Home / Topics / Chronic Diseases Chronic Diseases Heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic diseases are leading causes of death around the world. Our research dives into causes, disparities, and policy implications in a bid to reduce the terrible toll. Jump to Section Recent News View More Chronic Diseases News In the Media Guidance for eating a heart healthy diet Food, Nutrition, Diet October 1, 2026 In the Media Taking regular breaks from sitting may lower risk of dying from cancer Chronic Diseases September 30, 2026 Addressing obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus in Middle East and North Africa Chronic Diseases September 24, 2026 In the Media Resistance training may substantially reduce type 2 diabetes risk Chronic Diseases August 20, 2026 Exploring how discretionary time impacts health Chronic Diseases August 13, 2026 Related Departments Department of Molecular Metabolism Department of Nutrition Department of Health Policy and Management Related Research Centers, Institutes, and Labs Boston Cell Death Initiative Garrett Lab Global Health Research and Training in Non-Communicable Diseases and Perinatal Epidemiology Harvard Chan Microbiome in Public Health Center Harvard Chan Research Center on Causes and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Hui Lab Kubzansky Research Group Liang Lab Lu Lab Manning Lab Mattei Research Group Neuroepidemiology Research Group Program in Cardiovascular Epidemiology Puerto Rico Observational Study of Psychosocial, Environmental, and Chronic Disease Trends Sarosiek Lab Related Programs PhD Biological Sciences in Public Health MPH Epidemiology MPH Generalist PhD Population Health Sciences
