Bacteria called Wolbachia appear to be naturally reducing the spread of malaria, suggesting that the microbes could potentially be used as a tool to … Continue reading “Common bacteria may help curb mosquito-borne diseases”
Women who get migraine headaches may face higher risk of stroke, heart attack, or the need for heart surgery than women without migraines, according … Continue reading “Women with migraines may face increased risk of heart disease, stroke”
Although a number of studies over the past 40 years have linked genital talc use to ovarian cancer, it’s hard to tell if using … Continue reading “Does talcum powder cause cancer? Tough to say”
Women who ate nearly three servings of fruit daily when they were teens had a 25% lower risk of getting breast cancer when they … Continue reading “Eating more fruit in teen years may help stave off breast cancer”
If people in the U.S. adopted a healthy lifestyle—not smoking, drinking in moderation, maintaining a healthy body weight and exercising regularly—half of all cancer … Continue reading “Healthy lifestyle could prevent half of all cancer deaths”
When one member of a family falls ill—an elderly parent, a spouse, or a child—and caregiving falls to another family member, it can significantly … Continue reading “The costs of caring for a loved one”
It may be someday be possible to use artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to gauge a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). That’s according to … Continue reading “Can artificial intelligence help predict the likelihood of a heart attack?”
In a rush in the morning? What are some ideas for a quick, healthy, satisfying breakfast? Time asked that question and two researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health shared their answers.
A group of health care and civic leaders has launched a new effort aimed at ensuring that Massachusetts residents who are seriously ill are … Continue reading “A push to discuss and honor people’s end-of-life care preferences”
The Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness was officially opened at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health on May 11 … Continue reading “Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness opening celebrated at the School”
