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Brigham, Broad, and Harvard Chan School researchers found that specific species and strains of bacteria were linked to changes in the functioning of the gut microbiome and a person’s risk of type 2 diabetes.
People may be able to improve their chances of healthy aging if they substitute sedentary behaviors such as watching TV with physical activity, according to a study by Harvard Chan School researchers.
Integrating more spirituality into public health and medicine in the U.S. can improve individual and population well-being, according to a study co-authored by researchers from Harvard Chan School.
People who adhere to the Planetary Health Diet may substantially lower their risk of premature death and their environmental impact, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
The LGBTQ Health Center of Excellence, based at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute and in partnership with Harvard Chan School, aims to advance health equity for LGBTQ people. The center launched June 4.
Living in an area with a high density of supermarkets and fitness centers may decrease pregnant women’s risk of developing gestational diabetes, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School.
Adolescent girls in India have a higher risk of suicidal ideation if they experience psychological distress or intergenerational violence, according to a study.
