Older women who take at least one brisk walk a week could potentially reduce their risk of early death by 70 percent, according to a new study from Harvard T.H.…

Toxic air, water, and soil contribute annually to 9 million deaths and $4.6 trillion in economic damages globally, according to a new report by the Lancet Commission on Pollution and…

Beatboxer and Broadway actor Chesney Snow, film producer Rich McKeown, and Hutchins Center Nasir Jones Hiphop Fellow Martha Diaz recently came to the Harvard Ed Portal in Allston for a…

Multiple micronutrient (MMN) supplements given to pregnant women reduced deaths among female newborns and provided better birth outcomes than iron and folic acid supplements alone, especially among anemic and undernourished…

Eating fruits and vegetables with high amounts of pesticide residue — such as strawberries, spinach, peppers, or grapes — may reduce women’s chances of conceiving and bearing children, according to…

Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) has announced four Burke Global Health Fellowships for 2017. The Fellowships, made possible by Harvard alumna Katherine States Burke ’79, and her husband T. Robert…

Manipulating mitochondrial networks inside cells—either by dietary restriction or by genetic manipulation that mimics it—may increase lifespan and promote health, according to new research from Harvard T.H. Chan School of…

Researchers will discuss changes in the markets of developing countries at VII International Scientific Conference: New trends, strategies and structural changes in emerging markets on May 24–26, 2018. The event…

Massachusetts should raise the minimum age for purchasing tobacco to 21, Howard Koh, Harvey V. Fineberg Professor of the Practice of Public Health Leadership at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health argued…

Two large genome-wide association studies of thousands of women have identified 75 new genetic regions that influence the risk of breast cancer. The findings—from an international team including Harvard T.H. Chan School of…

Multiple micronutrient (MMN) supplements given to pregnant women reduced deaths among female newborns and provided better birth outcomes than iron and folic acid supplements alone, especially among anemic and undernourished women, according…

The Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) Awards were established in 1990 to recognize outstanding service to Harvard University through alumni activities. This year’s awards ceremony was held Oct. 26, during the…

On Friday, Oct. 27, Harvard College will host Public Service Recruiting Day, aimed at matching public service employers with students interested in beginning public service oriented careers. Nearly 20 diverse…

On Oct. 25 the members of the Faculty Council discussed a motion by Professor Danielle Allen. They also discussed legislation on the timing of the meetings of the Faculty, on…

An estimated three million Americans carry a loaded firearm daily, and an estimated nine million do so on a monthly basis, according to new study from the University of Washington…

Approximately 40 percent of U.S. adults and about 20 percent of adolescents are obese, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. This is the highest obesity rate…

Agreement supports collaborative advancement of research in a range of therapeutic areas by researchers from across Harvard Harvard University has established a 3-year strategic research alliance with Servier to support…