Health Gorge today, sweat tomorrow? That’s not how it works. Researcher outlines fresh data showing that you can’t outrun a bad diet Alvin Powell Harvard Staff Writer July 27, 2022 6 min read Illustration by Verónica Grech Do you need a good diet if you log enough hours in the gym? How about the health-conscious couch potato — can he eat his way to optimal health? A study of more than 350,000 people in the...

The rate of melanoma was 22 percent higher among people who reported eating the most fish. iStock by Getty Images Health Eating fish linked to skin cancer risk Robert H. Shmerling Harvard Health Blog July 26, 2022 3 min read Study finds melanoma increases along with consumption of non-fried fish If you’re trying to stick to a healthy diet, fish is a good choice, right? After all, fish is high in protein, low in saturated...

Health Breast milk tied to better outcomes for preemies ​ Haley Bridger Brigham and Women’s Hospital Communications July 20, 2022 3 min read 7-year study shows benefits in academic achievement, other neurodevelopmental measures More like this Health How to cope with baby formula shortage May 17, 2022 3 min read Health COVID-19 vaccine protects mothers — and their newborns Part of the The Coronavirus Update series March 25, 2021 3 min read Children born preterm...

The study finds that for many patients, spirituality is important and influences key outcomes in illness, such as quality of life and medical care decisions. iStock by Getty Images Health Spirituality linked with better health outcomes, patient care Nicole Rura Harvard Chan School Communications July 12, 2022 4 min read Study shows it should be a vital part of future whole person-centered care Spirituality should be incorporated into care for both serious illness and overall...

Researchers have found a way to predict if a patient will develop postoperative delirium, a common complication in older patients. iStock by Getty Images Health Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers can predict post-op delirium MGH News and Public Affairs July 11, 2022 4 min read Research also provides new insights into how this delirium occurs A clinical study led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital reveals that two newly identified plasma biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease can predict...

Drivers rely on a vast set of inferences influenced by experience and expectation, says Jeremy Wolfe, director of the Visual Attention Lab at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. “Now imagine if you get locked in your bedroom for a year.” Jon Chase/Harvard Staff Photographer Health Drivers who are frustrated, distracted, mad — and somewhat rusty Alvin Powell Harvard Staff Writer July 6, 2022 8 min read Public health, medical experts examine causes behind spike in pandemic...

A new cohort study finds sugar does not negate the benefits of drinking coffee in moderation. iStock by Getty Images Health Coffee is good for you, probably Alvin Powell Harvard Staff Writer June 30, 2022 6 min read Professor who edited mortality findings says evidence is strong but not yet definitive Past research has linked coffee consumption to reduced mortality and suggested protective effects against diabetes and cancer. Now, a study published in the Annals...

Health Thunderstorm asthma Bad weather can push allergies and asthma into the danger zone Robert H. Shmerling Harvard Health Blog Contributor June 27, 2022 3 min read While rainstorms improve conditions for those with allergies or asthma, a new study finds that thunderstorms can aggravate symptoms. MIchael D./Unsplash It’s an old line: everyone complains about the weather but no one is doing anything about it. But if you’re a person with bad allergies or asthma,...