Harvard School of Public Health
Harvard Study Finds Five Daily Produce Servings Enough to Improve Lifespan
A recent study from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) found that while eating five servings of fruits and vegetables per day lowers an individual’s […]
Vasectomy May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk, Study Says
Men who have a vasectomy may increase their risk of developing advanced prostate cancer by 20 percent, according to a new study from Harvard School of Public […]
Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy May Not Harm Babies’ Hearts, Study Says
Antidepressant use during pregnancy does not significantly increase the risk of heart malformations in infants, according to a new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital […]
Rising CO2 Poses Major Threat to Human Nutrition, Study Says
Approximately two billion people suffer from zinc and iron deficiencies, according to the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). That’s why it’s alarming that a new study […]
Health Reform Works—Just Look at Massachusetts
Harvard School of Public Health researchers estimate that Massachusetts’ health reform law, which provided near-universal coverage beginning in 2006, has prevented approximately 320 deaths per […]
Chemicals Linked to Brain Disorders in Children, Study Says
The recent increases in neurodevelopmental disabilities among children such as autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and dyslexia may be directly linked to toxic chemicals, according to a […]
New Federal School Lunch Standards are Working, Study Says
Approximately 32 million students eat school meals every day, and for many low-income students, up to half their daily energy intake is from school meals, according […]
A Healthy Diet Costs More, Study Says
The reality of eating well, as any health nut will tell you, is that good-for-you food is not exactly good for your wallet. They don’t […]
Diet Linked To Depression In Women
Put down the steak knife and pour yourself a glass of wine, ladies. As odd as it sounds, a new study suggests that too much […]
The FDA Takes The First Step Toward Eliminating Trans Fat
The FDA announced a preliminary decision on Thursday that hydrogenated oils, more commonly known as trans fats, are no longer to be labeled GRAS, or […]
Airport Proximity Leads to More Hospitalizations
Bad news for people living near Logan. Boston area researchers recently conducted a study that shows that increased noise pollution—like that experienced by living near […]
Bacon Linked to Low Sperm Count
If you’re a woman who is looking to have a child sometime in the near future, you may want to choose a mate that’s a […]
Drinking Coffee Lowers Suicide Risks
Coffee withdrawal is a thing. Several months ago, the condition was added to the DSM-5, along with an entry for caffeine intoxication. According to the […]