A study published in The Lancet disputes the commonly held theory that ‘good cholesterol’ protects against coronary heart disease
Jinan Harb
| Self-confessed neat freak Jinan studied physiology at King’s College London before realising she preferred talking and writing about science to actually doing it. She is fascinated by all fields of life science, particularly the human kind. She hopes to provide an awe-inspiring selection of stories, exploring everything from brains to genes to healthcare in as interesting a way as possible. Email Jinan @JinanHarb |
Focus on lowering bad cholesterol not increasing the good for healthy heartBy Jinan Harb20 May 2012 |
Implant scandal reviewed: Howe blames PIP and tells MHRA to improveBy Jinan Harb15 May 2012 Report suggests British regulator ignored concerns from surgeons over PIP safety, but ultimately fraudulent manufacturer is responsible for suffering of thousands of women. |
Elements podcast #4 – chocolate, iPads, magnetic soap and healthy bonesBy Jinan Harb27 March 2012 In the latest Elements podcast we look at the science that goes into an iPad, how magnetic soap could help clean up oil spills, and much more. |
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How do you get young people interested in engineering?By Jinan Harb14 March 2012 Thousands of students each year visit Diamond Light. By exploring the beamlines, accelerator and talking to researchers, the synchrotron aims to inspire youngsters. |
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Glue ear mice mutants help treat human sufferersBy Jinan Harb9 March 2012 Researchers at MRC Harwell have found that mice lacking particular genes model a disease which causes deafness in children, and can be used to develop new treatments. |
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