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New center will serve as hub for scientific research and promote rigorous, evidence-based approaches to the practice of mindfulness.

Variety of healthy eating patterns linked to reduced risk of premature death says new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Inadequate pollination has led to a 3-5% loss of fruit, vegetable, and nut production and an estimated 427,000 excess deaths annually.

Higher incidence of COVID was observed in districts that lifted masking requirements compared to districts that maintained their masking requirements.

Buildings renovated with healthier furnishings had significantly lower levels of PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals."

Study finds the higher the exposure to political conservatism, the higher the COVID-19 mortality rates and stress on ICU capacity

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