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Obesity on rise in U.S., particularly in rural areas
Growing numbers of adults and kids in the U.S. have obesity, and the problem is worse in rural areas, according to a recent national survey. Obesity—having a body mass index of 30 or more—increases the risk of diabetes,…
High blood pressure during pregnancy linked with heart disease risk
Women who develop high blood pressure during pregnancy may face increased risk of developing chronic high blood pressure later in life, as well as increased risk for type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol—all risk factors for cardiovascular disease,…
Kids’ poor sleep may lead to adult cardiovascular disease
Adolescents who get insufficient and poor quality sleep are more likely than well-rested kids to have higher blood pressure, bigger waistlines, and lower levels of HDL, or “good” cholesterol—risk factors that can set them up for cardiovascular disease…
Metabolism symposium celebrates foundation of life
June 26, 2018 – The Sabri Ülker Center at Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health kicked off its second symposium on “Metabolism and Life,” with musical performance, art, and lectures from innovative young researchers and Nobel laureates.…
Artificial trans fats banned in U.S.
It’s official: Artificial trans fats are banned in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruled in 2015 that artificial trans fats were unsafe to eat and gave food-makers three years to eliminate them from the food…
New AHA guidelines recommend eating fish twice a week to improve heart health
The American Heart Association published new guidelines in Circulation recommending that people eat one to two meals of non-fried fish or shellfish per week for better cardiovascular health. The new scientific advisory is based on a review of…
WHO calls for elimination of trans fat by 2023
The World Health Organization called on governments around the world to eliminate the use of trans fats by 2023. The group provided a set of guidelines to help eradicate trans fats from food supplies and said that doing…
Healthy habits can lessen genetic heart disease risk
Having a family history of heart disease can raise your risk of heart attacks. But practicing a healthy lifestyle—eating healthy food, exercising, getting enough sleep and managing stress—can reduce the risk, according to experts. In a February 24,…
High rates of diabetes, hypertension found in India
For immediate release: January 29, 2018 Boston, MA – Rates of diabetes and hypertension are high among middle-aged and elderly people across all geographic measures and sociodemographic groups in India, according to the first nationally representative study of…
Molecular guardian defends cells, organs against excess cholesterol
For immediate release: November 16, 2017 Boston, MA – A team of researchers at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health has illuminated a critical player in cholesterol metabolism that acts as a molecular guardian in…
