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Older adults with a long lifespan—particularly centenarians—experienced slower cognitive decline and maintained better cognitive function compared to their peers with shorter lifespans, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
In August, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cancelled nearly $500 million in contracts that funded mRNA vaccine development. The mRNA technology was the most commonly used…
Moral injury—psychological harm incurred from committing, witnessing, or being subject to actions that violate one’s moral code—has officially been added to the DSM, thanks to research led by Harvard Chan School.
A recent action plan on children’s health from the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission—aimed at tackling high rates of obesity and chronic disease among children in the U.S.—raises important issues but misses the mark in a number of ways, according to experts quoted in media reports.
While we understand more about women’s health than ever before, critical gaps remain. How can we delve deeper into the lifestyle and genetic factors that shape women’s risks for cancer,…
Following a green-Mediterranean diet—which includes green tea and the aquatic plant Mankai—is associated with slower brain aging, according to a study.
Individuals who take glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications—such as Ozempic—for weight loss should follow a healthy diet and exercise to maximize the drugs’ benefits, according to experts from Harvard Chan School.
Consuming higher amounts of ultra-processed foods—such as soft drinks, hot dogs, and breakfast cereals—could lead to a higher risk of lung cancer, according to a study.
While the dairy industry has long claimed that milk is necessary to build strong bones because it contains calcium, scientific evidence has not definitively shown that the drink is essential for a healthy diet, according to experts.
