There is strong support among Democrats for a taxpayer-funded national health care plan, according to a recent poll led by Politico and Harvard T.H. … Continue reading “Poll: Strong support for national health care plan from Democrats”
There is strong evidence that a plant-based diet is the optimal diet for living a long and healthy life, according to Harvard T.H. Chan … Continue reading “Vegan diet can benefit both health and the environment”
Groundwater near three air bases in Georgia is contaminated with toxic chemicals that are linked with cancer and other health problems, according to recent … Continue reading “Groundwater contamination near Georgia air bases worries experts, residents”
In the wake of the 2018 U.S. midterm elections, as many as 500,000 low-income individuals could gain health insurance coverage through Medicaid, according to … Continue reading “Medicaid expansion on the horizon”
For people who consume high amounts of sugar, switching to non-sugar sweeteners, particularly in drinks, may help reduce cardiometabolic risk (chances of having diabetes, heart disease, or stroke)–but the ultimate goal should be to switch to water or other healthy drinks.
Lowering drug prices, cutting the federal budget deficit, and stanching the rise of domestic hate crimes are among the top issues that Americans want … Continue reading “Poll: American priorities shift after 2018 elections”
Research has suggested that cutting carbohydrates such as white bread and pasta can help people lose weight, and there are many low-carb diets to … Continue reading “Assessing low-carb diets”
Global health statistics at the end of 2018 reveal both positive and negative trends. According to a December 28, 2018 NPR article, some of … Continue reading “How the world’s health is faring”
Some of the most popular articles published in the journal Health Affairs in 2018 included authors from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. … Continue reading “Popular Health Affairs articles in 2018 included Harvard Chan authors”
Somerville will become the first municipality in Massachusetts to restrict the sale of e-cigarettes. Concerned about the rapidly rising use of e-cigarettes among young … Continue reading “Amidst e-cig ‘epidemic’ among youth, Somerville restricts sales”