Home / Topics / Chronic Diseases Chronic Diseases Heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic diseases are leading causes of death around the world. Our research dives into causes, disparities, and policy implications in a bid to reduce the terrible toll. Jump to Section Recent News View More Chronic Diseases News In the Media Heat can worsen certain health conditions Chronic Diseases June 26, 2026 Visceral fat loss associated with better long-term cardiometabolic, cognitive health Preventative Care June 10, 2026 In the Media Moderate amount of strength training each week could boost longevity Aging June 9, 2026 In the Media Alcohol is the root of 62 diseases and a partial cause of dozens more Preventative Care June 2, 2026 Exploring links between viruses and neurological disorders Chronic Diseases May 28, 2026 Related Departments Department of Molecular Metabolism Department of Nutrition Department of Health Policy and Management Related Research Centers, Institutes, and Labs Boston Cell Death Initiative Garrett Lab Global Health Research and Training in Non-Communicable Diseases and Perinatal Epidemiology Harvard Chan Microbiome in Public Health Center Harvard Chan Research Center on Causes and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Hui Lab Kubzansky Research Group Liang Lab Lu Lab Manning Lab Mattei Research Group Neuroepidemiology Research Group Program in Cardiovascular Epidemiology Puerto Rico Observational Study of Psychosocial, Environmental, and Chronic Disease Trends Sarosiek Lab Related Programs PhD Biological Sciences in Public Health MPH Epidemiology MPH Generalist PhD Population Health Sciences
