Noise pollution is a growing problem that can lead to sleep disruption and insomnia as well as chronic health conditions such as heart disease, cognitive impairment, depression, and anxiety, according to experts.
Ten experts recently told the New York Times which false ideas about nutrition they would like to dispel. One of those experts—Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Sara Bleich—said that she’d like to dispel the myth that “Fresh fruits and vegetables are always healthier than canned, frozen or dried varieties.”
Care for opioid use disorder can be effective whether provided in-person or via telemedicine, according to a new study co-authored by researchers from Harvard Chan School.
Among Massachusetts adults with low incomes, those experiencing food insecurity reported greater disruptions in their diets during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic than those not experiencing food insecurity.
Reusable “period underwear” that people use in place of traditional, disposable menstrual products may contain toxic compounds linked with long-term health risks.
In the face of longstanding health disparities magnified during the COVID-19 pandemic, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey can take concrete steps to promote health equity, according to Harvard Chan School’s Lumas Joseph Helaire.
Evidence suggests that moderate alcohol consumption may provide some health benefits, but these must be weighed against potential risks.
Office workers in the U.S., the U.K., China, and India were exposed to complex mixtures of chemicals that can disrupt hormonal functions, according to a study that analyzed chemical traces picked up by silicone wristbands worn by the workers.
Third doses of both the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 mRNA vaccines were found to be effective in protecting against SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe COVID-19 outcomes, according to a large study.
It’s possible to design buildings that have better ventilation and that also use less energy, according to Harvard Chan School’s Joseph Allen.