Sugary drinks increase risk of cardiovascular disease, regardless of how much you exercise
Daily consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages may heighten the risk of developing cardiovascular disease even among those with above average physical activity levels, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School.
Healthy plant-based diet associated with lower stroke risk
For immediate release: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Boston, MA – People who eat diets with higher amounts of healthy plant-based foods and lower amounts of less-healthy plant-based foods may reduce their risk of stroke compared to people with lower-quality diets,…
Moderate egg consumption not associated with higher cardiovascular disease risk
For immediate release: March 4, 2020 Boston, MA – Consuming up to one egg per day does not appear to be associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, according to a new study and meta-analysis led by researchers at Harvard T.H.…
Night shifts plus unhealthy lifestyle increase diabetes risk in women
Both rotating night shift work and an unhealthy lifestyle are linked with increased risk of type 2 diabetes in women, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. But when both factors are…
Saving Brains
In this week’s episode: The push to understand the critical early years of a child's life, plus why changes in diet may be to blame for China's epidemic of heart attack and stroke, and as the Rio Olympics…
A bad night’s sleep may increase risk of type 2 diabetes
Women who have trouble sleeping may be at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, according to researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Results from a 10-year study of more than 133,000 women showed…
Low birth weight combined with unhealthy adult lifestyle may increase type 2 diabetes risk
For immediate release: July 21, 2015 Boston, MA — People who are a low weight at birth and have unhealthy habits as adults, such as eating nutritionally poor diets or smoking, may have a greater risk of developing…
