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The Channing Division of Network Medicine held a symposium in honor of the eightieth birthday of Dr. Frank Speizer, the founding principal investigator of the NHS, on March 8, 2016. The symposium featured a keynote address by Dr. Jonathan Samet and talks by several NHS investigators who spoke about the legacy of the NHS and Dr. Speizer’s key role in nurturing many research careers.

Higher dietary fiber intake in young women may reduce breast cancer risk.

Eating green leafy vegetables daily may decrease the risk of glaucoma.

Women who eat more potatoes before conceiving may face a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes while pregnant.

Regular use of non-aspirin non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is associated with an increased risk of fatal renal cell carcinoma.

Toenails stashed in Harvard basement could hold clues about cancer.