5 healthy habits may offer years free of chronic diseases
A Harvard study has found that people who practice healthy habits at age 50 lived more years free of chronic diseases compared to those who did not practice any of these habits.
Amy Roeder | Jan. 9, 2020 | harvard~3 mins
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Close to half of U.S. population projected to have obesity by 2030
Researchers predict a marked rise in American adults with obesity or severe obesity in 10 years, leaving several states with obesity prevalence close to 60 percent.
Nicole Rura | Dec. 18, 2019 | harvard~3 mins
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High rate of antibiotic use in low-income countries ‘alarming’
A new study has found that between 2007 and 2017, children in eight low- and middle-income countries received, on average, 25 antibiotic prescriptions from birth through age 5 — up to five times higher than the already high levels observed in high-income settings.
Harvard Gazette | Dec. 16, 2019 | harvard~5 mins
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Diet pills linked with eating disorder diagnosis
Young women’s use of diet pills, laxatives for weight control linked with later eating disorder diagnosis.
Amy Roeder | Nov. 21, 2019 | harvard~3 mins
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Harvard Chan School, Apple, and NIH launch Women’s Health Study
Harvard Chan School, Apple, and NIH have officially launched a groundbreaking study that has potential to become the largest-ever study of women’s health.
Harvard Gazette | Nov. 14, 2019 | harvard~3 mins
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Physical activity may protect those at risk for depression
After mining millions of electronic health record data points, researchers found people who were more physically active at baseline were less likely to develop depression, even after accounting for genetic risks.
Harvard Gazette | Nov. 5, 2019 | harvard~5 mins
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Study suggests how measles wipes out body’s immune memory
A new Harvard study shows measles wipes out 11 percent to 73 percent of antibodies against an array of viruses and bacteria, depleting a child’s previous immunity, which underscores the importance of measles vaccination.
Stephanie Dutchen | Oct. 31, 2019 | harvard~12 mins
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Stigma of opioids keeps users from seeking help, taints views of medical professionals
“Can you think of all the tax dollars it’s cost for you to go to detox?” the doctor asked Raina McMahan when she arrived at the clinic in Revere seeking help for her 15-year heroin addiction. “What is the matter with you?” McMahan, now six years into her recovery and a certified recovery coach at […]
Alvin Powell | Oct. 11, 2019 | harvard~9 mins
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Harvard panel discusses women in the global health workforce
A Harvard panel on women in the global health workforce examines ways to keep pushing for gender equity.
Juan Siliezar | Oct. 10, 2019 | harvard~6 mins
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Major study finds omega-3 supplements may reduce risk of heart attack
Harvard study finds that greater cardiovascular benefits may be achieved at higher doses of omega-3 fish oil supplementation.
Amy Roeder | Sept. 30, 2019 | harvard~4 mins
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