Reducing cardiovascular disease disparities in low- and middle-income countries
Stéphane Verguet co-authored a study looking at whether equalizing hypertension diagnosis and treatment in low- and middle-income countries could reduce socioeconomic-based cardiovascular disease disparities.
Chronic exposure to air pollution may increase risk of cardiovascular hospitalization among seniors
Chronic exposure to fine particulate air pollutants may increase seniors’ risk of cardiovascular hospitalization, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School.
Course brings nutrition into medical education and practice
Good nutrition is an important component of fighting diseases such as cardiovascular conditions and type 2 diabetes, yet the topic is often overlooked during patients’ visits with doctors. A Harvard Chan School course addresses the issue, focusing on…
Infertility in women linked to worse cardiovascular health later in life
In women who have given birth, a history of infertility may be associated with poorer cardiovascular health in midlife, according to a study co-authored by Harvard Chan School researchers.
Increasing workplace flexibility associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease
Increasing workplace flexibility may lower employees’ risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School and Penn State University.
Portfolio diet may decrease risk of heart disease and stroke
The portfolio diet—a plant-based diet designed to lower unhealthy cholesterol—may lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
Clearing the air
Rachel Nethery, assistant professor of biostatistics at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, uses her quantitative skills to tackle big questions in environmental health.
Should red wine be removed from the Mediterranean diet?
Miguel Martínez-González discussed contradictory findings on alcohol and health during the Department of Nutrition’s 18th annual Stare-Hegsted lecture.
Reducing sodium and increasing potassium may lower risk of cardiovascular disease
Lower sodium and higher potassium intake is linked with lower risk of cardiovascular disease in most people, according to a study led by Harvard Chan School researchers.
Three public health interventions could prevent 94 million premature deaths
Effort to lower people’s blood pressure, cut their sodium intake, and eliminate trans fat from their diet could dramatically reduce premature deaths.
