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Researchers designed a “linear urban forest” and plan to quantify its climate- and health-related benefits for U.S. cities, using Springfield, Mass., as a pilot.
Metformin, common diabetes drug, not linked to increased birth defect risk
Infants born to men or to women taking metformin, a common type 2 diabetes drug, do not appear to be at higher risk of birth defects, according to two new studies led by Harvard Chan School.
Study links gut microbiome changes to increased risk of type 2 diabetes
Brigham, Broad, and Harvard Chan School researchers found that specific species and strains of bacteria were linked to changes in the functioning of the gut microbiome and a person's risk of type 2 diabetes.
Gestational diabetes risk may decrease with easy access to supermarkets, fitness centers and increase with easy access to fast-food restaurants
Living in an area with a high density of supermarkets and fitness centers may decrease pregnant women’s risk of developing gestational diabetes, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School.
A molecular dive into how cells sense nutrients
Krystle Kalafut, PhD ’24, studies the liver’s response to insulin, revealing potential mechanisms involved in obesity and diabetes.
Hackathon sparks digital, AI solutions to improve health care
More than 500 people worldwide spent two intense days developing innovative ideas to tackle health care challenges at an early April hackathon organized by the Health Systems Innovation Lab at Harvard Chan School.
Carnivore diet a ‘terrible idea’
Some social media influencers are promoting a so-called “carnivore diet” made up almost entirely of animal products such as beef, butter, and eggs.
Eating yogurt may help reduce Type 2 diabetes risk
The Food and Drug Administration announced last week that it will allow yogurt producers to say that regular consumption of their products may prevent Type 2 diabetes, but labels must also include the qualification that this is based…
Trailblazer for women’s health reflects on career
Yerby Lecturer Vivian Pinn shares lessons learned in her roles at Howard University and the National Institutes of Health.
Metabolic disorders like diabetes linked to female reproductive factors
Certain female reproductive characteristics may be risk factors for developing metabolic disorders like diabetes later in life, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School.
