Harvard School of Public Health
Harvard Announces New Happiness Research Center
On Friday, the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health welcomed a unique new research center. The Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness […]
Study: More Americans May Be Obese Than We Thought
To borrow a line from Mark Twain, a new study says reports of American obesity are greatly underestimated. Researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School […]
Poll: Majority of Americans Are Satisfied with Their Healthcare
A report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and National Public Radio finds that most Americans are […]
Harvard Names Michelle A. Williams Its First Black Faculty Dean
Harvard University has tapped epidemiologist Michelle A. Williams to lead its T.H. Chan School of Public Health. This makes Williams the first African American faculty dean in […]
Soy May Offset BPA’s Effects on Fertility, Study Finds
Women trying to get pregnant may want to change their lunch orders, according to a new study. Researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of […]
Eating Well Now May Prevent Breast Cancer Later, Study Finds
For many young adults, health problems seem like something to deal with in the far-off future. But a new study from the Harvard T.H. Chan […]
Harvard Professors Are Calling for Healthier U.S. Modeling Regulations
Two eating disorder experts from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) are speaking out against the fashion industry, calling for better guidelines to prevent […]
Majority of Flavored E-Cigarettes Contain Harmful Chemicals, Study Says
If you still think e-cigarettes are a harmless alternative to smoking, a Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) study has news for you: More than […]
Harvard Calls for Better Publication of Police-Related Death Data
As of now, there is no official count of annual law enforcement-related deaths in the United States. The Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) is […]
Study Links Coffee Drinking with Lower Premature Death Risk
Bring on the caffeine jitters. A new study from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) says drinking three to five cups of coffee a […]
More Americans Than Ever Take Prescription Drugs, Study Says
If you regularly take prescription drugs, new research says you’re not alone—far from it. According to a recent study from the Harvard School of Public […]
New Research Finds Cost-Effective Ways to Cut Down on Childhood Obesity
A new study from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) identifies three actionable—and affordable—ways to help cut down on childhood obesity. The first of […]
Study: Do Low-Fat Diets Work for Weight Loss?
With a new food tied to health risks seemingly every day—this week’s processed meats news comes to mind—it may seem like an all-lettuce diet is […]
Eating Certain Fruits and Vegetables May Lead to Better Weight Management
According to new research from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), all produce isn’t made equal—at least when it comes to weight management. The […]
Harvard Study Says Limiting Saturated Fat and Refined Carb Intake May Lower Heart Disease Risk
In the face of a study that says Americans are eating more full-fat foods than ever, new research from the Harvard School of Public Health […]