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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.
Risk of cardiovascular disease was 41% higher in women who experienced stalking and 70% higher in women with experience obtaining a restraining order, compared to women without these experiences, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
In the wake of the Trump administration’s massive cuts to federal research funding at Harvard University, scientists have been struggling to keep their work afloat.
