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For menopausal women, hormone therapy remains a choice
The risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal women have been debated by the medical community for some time. For years menopausal women often took hormones to ward off symptoms like hot flashes and to try…
Don’t fear fats; be cautious with carbs
An oversimplification of diet advice that began in the 1970s—that people should steer clear of saturated fats to avoid heart disease and stroke—led to an unhealthy “fat phobia” in the U.S., according to nutrition expert Frank Hu of…
Like water, coffee a healthy beverage choice
Coffee is a good alternative to water because of the many health benefits it appears to confer. Coffee is high in natural polyphenols, which are micronutrients that have been linked with preventing cancer, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular…
Childhood stress linked with greater risk of heart disease, diabetes in adulthood
Persistent emotional stress that we experience as children — whether due to financial challenges, death of a loved one, or relationships that cause anxiety — may make us more prone to health issues as adults, according to a…
Drink up: Health benefits of coffee are numerous
Your morning cup of coffee provides more than a jolt of caffeine—it can also have significant health benefits.
Butter is not back: Limiting saturated fat still best for heart health
For immediate release: September 28, 2015 Boston, MA ─ People who replace saturated fat (mainly found in meats and dairy foods) in their diets with refined carbohydrates do not lower their risk of heart disease, according to a…
Two Harvard Chan faculty receive prestigious Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigatorships
[Fall 2015] Researchers Tobias Walther and Pardis Sabeti were named HHMI investigators in May by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute—a prestigious five-year appointment covering salary, benefits, and research budget. Walther, professor of genetics and complex diseases, is the…
Is it okay to eat fish every day?
Government dietary guidelines recommend that people eat fish twice a week. And we know that fish are full of omega-3 fatty acids—which can benefit both heart and brain. But is it safe to eat fish every day? “For…
Choose replacements carefully when cutting saturated fats
When cutting saturated fats from your diet, carefully consider what you will eat instead. That’s the advice from Frank Hu, professor of nutrition and epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, in a WebMD.com article published…
Laser printing has gone ‘nano’ — but is it safe?
Researchers recommend that laser printers be kept in well-ventilated areas August 11, 2015 — Manufacturers of toner used in consumer laser printers and other printing equipment are incorporating engineered “nano” materials into their formulations to improve quality. It’s…
