From polluted air outdoors to bland workspaces indoors, the environment can negatively impact both our physical and mental health, according to three Harvard T.H. … Continue reading “How the environment affects our health”
The discovery of a potent antimalarial treatment by Youyou Tu of China, awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine, is “one of the greatest examples … Continue reading “Scientist who discovered malaria treatment wins Nobel Prize”
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”