Oral hygiene can reduce risk of some cancers
A healthy mouth microbiome can help prevent a number of diseases, including cancer, according to Harvard Chan School's Mingyang Song.
Ultra-processed foods may increase risk of depression
Eating high amounts of ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of developing depression, according to a new study co-authored by researchers at Harvard Chan School.
Examining the link between people’s sleep timing preferences, lifestyle, and diabetes
People who tend to stay up late have a higher risk of developing diabetes than those who rise early, a new study found.
Gum disease associated with higher gastrointestinal, colon cancer risk
People who have a history of gum disease or who have lost two or more teeth face increased risk of gastrointestinal cancers, a study found.
Polyps of any type associated with increased risk of colon cancer
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 School of Public Health. The study examined data from 178,377 patients with colorectal polyps…
Omega-3 fatty acid may not protect against colon cancer
Adding a fish oil supplement containing omega-3 fatty acid to a healthy diet did not lower the risk of developing colon polyps—considered a precursor to colon cancer.
The Cancer Miracle Isn't a Cure. It's Prevention.
We cannot treat our way out of the rising trend in cancer cases. The only solution is a full-scale defense, so that nobody suffers the disease in the first place.
