Pollution from fossil fuel combustion deadlier than previously thought
Fine particulate pollution from fossil fuel combustion was responsible for one in five early deaths worldwide in 2018, with vulnerable groups at greatest risk.
Hypertension during pregnancy associated with heightened risk of early death
Women who experienced high blood pressure during pregnancy had a higher risk of dying prematurely from heart disease, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study, led by Jorge Chavarro,…
Apple Women’s Health Study releases preliminary data to help destigmatize menstrual symptoms
The Apple Women’s Health Study team at Harvard Chan School has released preliminary scientific data on women and their menstrual symptoms, contributed by a cohort of 10,000 participants of varying ages and races across the U.S. participating in…
Efforts to increase HPV vaccine use are cost effective
Three types of interventions aimed at increasing human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine coverage are all cost-effective.
Women with irregular menstrual cycles may have greater risk of death before age 70
Women who always have irregular menstrual cycles or cycles lasting more than 40 days may have a greater risk of dying before age 70 compared to women with very regular cycles.
Some Black hair products may harm users’ health
Hair products sometimes used by Black women may contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals linked with serious health issues.
Pregnant women vulnerable to mental health problems during pandemic
Women who are pregnant during the coronavirus pandemic may be at risk of developing serious mental health problems, including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Plant-based diets may lower gestational diabetes risk
Women who eat a plant-based diet before becoming pregnant may have a lower risk of developing gestational diabetes.
Racism can erode physical well-being
The chronic stress of experiencing discrimination can gradually erode people’s physical well-being over time, according to Mary Bassett, director of the François-Xavier Bagnoud Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard University. Bassett was one of several experts…
Mapping diabetes prevalence among women in India
Diabetes rates among women in India were highest in the south and east, and lowest in the center of the country.