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Little to be gained through ‘gain-of-function’ research, says expert

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Little to be gained through ‘gain-of-function’ research, says expert Home Infectious Diseases Little to be gained through ‘gain-of-function’ research, says expert By Maya Brownstein January 9, 2025 Hide caption Show caption iStock/BlackJack3D; iStock/nopparit; CDC/Antibiotic Resistance Coordination and Strategy Unit; MSMI/Alissa Eckert; CDC/Cynthia Goldsmith; MAMS/Dan Higgins Jump to Section…

Meta’s fact-checking changes raise concerns about spread of science misinformation

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Meta’s fact-checking changes raise concerns about spread of science misinformation Home Health Policy Meta’s fact-checking changes raise concerns about spread of science misinformation By Amy Roeder January 10, 2025 Hide caption Show caption iStock/Egoitz Bengoetxea Iguaran Jump to Section Share Post LinkedIn Facebook WhatsApp Email Copy link Meta,…

STRIPED 2024 Newsletter: Advancing eating disorder prevention through advocacy, research, and youth voices

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health STRIPED 2024 Newsletter: Advancing eating disorder prevention through advocacy, research, and youth voices Home STRIPED 2024 Newsletter: Advancing eating disorder prevention through advocacy, research, and youth voices By STRIPED Team December 20, 2024 Jump to Section Share Post LinkedIn Facebook WhatsApp Email Copy link Discover the latest updates…

Harvard Chan School faculty recognized among world’s most influential researchers

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Harvard Chan School faculty recognized among world’s most influential researchers Home Social & Behavioral Health Harvard Chan School faculty recognized among world’s most influential researchers By Amy Roeder December 19, 2024 Hide caption Show caption Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Kresge building / Photo: Anna Webster…

Managing PTSD symptoms at work

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Managing PTSD symptoms at work Home Mental Health Managing PTSD symptoms at work By Jay Lau December 19, 2024 Hide caption Show caption iStock/fizkes Jump to Section Share Post LinkedIn Facebook WhatsApp Email Copy link Having post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can affect people in the workplace, but there…

WHO releases updated guidelines on defining healthy diets

Nutrition News | The Nutrition Source | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health WHO releases updated guidelines on defining healthy diets Harvard experts say most recommendations are well-supported, but guidance on total fat intake omits decades of evidence The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated guidelines for defining healthy diets, with particular attention…

FB-EVAR is safe and effective for treatment of aortic aneurysms, study shows

The Medical News FB-EVAR is safe and effective for treatment of aortic aneurysms, study shows A recent study revealed that endovascular repair of complex aortic aneurysms using fenestrated and branched endografts provides a safe and effective alternative to open surgical repair, with the lowest ever reported mortality rate in this patient population, according to researchers…

NIH researchers develop a detailed cellular map of chronic MS lesions

The Medical News NIH researchers develop a detailed cellular map of chronic MS lesions Chronic lesions with inflamed rims, or “smoldering” plaques, in the brains of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) have been linked to more aggressive and disabling forms of the disease. Go to Source

New research project aims to better understand the brain basis of cognitive control

The Medical News New research project aims to better understand the brain basis of cognitive control Are you able to start a task and stick with it, all the way through, ignoring the temptations of the internet or the sudden realization that you should probably do the laundry? Go to Source

Potential indicator for obesity risk detected during sleep

Nutrition Research News — ScienceDaily Potential indicator for obesity risk detected during sleep Researchers have shown that people with inflexible metabolisms burn less fat at night than those with flexible metabolism. The team measured the respiratory quotient throughout the night and found that despite equal ages, BMIs, and amount of fat, people with inflexible metabolisms…