Approval of at-home tests releases a pandemic-fighting weapon

FDA approval of two over-the-counter rapid antigen tests promises to transform the testing landscape around COVID-19, lowering cost and giving the certainty of knowing when you’re infected to the individual, a Harvard epidemiologist said.

Alvin Powell • harvard
April 2, 2021 • ~5 min

Harvard scientists link supplements to severe health events in young people

Compared with vitamins, dietary supplements for weight loss, muscle building, and energy were associated with nearly three times the risk of severe medical events in children and young adults.

Amy Roeder • harvard
June 5, 2019 • ~3 min

Harvard faculty behind FDA course discusses high Rx prices

The HarvardX online platform is offering a free course on the FDA and prescription drug prices. Three faculty members behind the course discuss the issues.

Anna Burgess • harvard
May 17, 2019 • ~6 min

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