Harvard School Of Public Health

What’s a phage and why might your body be hosting thousands of them?

The Human Virome Program will analyse samples from thousands of volunteers in an effort to understand how viruses affect health

Mon Mar 10 2025 - 05:31

William Reville: We must defend our academic freedom or we will lose it

Freedom of speech and thought are essential to the principles of education and our universities must reflect that

Thu Nov 02 2023 - 06:00

That morning cup of coffee you love? It turns out to boost your health too

Coffee and caffeine are being linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers

Mon Jun 21 2021 - 06:00

Healthy lifestyles can add up to 10 extra years of life, study says

Research quantifies how many extra years one can expect in return for good health

Wed Jan 08 2020 - 23:31

One drink a day raises breast cancer risk, study finds

Medical review says those with family history of disease should consider giving up alcohol

Wed Aug 19 2015 - 10:12

First test to determine chance of suffering a stroke developed

Breakthrough can be used to shock individual into changing their lifestyles

Sun Mar 29 2015 - 11:30

On the menu: Want to burn 65 extra calories a day? Here’s how

There are no short-cuts to weight loss but there are strategies to support your ability to exercise and get fit, says Paula Mee

Tue Feb 24 2015 - 16:00

Treating healthcare as a human right

President’s ethical initiative inspires conference

Mon Feb 02 2015 - 16:00

Paula Mee: The truth eludes researchers in the saturated fat wars

Saturated fat has had a bad rap in recent years, but it might not be entirely deserved

Tue Dec 09 2014 - 12:00

Foods to fuel your fertility

Semen quality is on the decline but certain micronutrients can boost your chances of fertility

Tue Jun 10 2014 - 01:00

On the Menu: Why ‘Meatless Monday’ plan is good news all round

Apart from tackling the obesity epidemic, there are huge environmental benefits linked to the pledge

Tue Feb 18 2014 - 01:00

Red meat chemical 'damages heart', research suggests

Study shows that eating red meat starts chain of events that results in higher cholesterol

Mon Apr 08 2013 - 10:00

Eating oily fish 'can extend lifespan by two years'

Research shows omega-3 can cut chances of dying from heart disease by a third

Tue Apr 02 2013 - 09:42