Health
Conference Focuses on Marketing Healthy Foods
The Food Law Society at Harvard Law School hosted a conference Friday on United States food policy, discussing healthy diets, federal agricultural laws, hunger, and how to encourage healthy eating.
HSPH Study Says Better Diet Leads to Healthier Sperm
Diets rich in processed grains and red meat impaired sperm motility when compared to healthier diets that included fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, a study said.
Masseuse Brings Tender Touch to Leverett
Sometimes, clichés are accurate: midterms are indeed a pain in the neck.
Cage-Free Eggs
The Harvard University Hospitality and Dining Services recently announced its plans to serve only cage-free eggs in the dining halls.
How To Stay Healthy This Flu Season
To protect students' health as winter arrives, Harvard University Health Services offers free flu shots.
Coffee Can Help Women Avoid Depression, Study Says
Women who drink coffee regularly are less likely to suffer from depression, according to a Harvard School of Public Health study.
Professor Develops Inexpensive Test for Liver Damage
Diagnostics for All, a non-profit organization led by University Professor George M. Whitesides, has recently created a small, cheap, and portable test for liver damage.
HSPH Awarded HIV Prevention Grant
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have awarded a four-year $20 million grant to researchers at the School of Public Health to study HIV prevention in Botswana as part of a President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) initiative.
Harvard School of Public Health Creates Nutrition Guide
Researchers from HSPS released the Healthy Eating Plate, a new visual guide for creating nutritious meals.
Pair of HMS Studies Examine Sleep
A pair of studies from Harvard Medical School researchers published last week highlight the risks and costs of missing sleep.
Red Meat Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
One daily serving of 100 grams of unprocessed red meat accounted for a 19 percent increase in risk of developing diabetes, an HSPH study found.
Study: Alzheimer’s Disease Second Most Feared Health Condition
A recent international survey revealed both widespread awareness and anxiety about Alzheimer’s disease in the United States and Europe.
Small, Rural Hospitals See Lower Quality of Care
Health care services and survival rates at small, remote hospitals are significantly worse than at other hospitals, according to a study published today.
Number of People With Diabetes More Than Doubles Worldwide Since 1980
Nearly 350 million adults worldwide have diabetes, the latest sign that the prevalence of the disease is increasing.
Potato Chips Linked To Greatest Gains in Weight
Potato chips were associated with the heftiest gain in weight in a Harvard School of Public Health study published Thursday that explored the effects of diet and lifestyle factors on weight gain.
Studying Can Actually Kill You
To avoid the unfortunate fate of death by studying, keep these simple tips in mind.
Researchers Find 11 Malaria-Resistant Genes, Potentially Revolutionizing Treatment
A team of researchers from Harvard and the Broad Institute at MIT identified 11 genes that are implicated in the malaria parasite’s notorious ability to rapidly evade drug treatments—a discovery that could revolutionize malaria treatment.
Harvard Depression Rates Stay Constant
The number of college students nationwide presenting symptoms of severe psychological problems has been on the rise in recent years, according to an annual study conducted by the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors.
Downward Dog in the Yard
As temperatures rise, students flock outdoors to celebrate spring's arrival. Students looking for more opportunities to spend a stress-relieving hour outside can join Harvard's Center for Wellness outdoor tai chi or yoga class.
Health Financing for Universal Coverage
Rob Yates, a British economist and senior health adviser, addresses the audience during a panel on "Health Financing for Universal Coverage" yesterday at the John F. Kennedy School of Government. Here he describes the sudden rush of patients to a hospital in Africa that recently implemented a new healthcare system.
Supporting Entrepreneurship
We recognize the enthusiasm of the undergraduates who have lobbied for the consideration of Innovation for Social Change for a secondary field and who continue to work tirelessly in realizing the project.
Harvard Study Highlights Health Benefits of Chocolate
Next time you're in your dining hall, don't pass on dessert in the name of healthy eating. A recent Harvard study concluded that consuming chocolate lowers blood pressure, improves cholesterol levels, and may reduce the risk of diabetes.
HBS Perspectives on Healthcare as a Management Challenge
The Harvard Business School Health Care Initiative presents a speaker panel titled "Perspectives on Healthcare as a Management Challenge." Speakers at the event included Dr. David Cutler, Otto Eckstein Professor of Applied Economics, Dr. Atul Gawande of Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Harvard School of Public Health, and Dr. Rafaella Sadun, Assistant Professor of Business Administration at HBS. The event took place yesterday at Spangler Auditorium.