Adopting Mediterranean lifestyle lowers risk of cancer mortality by 28%

In a study of adults in the U.K., those who adhered closely to a Mediterranean lifestyle had a 29% lower risk of all-cause mortality and a 28% lower risk of cancer mortality.

Maya Brownstein • harvard
Aug. 16, 2023 ~4 min

Worried about child’s mental health? You’re not alone.

Anxiety and depression top parental concerns about their children, a Pew survey finds. Harvard experts offer advice.

Samantha Laine Perfas • harvard
March 6, 2023 ~8 min


Researchers report dramatic rise in early onset cancers

Altered microbiome, lack of sleep seen as possible culprits in 30-year global increase among under-50 adults.

Brigham and Women’s Hospital Communications • harvard
Sept. 8, 2022 ~5 min

Nurse practitioners fill mental health care gaps

As demand for mental health care soars, nurse practitioners help offset drop in psychiatrists accepting insurance, study finds.

Harvard Chan School Communications • harvard
Sept. 7, 2022 ~3 min

Integrity may be good for your health

Study links ‘strong moral character’ traits with reduced risk for depression, anxiety, and cardiovascular disease.

Courtney Leimanis • harvard
Aug. 15, 2022 ~3 min

Delta shouldn’t stop kids from returning to class, expert says

Marc Lipsitch, an epidemiologist and director of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics, says COVID vaccines for children should not be rushed and a return to in-person learning can still be navigated.

Clea Simon • harvard
Sept. 2, 2021 ~4 min

Calculating possible fallout of Trump’s face mask remarks

Looking at the public health effects, and perhaps mortality rate, from President Trump’s running dismissal of wearing face masks to minimize the spread of coronavirus.

Christina Pazzanesse • harvard
Oct. 27, 2020 ~6 min

Social media used to spread, create COVID-19 falsehoods

Analysts in public health, politics, and technology discuss the “pandemic” of COVID-19 misinformation being shared around the world.

Christina Pazzanese • harvard
May 8, 2020 ~10 min


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