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Sunlight is not your enemy

Rowan Jacobsen. Photo by Chris Hartlove Health Sunlight is not your enemy Health benefits outweigh the risks for most of us, according to new book Samantha Laine Perfas Harvard Staff Writer July 6, 2026 5 min read Public health messaging about the sun tends to…

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It’s good to break a sweat, but don’t sweat the details

Health It’s good to break a sweat, but don’t sweat the details ‘What’s important is the total amount of human movement.’ Alvin Powell Harvard Staff Writer June 23, 2026 3 min read Your body doesn’t care how you move, as long as you move. That…

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Finding ways to ‘drug the undruggable’ diseases

Greg Verdine. Health Finding ways to ‘drug the undruggable’ diseases Greg Verdine, a force behind pancreatic cancer progress, learned from a devastating family accident the value of improvisational thinking Sy Boles Harvard Staff Writer June 22, 2026 6 min read Part of the Profiles of…

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Do Natural Sugars in Fruit Raise Triglyceride Levels

Many people trying to improve heart health become concerned about sugar in their diet. Since fruit contains natural sugars, it is reasonable to wonder whether eating fruit can raise triglyceride levels. For most people, whole fruit is not a major cause of high triglycerides. Fruit…

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How to Get More Fiber in Your Diet

Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet, yet many people do not get enough of it each day. Found naturally in plant foods, fiber supports digestion, helps you feel full, and may contribute to better heart and metabolic health. The best way to…

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High Triglycerides: When Should You Be Concerned?

Most people are familiar with cholesterol when it comes to heart health, but triglycerides are another important blood fat that deserves attention. While triglycerides play a useful role in providing energy, having too much of them in your bloodstream may increase the risk of cardiovascular…

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The Best Exercise Programs for Improving Balance

Balance plays a crucial role in everyday life. Whether you are walking up stairs, getting out of a chair, carrying groceries, or exercising, good balance helps you move safely and confidently. While balance naturally changes with age, it can be strengthened through targeted exercise and…

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Prediabetes Diet: How Better Food Choices Can Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Prediabetes means your blood sugar is higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. The good news is that prediabetes can often be improved with daily lifestyle changes, especially through healthier eating, regular movement, and weight management. There is…

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Plant-based diets may help lower the risk of chronic constipation

Mediterranean and plant-based diets linked to lower risk of chronic constipation A study published online in Gastroenterology on July 2, 2025, suggests that long-term dietary patterns may play a significant role in the risk of developing chronic constipation in middle-aged and older adults. Researchers followed…

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Shining new light on vitamin D and cancer

Higher vitamin D intake linked to 50% lower risk of young-onset colorectal cancer Consuming higher amounts of vitamin D — primarily through dietary sources — may significantly reduce the risk of developing young-onset colorectal cancer or precancerous colon polyps, according to a new study. The…

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When pollinator populations are in peril

Declining pollination linked to major global health and economic losses As wild pollinator populations slowly decline, researchers warn that the effects extend far beyond ecosystems — reaching human health and global food systems. Based on 2020 crop yields, scientists estimate that the world produces 3…

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Low-carb diet can help manage progression of Type 2 diabetes

Plant-based low-carbohydrate diet linked to 24% lower mortality in people with Type 2 diabetes A new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggests that eating a low-carbohydrate diet centered on plant-based foods may significantly reduce the risk of premature…

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Faster, fitter?

When you go for a walk, speed isn’t the main factor — focus on this instead Not really, says a Spaulding Rehabilitation expert. When it comes to walking for health, speed is less important than how your body is responding to the effort. In a…

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Mediterranean diet offsets genetic risk for dementia, study finds

Mediterranean diet may help offset genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease New research suggests that following a Mediterranean-style diet may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, even in people with a high genetic predisposition for the condition. The study, published in Nature Medicine and led…

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How a toxin from the gut microbiome may help spark colorectal cancer

Researchers uncover how bacterial toxin may trigger colorectal cancer For years, scientists suspected that a bacterial toxin produced by microbes in the human gut played a role in the development of colorectal cancer. Now, researchers have directly observed how the toxin damages DNA, providing new…

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Federal drug price reforms are working, study says

Medicare drug pricing reforms linked to improved medication adherence More than one in four American adults struggle to afford their prescription medications, often forcing difficult choices such as skipping doses, splitting pills, or abandoning treatments altogether. New research from the Richard A. and Susan F.…