A new report that analyzed the health histories of 9.8 million men finds strong evidence that excess body fat may increase advanced prostate cancer … Continue reading “Obesity linked to aggressive prostate cancer”
Numerous studies since the 1960s have linked consumption of red meat to an increased risk of breast and colon cancer, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular … Continue reading “Swapping veggies for meat a healthier choice”
Pardis Sabeti, associate professor in the Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), and Mosoka Fallah, MPH ’12, … Continue reading “HSPH faculty member, alumnus, among Ebola fighters named Time’s ‘Person of the Year’”
The Mediterranean diet, already considered one of the healthiest diets because of its link to reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, and other chronic … Continue reading “Mediterranean diet linked to longer life”
The new Republican majority in Congress next year is likely to use several strategies to try to derail the Affordable Care Act (ACA). One … Continue reading “Get ready for GOP battle over Obamacare”
Humanity has made huge achievements in health, but has a long way to go. That’s the message in an article by Harvard School of … Continue reading “A wide-angle view of global health”
The Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT is now “the world’s most powerful factory for analyzing genes from people and viruses,” according to an … Continue reading “Getting a detailed picture of Ebola”
A new study led by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers found that higher consumption of yogurt was associated with a reduced risk … Continue reading “Yogurt may reduce type 2 diabetes risk”
Howard Koh, professor of the practice of public health leadership at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and former Assistant Secretary for Health for … Continue reading “Howard Koh receives highest honor from American Public Health Association”
A research project conducted among migrant and displaced Burmese families on the Thai-Burmese border found that, even in adverse situations, brief interventions can improve … Continue reading “Parenting skills training on Thai-Burmese border”