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Conference explores link between anti-Roma racism and health disparities
The health-related repercussions of anti-Roma racism were discussed at the 11th annual Roma Conference at Harvard Chan School.
Intimate partner violence early in pandemic linked with worse mental and overall health in women
Women who experienced intimate partner violence during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic were more likely to suffer worse mental health and other adverse health effects, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School.
Plant-based low-carbohydrate diet linked with lower risk of premature death for people with type 2 diabetes
Following a low-carbohydrate diet comprised primarily of plant-based foods was significantly associated with lower risk of premature death among people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard Chan School.
Following healthy lifestyle may reduce risk of long COVID
Women who followed most aspects of a healthy lifestyle, including healthy body weight, not smoking, regular exercise, adequate sleep, high quality diet, and moderate alcohol consumption, had about half the risk of long COVID compared with women without…
Moderation key to alcohol’s potential health benefits
Evidence suggests that moderate alcohol consumption may provide some health benefits, but these must be weighed against potential risks.
Toxic environment harming sperm counts
Sperm counts among men around the world are plummeting due to toxins in the environment, according to Harvard Chan School’s Carmen Messerlian.
Experts call for updated warnings on alcohol containers
In a Perspective piece in the New England Journal of Medicine, two researchers argued that warning labels on alcohol containers should be updated to more clearly spell out alcohol’s potential harms.
Weighing the healthfulness of red vs. white wine
Red wine is widely believed to be a healthier choice than white wine, but this is based on limited data and speculative reports.
After pandemic trauma, people’s return to normal will vary, say experts
As the COVID-19 pandemic eases, some people will return to pre-pandemic normalcy relatively quickly, but others may struggle, according to experts.
Shock to the System
A recession with a pandemic at its core may help us reckon with the links between the economy, inequality, and health.
