In countries that saw lower death rates during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, it wasn’t so much the policies those countries instituted that kept rates low, but how quickly and flexibly they responded to the emerging outbreak, according to a new study.
Harvard Chan School’s Petros Koutrakis is leading two studies to investigate the health impacts of New England nuclear power plants on nearby residents.
Drinking large amounts of fruit juice can be unhealthy because it is metabolized differently than whole fruit, which contains fiber.
Eating plant protein in midlife may help women stay healthy as they age.
Good nutrition is an important component of fighting diseases such as cardiovascular conditions and type 2 diabetes, yet the topic is often overlooked during patients’ visits with doctors. A Harvard Chan School course addresses the issue, focusing on improving how nutrition is taught in medicine and integrated into clinical practice.
Children detained for a prolonged period in family immigration detention centers in the U.S. are experiencing mental and physical harm due to inadequate and inappropriate medical care, according to a new report.
Health insurance that goes from costing zero to even a few dollars per month can keep low-income individuals from accessing coverage, according to a new study co-authored by Harvard Chan School’s Adrianna McIntyre.
Around the world, nearly one in 10 adolescents have used nonprescribed, medically unapproved weight-loss products, according to a new study co-authored by Harvard Chan School’s Bryn Austin.
People seeking evidence-based information about what may cause cancer can find it—in nine languages—on Harvard Chan School’s Cancer FactFinder website.
In women who have given birth, a history of infertility may be associated with poorer cardiovascular health in midlife, according to a study co-authored by Harvard Chan School researchers.