Harvard Medical School

• UBC Okanagan’s blood study helps detect diseases and opioid dependency

  A new study conducted by UBC's Okanagan campus may lead to a new method that can determine if people are more susceptible to certain diseases or even opioid dependency.

  Health

  Feb 26, 2020
  
• Dad’s exercise before conception may help child’s lifelong health

  Researchers found paternal exercise has a significant impact on the metabolic health, including improved glucose metabolism, decreased body weight and a decreased fat mass, of their offspring well into adulthood.

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  Nov 6, 2018
  
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• Want to be smarter and have a better memory? Eat foods rich in this

  And other tips from experts that will help you stay mentally sharp at any age.

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  Dec 21, 2016
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• WATCH: Bacteria develops antibiotic resistance in 12 days

  Researchers from Harvard Medical School and the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have created a terrifying visualization showing how quickly bacteria can mutate to become resistant to antibiotics.

  Health

  Sep 9, 2016
• New blood test identifies women at risk of preterm delivery

  Researchers have developed a new blood test to identify if pregnant women may be at risk of delivering their babies prematurely.

  Health

  Jul 21, 2016
• Scientists unveil breakthrough that could help understand cause of schizophrenia

  Scientists pursuing the biological roots of schizophrenia have zeroed in on a potential factor - a normal brain process that gets kicked into overdrive.

  Health

  Jan 28, 2016
• Politicians win elections and greater risk of early death, new study finds

  A new study from Harvard University has found there is a health impact of being an elected of state.

  Health

  Dec 14, 2015
• How a new blood test can detect every virus you’ve caught

  With a single drop of blood, Boston scientists say their new test can figure out every virus that’s infected you.

  Health

  Jun 8, 2015
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• Study peeks into healthy brains to hunt Alzheimer’s culprit

  Sticky plaque gets the most attention, but now healthy seniors at risk of Alzheimer's are letting scientists peek into their brains to see if another culprit is lurking.

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  May 25, 2015
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• Doctor with controversial history has license denied for third time

  Dr. Carlos Huerto, who lost his license in 2003 after having sex with a patient, has been denied for a third time to have his medical license reinstated.

  Canada

  Mar 27, 2015