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Some adults may need a measles booster shot. Who should get one and why?

Less butter, more plant oils, longer life?

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Appendix pain: Could it be appendicitis?

Can saw palmetto treat an enlarged prostate?

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Zinc: What it does for the body, and the best food sources

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Katsiaryna Bykov, PharmD, ScD
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Katsiaryna Bykov, PharmD, ScD, is a pharmacoepidemiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and an instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School. Originally trained as a pharmacist, she completed her research doctorate in epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and has been conducting research on medication use, safety, and effectiveness for more than a decade.
Posts by Katsiaryna Bykov, PharmD, ScD

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Cough and cold season is arriving: Choose medicines safely

Can a routine vaccine prevent dementia?

Some adults may need a measles booster shot. Who should get one and why?

Less butter, more plant oils, longer life?

Healthier planet, healthier people

Counting steps is good — is combining steps and heart rate better?

Appendix pain: Could it be appendicitis?

Can saw palmetto treat an enlarged prostate?

How does Ozempic work? Understanding GLP-1s for diabetes, weight loss, and beyond

Zinc: What it does for the body, and the best food sources

Respiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can help