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May 1, 2025 ByAnthony L. Komaroff, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Health Letter;Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing Share Print This Page

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), more than of U.S. adults currently have some type of cardiovascular disease. The AHA projects that number will climb to roughly U.S. adults by 2050, noting that a poor diet plays a central role.

DH urges public to recognise stroke symptoms using “FAST” mnemonic and adopt healthy lifestyles in support of World Stroke Day

The World Health Organization (WHO) Commission on Social Connection has released its global report revealing that 1 in 6 people worldwide is affected by loneliness, with significant impacts on health and well-being. Loneliness is linked to an estimated 100 deaths every hour—more than 871 000 deaths annually. Strong social connections can lead to better health…

There’s a desire among US consumers to use food as a means of managing their health, based on findings from a Deloitte Center for Health Solutions survey. The survey reveals that 76% of Americans would prefer to use food over prescription medications to support their health, regardless of age, household income, insurance status, or health…

Halloween is upon us, which means one thing: a mass sugar high is incoming. (And let’s not forget the last-minute scramble for costumes, either.)

For many of us, checking Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and other social media is a part of our normal routine. In 2023, there was an estimated 4.9 billion social media users worldwide. The average person spends 145 minutes on social media every day.

WHO champions self-care for HIV, TB, hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections and mental health

Actor Suniel Shetty recently expressed his thoughts on importance of staying fit on LinkedIn. His words reminded us once again that health is truly the real wealth. Shreya Garg October 26, 2026 / 11:21 IST Suniel Shetty is a fitness icon for many. (File photo)

For Dr Shriram Nene, years spent treating patients as a cardiologist and cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon brought home a difficult realisation: by the time many people reached the operating table, the damage had been accumulating for decades. His book, 21 Days to Good Health, is an attempt to address that gap by making preventive healthcare…