Exposure to the class of chemicals known as phthalates, which are found in a wide array of products from perfume to kids’ toys, was … Continue reading “Exposure to phthalates before pregnancy could increase preterm birth risk”
Fiber consumption may significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer, according to new research from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study, … Continue reading “High-fiber diet linked with reduced breast cancer risk”
In a wide-ranging Q&A, epidemiologist Marc Lipsitch discussed the coronavirus—its trajectory, the impact of social distancing on disease spread, when the U.S. can open … Continue reading “Epidemiologist Marc Lipsitch answers COVID-19 questions”
Expanding Medicaid in the 14 states that have not done so yet would provide health insurance for millions at a time when they desperately … Continue reading “Perspective: The case for expanding Medicaid in the time of coronavirus”
A new smartphone app is helping track the onset and progression of COVID-19 symptoms of millions across the U.S., with the goal of shedding … Continue reading “New symptom tracker launched to fight COVID-19”
People with COVID-19 who live in U.S. regions with high levels of air pollution are more likely to die from the disease than people … Continue reading “Air pollution linked with higher COVID-19 death rates”
Combating diet-related disease, reducing nutrition-related disparities and creating a more sustainable food system should be top priorities in the U.S., according to a new … Continue reading “Report urges comprehensive food policy reform”
Consistently getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to new research from Harvard T.H. … Continue reading “Sleep may play a key role in preventing type 2 diabetes”
To avoid becoming “saturated” with the daily deluge of COVID-19 news, consider dialing it back, says health communication expert Kasisomayajula “Vish” Viswanath. Viswanath, Lee … Continue reading “How not to be overwhelmed with COVID-19 news”
The risk of colorectal cancer may increase with any type of polyp in the colon, according to new research led by Harvard T.H. Chan … Continue reading “Polyps of any type associated with increased risk of colon cancer”