Some experts are recommending that people wear two face masks or a high-quality N95 mask, depending on the situation, to maximize protection against the … Continue reading “Expert advises doubling or upgrading face masks”
Harvard Chan School experts offer advice on how the new Biden administration can best tackle the pandemic.
Diets that are largely plant-based and low in red meat may be the best way to feed a global population expected to reach 10 billion by 2050.
A mix of factors, including rapidly evolving science, mixed messaging, and misinformation, has eroded public trust in science during the pandemic, say experts.
A form of the Mediterranean diet including more green plant matter may reduce the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by half.
The debate over the role saturated fats play in the development of heart disease has permeated academia, government, industry, and even pop culture, according … Continue reading “The debate over saturated fats rages on”
Public health advertising that incites fear is often less effective than messaging that provides clear steps about staying healthy and saving lives, according to experts.
Focusing on easy-to-observe experiences in nature such as leaves blowing on a tree—known as “soft fascination”—is more relaxing than “hard fascination” activities such as watching a show on TV, which require more concentration.
Dietary patterns that are associated with inflammation and insulinemia—a condition marked by high levels of insulin in the blood—may put men at an increased … Continue reading “Diet may influence risk of aggressive prostate cancer”
After COVID-19 is contained, the field of public health should reassess its existing priorities and proficiencies so that they are better aligned with the … Continue reading “Closing the gap between epidemiological discovery and implementation”
