01/20
You're listening to a press conference from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health with Marc Lipsitch, professor of epidemiology and director of the Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics. This call was recorded at 11 a.m. Eastern…
Campsites, popular attractions at national parks raise COVID-19 concerns
State-by-state variations in COVID-19 regulations have resulted in different policies in different national parks, and some public health officials are concerned about the potential of summer crowds gathering at high-profile attractions in parks, such as The Amphitheater in…
GINGER graduates poised to elevate neuropsychiatric genetics research across Africa
June 5, 2020 – The Global Initiative for Neuropsychiatric Genetics Education in Research (GINGER) celebrated a virtual graduation of its first cohort of research fellows on May 20, 2020. After three years of study, 17 fellows from across…
Report: COVID-19 will likely spread for up to two more years
A team of pandemic experts has predicted that the new coronavirus is likely to keep spreading for another 18-24 months in the U.S. They urged officials to stop telling people that the pandemic is on the wane, and…
The challenges of assessing coronavirus deaths
It’s difficult to know how many people are dying from COVID-19, mostly because of the lack of adequate testing for the disease, according to epidemiologist Marc Lipsitch of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. For example, on…