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Protein, along with fat and carbohydrates, is key to keeping the body functioning properly. But people are likely eating too much of it, according to experts. A Feb. 8 article…
Red and processed meats have been linked with increased cancer risk in numerous studies—yet there aren’t warning labels on these foods. The reasons for this are complex, according to Harvard Chan School’s Timothy Rebbeck.
Cancer FactFinder, an online tool, allows readers to check the facts on common claims about cancer risk. FactFinder editor in chief Timothy Rebbeck helped develop this quiz to help readers make healthier choices.
The internet is rife with information about how to prevent and treat cancer, but much of what patients encounter is confusing, outdated, and harmful, said experts at a recent Harvard Chan School Studio event.
Health experts are criticizing the Trump administration’s purge of information on government websites related to certain topics—such as “gender ideology,” reproductive rights, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The number of U.S. adults who reported poor mental health rose significantly—and inequitably across social groups—between 2011 and 2022, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
Figuring out the best ways to prevent and treat mental health disorders—including psychosis in adolescents and young adults, suicide risk, opioid use disorder, and major depressive disorder—is what drives the research of Alejandro Szmulewicz.
