People who eat a diet rich in high quality carbohydrates such as whole grains, fruit, and non-starchy vegetables may gain less weight in middle age than those whose diets contain more sugar and starchy vegetables.
More than half of the world’s coral reef fisheries do not meet one of two key sustainability benchmarks, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School.
Eating high amounts of ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of developing depression, according to a new study co-authored by researchers at Harvard Chan School.
With the end of pandemic-era federal support that provided free school breakfasts and lunches for all, experts worry that kids who continue to need free meals will face increasing stigma.
Harvard Chan School research scientist Mary Johnson says that vulnerable communities are particularly impacted by microplastics.
Cancer rates are increasing in people below the age of 50, a trend that could be driven by obesity and other factors, according to experts.
Although COVID cases have ticked up, there is also good news: Old COVID tests may still be good; businesses should know how to pivot if infections keep climbing; and overall COVID conditions aren’t nearly as bad as they were even a year ago.
Hair products sold in neighborhoods that are poorer or that have a higher percentage of residents of color were more likely to contain higher levels of hazardous chemicals than products sold in predominantly white and affluent areas, according to a study from researchers at Harvard Chan School.
The harmful effects of alcohol can be potentially lowered by prioritizing healthy habits, according to experts.
Two faculty members from Harvard Chan School are among 19 from across Harvard selected to receive support from the Salata Institute Seed Grant Program, launched in April to fund interdisciplinary research in climate and sustainability.