Dr. Chris Cannon Named Editor in Chief of <em>Harvard Heart Letter</em>
Shift work can harm sleep and health: What helps?
Mounting evidence paints a worrisome picture of the potential health consequences of nontraditional shift work schedules. So how can people who are required to work during the night and sleep during the day protect their health and well-being?
Seeing a surgeon?
A pre-surgery consultation with the surgeon can feel overwhelming. Many people are anxious and have questions about what’s to come. Setting the right expectations on both sides can ease anxiety and help define a successful outcome.
Harvard Medical School 2023 Annual Report on Prostate Diseases
What is frontotemporal dementia?
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a brain disorder caused by damage to nerves in certain parts of the brain. It typically affects people in middle age, and is characterized by marked changes in behavior or problems with language.
Energy-boosting coffee alternatives: What to know
Beverages that promise similar energy perks and health benefits as coffee and tea are growing in popularity. Often marketed as wellness drinks, how do these alternatives stack up nutritionally?
What happens when a drug goes viral?
| After celebrities touted its weight loss benefits, high demand put the diabetes medication Ozempic in short supply. Learn more about what this means for people with diabetes. |
National task force updates recommendations on hormone therapy after menopause
Updated national guidelines on hormone therapy after menopause recommend that women use it only for relief of menopause-related symptoms, not to prevent chronic conditions that become likelier with age.
Shingles linked with higher risk for heart disease and stroke
People who have had shingles have a 30% increased risk for heart disease and stroke, says a new Harvard study. Learn more about the risk.