Persistent emotional stress that we experience as children — whether due to financial challenges, death of a loved one, or relationships that cause anxiety … Continue reading “Childhood stress linked with greater risk of heart disease, diabetes in adulthood”
Recent health system reform efforts in Turkey have led to universal health coverage and notable improvements in health outcomes and equity, according to Rifat … Continue reading “Health reform in Turkey achieves universal coverage, improves health”
Current cervical cancer screening practices are inefficient and not cost-effective, according to a new study led by a Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public … Continue reading “Cervical cancer screening practices inefficient, costly”
Drinking one or two daily sugar-sweetened beverages can lead to excess weight gain and a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular … Continue reading “Daily sugary drink habit increases risk of type 2 diabetes, heart attack, stroke”
Your morning cup of coffee provides more than a jolt of caffeine—it can also have significant health benefits.
A new project based at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health aims to quantify the human health value of fisheries around the world, … Continue reading “Exploring the health value of global fisheries”
Access to radiotherapy for all of the world’s cancer patients who could benefit from the treatment—an estimated 12 million people by 2035—is achievable with … Continue reading “Investing in radiotherapy for cancer patients worldwide”
Just as large numbers of physicians in the 1970s quit smoking and counseled their patients to do the same, health care providers can help … Continue reading “Adding wellness training to medical education”
If you’re looking to lose weight, you may want to eat more blueberries and cauliflower, and cut back on the peas and potatoes.
When states have strict gun laws, teens are less likely to carry guns on the streets, according to a new study by Harvard T.H. … Continue reading “States with tighter gun laws have fewer armed youth on the streets”