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Eating more unsaturated fats can delay mortality
Consuming higher amounts of unsaturated fats is linked to lower mortality, according to a study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. In a large study population followed for more than three decades, researchers found that higher consumption of saturated and […]
Lead exposure identified as potentially harmful to neural stem cells and neurodevelopment in children
Researchers have identified a potential molecular mechanism through which lead, a pervasive environmental toxin, may harm neural stem cells and neurodevelopment in children. The study, from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, suggests that lead exposure can lead to […]
China facing epidemic of heart disease, stroke
An increase in blood pressure in China has most likely caused a 20-year rise cardiovascular disease (CVD) among its citizens, according to a study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Increasing body mass index (BMI), decreasing physical activity, a high […]
Smokeless tobacco product snus increases risk of fatality among prostate cancer patients
Men with prostate cancer who take the smokeless tobacco product snus – used mainly in Sweden but also sold in the US – are more likely to die from the disease and prematurely from any cause, according to a study […]
Molecular guardian defends cells, organs against excess cholesterol
A team of researchers at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health has found a critical player in cholesterol metabolism that acts as a molecular guardian in cells to help maintain cholesterol levels within a safe, narrow range. […]
Doctors attempt to gene-edit a living person’s DNA – a medical first
Brian Madeux was born 44 years ago with a rare medical disorder called Mucopolysaccharidoses II, known as MPS II or Hunter syndrome, which causes progressive damage to the body’s cells. But good news may come his way: recently, in a medical […]
Healthcare to meet technology at the 12th Medical Fair Asia in August 2018
The 12th Medical Fair Asia is set to happen on the 29th to 31st August 2018 in Singapore. The fair is a platform for both drivers and enablers to showcase the latest life-saving technologies. The 3-day exhibition is the region’s […]
Babies born by C-section more likely to become obese children
A large new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found that individuals born by caesarean delivery were 15% more likely to become obese as children than individuals born by vaginal birth—and the increased risk may persist through adulthood. Furthermore, individuals […]
Mothers in poorer countries more likely to develop maternal depression than their wealthier counterparts
Mothers in low- and middle-income countries are more vulnerable to high rates of depression during pregnancy and following the birth of their babies, according to a study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The researchers […]
Antibodies may offer protection against tuberculosis
Despite being one of the body’s first lines of defense against infection, the role of antibodies in tuberculosis (TB) has gone largely unstudied. Now, by harnessing a unique technology for rapidly analysing human antibodies, a team of researchers led by Harvard […]
